9AM: Tausch's Bye Week Takeaways

Why does an ESPN article outlining tiers of playoff contenders remind Tausch of his Uncle Norb? Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia featuring Up North Neighbor Joe's Wisconsin Geography Wednesday. And Whoa Nelly! featuring something Jesse's friend Tier 1 Tyler has wanted the guys to weigh in on for multiple days...Plus, what should Jason ask Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love at Lambeau Field today?

Reactions to the conversation in the 9AM Hour with Bryan Bulaga. Tausch's quick takes on a few other notes around the NFL this morning. And Homer - celebrating his 70th birthday - joins the show for his weekly appearance! What's Homer hearing about Damian Lillard's future with the Milwaukee Bucks?

The show starts with the realization that Jesse is wearing a unique shirt you wouldn't expect him to have on. Then, the guys dive into one of Jason's most recent articles outlining expectations for running back Josh Jacobs for the remainder of the season. And Bryan Bulaga joins the show for his weekly appearance, breaking down the state of the Packers offensive line and more ahead of the divisional showdown with the Bears on Sunday.

Tausch is still fired up about his AI companion idea. And it's Power Rankings Tuesday! Where do the Packers land in this week's rankings on ESPN.com? And which player does Rob Demovsky select as the Non-QB MVP of the team so far this year? (HINT: It's low-hanging fruit)

Following yesterday's big announcement of Barry Alvarez joining the ESPN Wisconsin team, the former Badgers head coach got after Ben Brust in a big way on The Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez! Also, Wilde and Tausch Trivia on a Badgers Trivia Tuesday. And more on the state of the Packers coming out of the bye week getting set to visit the rival Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.

Breaking news before the show gets underway: The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. What could it mean for the Packers matchup with the Bears this weekend? Also, is Jason crazy to feel bad for Chicago Bears fans? Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins the show for his weekly appearance.

David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago joins the show following an eventful 24 hours featuring a Bears loss and a poor interaction on-air this morning with head coach Matt Eberflus. Also, Whoa Nelly! asking if it's panic time for the Milwaukee Bucks?

More reactions from fans choosing whether or not to agree with Tausch's assessment of the NFC North following the Packers bye week. Also, an exciting announcement about one of Tausch's former coaches joining the ESPN Wisconsin team! Plus, Wilde and Tausch Trivia; and reviewing responses to the day's poll question.

The guys are back following a bye week for both the Packers and Badgers football teams. But that didn't stop Ole T from watching games over the weekend! Tausch shares his big takeaways from watching other NFC teams over the weekend, and the guys hear from fans choosing whether or not to agree or disagree with Tausch's thoughts on the race to win the NFC North.

The final hour of Wilde & Tausch wastes no time with the weekend preview and it's safe to say no one is excited for Giants and Panthers in Germany Sunday morning... Then Jim Rutledge jumps into his NFC tier list, spoiler alert, the Lions are all alone at the top of the mountain. Whoa Riley and Feel Good Friday painted by Hallman Lindsay Paints send you into your bye-weekend!