PackersNow

The Green Bay Packers are getting closer to the start of the season... But there are still some major questions that haven't been answered. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down three areas that could define Green Bay's season. We discuss: Why special teams could once again cost the Packers games The concerns surrounding Trey Smack and the kicking competition Why Joey Bosa is the fr...

The Packers made one huge move, got concerning news on another star player, and watched an NFC contender push all their chips to the middle of the table. In this episode of PackersNow, I break down Christian Watson's new contract extension and why I think Green Bay got an incredible deal on one of the most important players in Matt LaFleur's offense. Then we shift to the Josh Jacobs situat...

The Green Bay Packers schedule is officially out… and honestly? This might be the PERFECT setup for Green Bay. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down: Why the first month of the season sets up perfectly without Micah Parsons The huge rest advantages the Packers received Why the lack of travel could become a massive advantage late in the year And how the final 6 weeks may decide the NFC North...

The Green Bay Packers offseason can be viewed two completely different ways. In this episode of PackersNow , I do something I almost never do first… I put on the optimism hat. We break down: Why the Packers may have executed their long-term plan perfectly The compensatory pick strategy setting up a loaded 2027 draft Why moves like Jayden Reed’s extension, Benjamin St-Juste, Javon Hargrave, and Dan...

The Green Bay Packers made a big move before the draft… and then followed it up with a strategy I don’t fully understand. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down: The Jayden Reed extension (and why it’s actually a really solid deal) How the contract gives the Packers flexibility moving forward Why the draft approach felt like a major missed opportunity And how trading up cost them serious val...

The NFL Draft is finally here — and this is the final blueprint. In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski breaks down his ideal mock draft for the Green Bay Packers , built around one of the most important draft principles you can follow: 👉 Don’t beat the board — let value come to you. Using the Consensus Big Board (75+ analysts combined) , Ben explains: Why steals outperform reaches (by a ma...

Should the Green Bay Packers stop playing it safe… and go ALL IN? With reports that Dexter Lawrence could be available for a 2nd + mid-round pick, this episode breaks down whether Green Bay should make the move—and what it would actually look like. We dive into: The REAL hit rate of Day 2 draft picks (and why it matters) Why relying on draft success is riskier than fans think How the Packers could...

The Green Bay Packers just made a move… and it changes EVERYTHING. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down: The shocking Dontayvion Wicks trade and what it REALLY means Why Green Bay may be setting up for a massive trade-back strategy How the Packers could turn 8 picks into 13+ draft selections My full ideal mock draft built on maximizing value This isn’t about one perfect pick… It’s about mo...

The Green Bay Packers aren’t just drafting for 2026… they’re building for 2027. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down exactly how Brian Gutekunst’s long-term strategy is shaping this year’s draft—and why understanding expiring contracts is the key to predicting what Green Bay will do next. We dive into: Why the Packers consistently draft a year (or two) ahead The massive wave of 2027 free a...

In this episode of  PackersNow , Ben Kurkowski takes a hard look at the Packers offseason and asks the big question:  did Brian Gutekunst get free agency wrong? Now that the dust has settled, Ben breaks down the moves that could come back to haunt Green Bay—and what should have been done differently. The episode starts with the  Rashan Gary trade , and why the Packers may have missed a massive opp...

In this episode of  PackersNow , Ben Kurkowski breaks down a wild start to Packers free agency and reacts to all the biggest moves shaping Green Bay’s roster. The episode starts with the  Rashan Gary saga , from the confusing social media drama to the Packers ultimately trading him to the Cowboys for a 2027 4th round pick. Ben explains why getting something back matters, but also why the Packers m...

In this episode of  PackersNow , Ben Kurkowski breaks down several key developments in the Green Bay Packers offseason. First, the Packers were  late to hire a new special teams coordinator  after Rich Bisaccia stepped down, forcing Green Bay to choose from the final remaining candidate pool. What does the hiring of  Cameron Achord  mean for the future of Packers special teams? Next, we examine wh...

If you study Super Bowl winners and losers, one pattern shows up every single year: Bad offensive lines do not win championships. In this episode, we break down why the Packers should go all in on one major free agent move — and why that move isn’t at corner or defensive tackle. We dive into: The offensive line pattern that keeps deciding Super Bowls Why average starters aren’t good enough when it...

The Packers keep reshaping their coaching staff — and it matters more than people realize. Green Bay adds Bobby Babich to the defensive staff alongside Jonathan Gannon, and this hire might be one of the most important moves of the offseason. Babich just led the NFL’s best pass defense in 2025 with limited talent, and now his voice joins Gannon’s as the Packers try to maximize their personnel. From...

The Packers have their new defensive coordinator. Green Bay officially hires former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon to replace Jeff Hafley, and while the move wasn’t obvious at first glance, the logic behind it is sound. In this episode, we break down: Why Gannon wasn’t initially on the short list How the coaching market and interview timing shaped the decision Why top DC candidates were neve...

The Packers made the right move. Green Bay officially extends Matt LaFleur, and despite how the season ended, this was the best possible outcome for the franchise. In today’s NFL, elite offensive head coaches are the most valuable asset in the league — and letting one walk would have guaranteed a downgrade. In this episode, we break down: Why firing LaFleur would have been a massive mistake How hi...

This one hurts. After blowing a 21–3 halftime lead and losing 31–27 to the Bears, we break down how a game that was fully under control slipped away, and why it never should have happened. The passing offense was excellent. Jordan Love played like one of the best quarterbacks in football. We intercepted Caleb Williams twice, shut down one of the league’s best rushing attacks, and dominated the fir...

It’s official — we’re heading back to Chicago for the Wild Card Round, and this matchup is far more layered than it looks on the surface. Before diving into the Bears, we address the one mistake from Week 18: playing Javon Bullard in a game that didn’t matter. Health was the priority, and we mostly executed that plan — except when it mattered most. Now we wait to see if that decision costs us on S...

Midweek brought real news — and it forced a reality check. With Nate Hobbs and Kamal Hadden officially out for the season, the Packers made a surprising but necessary move by claiming Trevon Diggs off waivers. We break down why Green Bay felt compelled to spend real money, why Diggs could realistically start in the playoffs, and how thin the cornerback room truly is right now. We also address the...

Despite two of the most crushing losses we’ve experienced as Packers fans, the Packers are officially in the playoffs — and that changes everything. No matter what happens against the Ravens on Saturday or the Vikings in Week 18, the Packers are guaranteed at least the 7 seed. That reality completely shifts how we should be thinking about injuries, rotations, and risk management heading into Janua...

We just lived through one of the most impossible losses I can remember. With Jordan Love knocked out on a helmet to helmet hit, Josh Jacobs clearly not right, and the offense forced to lean on Malik Willis in brutal wind, we still had the Bears dead in the water. Our defense played its heart out, we built a 10 point lead late, and at one point we had a 99.5% chance to win. And then we found every...

Sunday in Denver was the definition of heartbreak, not just because we lost, but because we watched the season change in a single stretch. We were up 23–14 and controlling the game… then everything flipped. A key pressure leads to the interception, Christian Watson goes down, and soon after Micah Parsons suffers what looks like a torn ACL. From there, the preventable mistakes piled up: dumb penalt...

The Packers control their destiny — and now face their toughest challenge yet. This week we travel to Denver to take on the AFC’s #1 seed, the 11–2 Broncos, at altitude in one of the NFL’s most unique home-field environments. In this episode, we break down: Why playing at 5,280 feet drastically affects stamina, rotations, passing mechanics, and kicking How Denver’s elite run defense creates imposs...

The Packers just ripped through the NFC North gauntlet — blowing out the Vikings, stealing a short-week win in Detroit, and grinding out a cold-weather classic over the 9–3 Bears at Lambeau. A month ago we were 5-3-1 and sitting in the 7-seed. Now the Packers are back in the division driver’s seat and very much in the race for the 1 or 2 seed in the NFC. In this episode, we break down: How the off...

The Packers and Bears face off in their biggest matchup in over a decade, and the NFC North hangs in the balance. Chicago is 9–3, winners of nine of their last ten, and playing their best football of the season. The Packers are surging as well, and both teams completely control their own playoff destiny. In this episode,  we  break down: Why the Bears offense has taken off, and how the Packers can...