Football Monday: Backup QB Questions, Jason Wilde Joins & NFC Playoff Breakdown

Greg Matzek and Gary Ellerson recap a busy Football Monday at Potawatomi Sportsbook, starting with a deep dive into the Packers’ backup quarterback situation and what it means moving forward. Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins the show with insight from inside the organization before the guys zoom out to break down the NFC playoff picture, key contenders, and where Green Bay fits as the postseason race heats up.

Join Alex Strouf alongside Mark Tauscher, Gary Ellerson, and Jason Wilde for complete postgame coverage following the Bears vs. Packers rivalry matchup. We break down the biggest plays, key moments, and turning points from start to finish, with former Packers insight from Tauscher and Ellerson and locker-room reporting from Wilde. From quarterback play and coaching decisions to defensive adjustments and missed opportunities, we analyze what decided the game and what it means moving forward for both teams. Whether it was a classic rivalry battle or a dramatic finish, this is your go-to source for instant reaction and expert breakdown of Packers vs. Bears.

The Packers went from Super Bowl buzz to a brutal setback in Denver — losing Micah Parsons for the season and dealing with multiple key injuries. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down whether Green Bay can still contend in the NFC North, how the defense adjusts, who must step up, and what Christian Watson, Zach Tom, Evan Williams, and Josh Jacobs’ statuses mean. And with first place on the line again vs the Bears, can the Packers rally? Jason explains why all hope is not lost.

Marc Silverman (AKA "Silvy") from Waddle & Silvy on ESPN Chicago joins Wilde and Tausch to share his unique Bears perspective counting down to the NFC North showdown on Saturday night between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

ESPN Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy on a grim NFL morning — one where Micah Parsons and Patrick Mahomes were both lost to ACL injuries within hours of each other. Schefter describes the exact moment he saw the Parsons replay: “Oh my God… this guy just tore his ACL. You knew it immediately.” He details how rare and destabilizing it is for the league to have two of its biggest superstars go down in the same afternoon, calling it a “dark day” for the NFL that overshadowed every win, upset, and playoff storyline. The conversation then shifts to the NFL’s escalating injury epidemic: 309 players placed on IR through Week 15 2023 total at this point: 274 Trending toward one of the highest totals in league history Schefter is candid about the league’s expectations for expanding the season: Will injuries stop the NFL from adding an 18th game? Schefter’s answer: almost certainly no. He explains that owners will offer: Two bye weeks Significant additional compensation Contract adjustments written into the next CBA …making it difficult for players to resist, even with injury concerns at an all-time high. Other Schefter insights include: Why Devontae Adams is unlikely to play Thursday after tweaking his hamstring Why Josh Allen has the “easiest and hardest” Super Bowl path simultaneously Which teams Schefter believes are legitimate AFC threats Why Alan Lazard still has a chance to land somewhere useful The surprising head-coach candidates emerging at Michigan Finally, Schefter shares a surprisingly relatable detail: His Christmas tradition? “Always work. Thirty-five years. Christmas, New Year’s… always work.” 🎧 A sharp, honest, national perspective on the NFL’s most turbulent injury weekend — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, NFL injuries, Micah Parsons ACL, Patrick Mahomes ACL, Adam Schefter, NFL IR total, 18-game season, NFL CBA 2031, Josh Allen, Devontae Adams injury, AFC playoff picture, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

Dave Kaplan of ESPN Chicago joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about this week's pivotal Packers vs Bears game on Saturday and how things have changed with Micah Parsons now out for the season -- Kap assures, the Bears will still come to play! They also discuss the matchup versus the Bears defense, which team now has a better roster with Parsons out for the Packers, and who is Kap taking right now -- Jordan Love or Caleb Williams? They discuss the playoff implications for whatever team loses on Saturday, and Kap gives his official score prediction for Packers and the Bears, pt.2!

Greg Matzek and Cousins sub Josh DiMaggio break down just how tough that loss to the Broncos really was, while Packers insider Jason Wilde checks in with the latest headlines out of Titletown. With Micah Parsons out, the question becomes: what adjustments must Jeff Hafley dial up to get this defense back in rhythm? The crew tackles the ripple effects of Christian Watson’s injury, debates whether the next few weeks will reveal the true ceiling of Jordan Love, and jumps into a round of “Buy or Sell.” Plus, they scout Saturday’s showdown with the Bears during “Not My Beat” with ESPN Chicago's John Jurkovic and zoom out for a deeper look at the NFC playoff race.

ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins The Homer Hour to break down what Green Bay must do to get even half the impact Micah Parsons delivered, when Christian Watson might return to the field, and how Darian Kinnard is handling Zach Tom’s absence. He also discusses the potential timeline for Evan Williams’ injury, Josh Jacobs’ uncommon touchdown reception, and how Matthew Golden is stepping in while Watson remains sidelined.

Join Homer, Mark Tauscher, Gary Ellerson, and Jason Wilde for a full breakdown of the Packers vs. Broncos matchup as we react to everything that unfolded on the field. We dig into the biggest plays, momentum swings, standout performances, and coaching decisions that shaped the game. From Jordan Love’s impact to the run game, defensive adjustments, and key moments that decided the final result, we cover every angle. Plus, instant reaction, analysis, and what this game means for the Packers moving forward in the season. Whether it was a statement win or a tough loss, this is your complete Packers–Broncos postgame recap.

ESPN’s Rob Demovsky joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy from Denver after one of the most gut-punch losses in recent Packers memory — not because of the score, but because Green Bay presumably lost Micah Parsons for the season with a torn ACL. Rob describes the stunned mood inside the locker room, including the powerful moment when Rashan Gary paused for 12 full seconds before answering how the defense moves forward. It wasn’t quite a funeral atmosphere, but it was nowhere near normal — a team absorbing immediate, season-altering bad news. Demovsky also provides key injury updates: Christian Watson was taken to the hospital as a precaution but was cleared to fly — a positive sign. Zach Tom & Evan Williams avoided season-ending injuries but are “week-to-week,” and Green Bay is running out of weeks. With Parsons out, the Packers must reinvent their defense on the fly. Rob explains: Jeff Hafley will need to lean heavily on blitz packages that worked last year. Corners will have to survive longer isolation snaps with no elite pressure to help them. The pressure gap — 64 pressures for Parsons vs. 28 for Gary — is the largest difference between any team’s No. 1 and No. 2 pass rushers in the NFL. Rashan Gary must not just lead — he must dramatically raise his level of play. The segment also covers: Whether Matthew Golden becomes a bigger factor in Watson’s absence How Christian Watson’s injury happened at the moment Green Bay could have put the game away Why Matt LaFleur’s contract extension now becomes complicated Why Ed Policy may shift more power back toward Brian Gutekunst in head-coach decisions 🎧 A clear, emotional, and detailed breakdown of the Packers’ harsh new reality — only with Rob Demovsky on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons injury, Rob Demovsky, Christian Watson injury, Rashan Gary, Matt LaFleur, Jeff Hafley, Packers Broncos, NFC North, Packers defense, Packers injuries, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy