LMTYS: Supposed To Be a Solid Road Win Against a Division Rival That Lost Its Starting Quarterback

What's up Tundra FM, Brick Lombardi here. I usually spend my time rewinding third-and-longs and arguing about offensive line technique, but today we're switching it up with a little lighthearted Packers anthem that somehow managed to drag me, Cal Hutson, and Big Sal into the same song. So kick back, don't expect any film breakdowns, and enjoy this cheesy tribute to the Green and Gold and the three of us who can't stop talking about it. Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're riding the same wave of cautious optimism, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your season prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little hope before kickoff. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

I'm still sitting with that 39-22 loss in Minnesota. I mean, look… we had the game. We led 9-0 early, 19-10 at the half, 22-10 in the third. Christian Watson was cooking — that 81-yard touchdown was pure speed and trust from Love. For three quarters it felt like a solid road win against a division rival that lost its starting quarterback. And then the fourth quarter just… vanished. Twenty-two unanswered points. Carson Wentz comes in and manages the game while we completely lose our composure. Penalties stacking up, soft coverage, a late interception, no real push up front without Parsons. You know the kind of collapse where you start talking to the TV like it's going to answer you back. Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If this song hit you right in the Cheesehead, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your favorite line — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Packers fan still shaking their head at that fourth quarter. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

On a quiet news day, Cal Hutson dives deep into the dangers of "vibe analysis" and why relying on feelings over facts leads to low-resolution takes. He explains how the human brain tries to fill information voids with speculative "vibes" and reinforces the show's commitment to arguing bottom-up from measurable criteria like PFF grades, EPA per dropback, CPOE, and pressure RATE over sacks. Cal further demolishes the "vibe analysis" argument, emphasizing why counting stats are misleading and why "wins are not a QB stat." He reiterates the foundational principles of the show, from Gutekunst's negotiating prowess to Jordan Love's elite status, and explains how a data-driven framework acts as a superpower against noise and overrated "splashy" signings. Serious fans embrace the analytics gospel and understand there's a right and wrong way to do statistics. Listen in to strengthen your understanding of how to evaluate players and build a championship-caliber mindset, grounded in actual facts and data. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a five-star review! Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Tonight on Tundra FM, we dive into the quiet anticipation before the season truly ignites. It's about listening to what the ground is saying, a build-up of energy and focus before the bright lights come on. Join Brick Lombardi as we reflect on fading moments with "One Last Bootleg," then shift to the untamed talent of "Ayo, this for Savion Williams." We feel the raw intensity of camp when we "Put the Pads On," embodying the spirit of getting down to work. Don't miss a single beat of the Pack-er-net. Subscribe to Tundra FM, rate, and review us to help spread the word to fellow fans. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Big Sal looks ahead to the Packers' Week 2 matchup against the Jets and explains why he still believes this team will be okay. After the painful fourth-quarter collapse in Minnesota, Sal focuses on the fixes that need to happen, the tighter play he expects to see, and his prediction for a bounce-back performance in New York. Why the Jets game is the perfect chance to reset after a rough opener The specific areas where Green Bay must clean up and play sharper A clear prediction for the outcome and what a complete game looks like Longer-term belief that the roster is still solid if they fix the finishing issues Support at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're ready to move past the Vikings loss and lock in for the Jets, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little perspective right now. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Cal Hutson breaks down the Packers' frustrating 39-22 loss to the Vikings, a game Green Bay controlled for three quarters before completely falling apart in the fourth. Christian Watson was electric with two touchdowns, including an 81-yard score, but the Packers had no answers once Carson Wentz and the Vikings got rolling. How the Packers built and then completely lost a double-digit lead Christian Watson's big-play performance and what it means going forward The defensive and penalty issues that fueled Minnesota's 22-point fourth quarter An honest look at whether this is a blip or a bigger concern for the season This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If that fourth quarter left you as frustrated as it left me, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs to vent tonight. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Big Sal is fired up after watching the Packers blow a 22-10 lead and fall 39-22 to the Vikings in a painful Week 1 collapse. From Christian Watson's big plays to the complete fourth-quarter implosion against Carson Wentz, Sal doesn't hold back on the lack of finish, the penalties, and what it means moving forward. How Green Bay controlled the game and then completely lost it The soft defense and communication issues that fueled Minnesota's rally Why missing Jacobs and Parsons made the margin for error too thin A blunt look ahead to the Jets and what has to change immediately Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If that fourth quarter left you as angry as it left me, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs to vent tonight. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Sometimes, the airwaves get crowded. The hot takes, the wild guesses, the stuff that just ain't right. It's a lot of noise. But the game, the real game, it's played on the field. Not on a podcast or in a headline. Sometimes you just gotta cut through it all and point to what's actually happening. What's on tape. What's real. We need a song for that quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout. Support at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're riding the same wave of cautious optimism, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your season prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little hope before kickoff. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Cal Hutson lays out his honest but mostly positive predictions for the Packers' first few weeks and the rest of the 2026 season. From a tight Week 1 battle in Minnesota to a realistic 10-7 or 11-6 outlook, Cal keeps it funny, relatable, and focused on the reasons for optimism even with key players missing. Week 1 prediction against the Vikings and what it will take to win How the Packers can get off to a solid early start The impact of Tucker Kraft's return and the young pieces stepping up A clear-eyed but hopeful view of the full season ceiling This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're riding the same wave of cautious optimism, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your season prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little hope before kickoff. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Cal Hutson reacts to the big news that Tucker Kraft is staying in Green Bay with a four-year, $75 million extension (up to $92 million) signed just one day before the season opener. The conversation then shifts to what the deal means for the Packers heading into Minnesota without Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons, plus a realistic look at the year ahead. Breaking down Kraft's new contract and why it matters long-term How the Packers' core skill players are now locked in Week 1 challenges against the Vikings with key pieces missing An honest but optimistic view of what a solid season could look like This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're as happy as I am that Kraft is locked up, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needed some good news before Sunday. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast