The Packers head into a strange Week 18 with playoff seeding mostly set — and a lot of unanswered questions. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf discuss why Jordan Love still hasn’t cleared concussion protocol, whether Green Bay is being overly cautious, and why Matt LaFleur is expected to rest starters in Minnesota. They also break down the surprise waiver claim of Trevon Diggs, the Packers’ battered secondary, what the QB plan could look like Sunday, and which playoff matchup Green Bay would rather see: the Bears or the Eagles.
All content for Jason Wilde is the property of Wisconsin On Demand and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The Packers head into a strange Week 18 with playoff seeding mostly set — and a lot of unanswered questions. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf discuss why Jordan Love still hasn’t cleared concussion protocol, whether Green Bay is being overly cautious, and why Matt LaFleur is expected to rest starters in Minnesota. They also break down the surprise waiver claim of Trevon Diggs, the Packers’ battered secondary, what the QB plan could look like Sunday, and which playoff matchup Green Bay would rather see: the Bears or the Eagles.
Jason Wilde on Packers–Bears: Why This Game Is Still Very Winnable for Green Bay
Jason Wilde
26 minutes
2 weeks ago
Jason Wilde on Packers–Bears: Why This Game Is Still Very Winnable for Green Bay
ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for a detailed breakdown of Saturday night’s Packers–Bears showdown, cutting through emotion to focus on what will actually decide the game.
Wilde believes the Packers are still the better team, but stresses that margin for error is razor thin — especially against a Bears defense that thrives on turnovers.
Key takeaways from the segment:
🏈 Why turnovers decide everything
Wilde explains that Chicago doesn’t drop interception chances. Unlike the Packers, who have let opportunities slip, the Bears capitalize. Jordan Love’s recent picks raise the stakes — one mistake could swing the entire game.
🏃 Run defense vs. fatigue
While the Packers have improved statistically against the run, Wilde notes how opponents still attack Green Bay on early downs to:
Shorten the game
Wear down the defense
Create constant third-and-short situations
That fatigue showed up late in the first Bears matchup — and it’s still a concern.
⏱️ Third downs are the real problem
Wilde pushes back on the idea that the Packers “can’t stop the run,” arguing the real issue is failing to get off the field. Long Bears drives aren’t about big runs — they’re about staying ahead of the chains.
🎯 Jordan Love’s growth — and limits
Wilde praises Love’s bounce-back ability after interceptions but is clear: the Bears are elite at turning tipped or late throws into takeaways. Love must play aggressive and disciplined.
📊 Why this game is there for the taking
Despite injuries and emotions:
The Packers already beat Chicago once
The Bears are missing key receivers
The matchup hasn’t fundamentally changed
Wilde says Green Bay should expect to win — and will be disappointed if they don’t.
🎧 A calm, analytical, and confidence-checking breakdown of Packers–Bears — with Jason Wilde bringing clarity where fans feel anxiety.
Packers, Green Bay Packers, Jason Wilde, Packers Bears, Packers vs Bears, Jordan Love, Packers turnovers, Packers run defense, NFC North, Matt LaFleur, Packers playoff race, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy
Jason Wilde
The Packers head into a strange Week 18 with playoff seeding mostly set — and a lot of unanswered questions. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf discuss why Jordan Love still hasn’t cleared concussion protocol, whether Green Bay is being overly cautious, and why Matt LaFleur is expected to rest starters in Minnesota. They also break down the surprise waiver claim of Trevon Diggs, the Packers’ battered secondary, what the QB plan could look like Sunday, and which playoff matchup Green Bay would rather see: the Bears or the Eagles.
