Episode Details

The Green Bay Packers are back and unfortunately, so are some painfully familiar problems.

In Episode #132 of Packers Blitz, John and Andy break down Green Bay’s stunning 39–22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, a game in which the Packers held a 22–10 lead before Minnesota took over. Green Bay was outscored 22–0 in the fourth quarter as another late-game collapse added to a losing streak stretching back to last season.

So, what went wrong?

The guys dig into Matt LaFleur’s coaching decisions, Green Bay’s inability to adjust to Brian Flores’ aggressive defense, the struggling offensive line, penalties, protection problems and the continuing question of whether this team knows how to finish games.

The frustrating part? The Packers actually outgained Minnesota 419–239, while Jordan Love threw for 387 yards. Green Bay had opportunities to put the game away but couldn't turn its statistical advantage into a victory.

John and Andy also hand out their Packers players of the game, including Christian Watson, before looking around the NFC North and discussing what the early results could mean for Green Bay.

And yes, Lil Wayne enters the conversation. The Packers superfan had plenty to say following the Minnesota loss—and John and Andy have plenty to say about his reaction. Listener warning: this portion of the episode contains explicit language.

The NFC North isn't slowing down either. The guys discuss the Bears’ explosive offensive performance, the Lions and the increasingly difficult road facing Green Bay inside the division.

Finally, it's time to look ahead.

Can Green Bay stop the bleeding against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium? Andy predicts a 27–17 Packers victory and believes this could finally be the game that ends the losing streak and starts a new one—the good kind.

In This Episode

Packers vs. Vikings reaction and game recap

Green Bay's fourth-quarter collapse

Matt LaFleur's coaching decisions

Jordan Love and the Packers offense

Green Bay's offensive line struggles

Why the Packers couldn't finish the game

Christian Watson's big performance

Packers special teams

Lil Wayne's NSFW reaction to the loss

Bears and Lions discussion

NFC North outlook

Packers losing streak

Packers vs. Jets preview and prediction

Can Green Bay finally get back in the win column?

The Packers are down, but John and Andy aren't abandoning ship. Being a fan means surviving the ugly losses along with celebrating the wins.

Can Green Bay turn things around, or are these problems signs of something much bigger?

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