Packers Talk

The Green Bay Packers’ season ends in the most painful way possible: a playoff loss to the Chicago Bears. In this episode of Packers Weekly, we break down what went wrong in a “one and done” postseason exit and why this loss feels different than past playoff disappointments. Losing to any opponent in January hurts, but losing to the Bears — with everything that rivalry represents — forces serious questions about the direction of this franchise. We dive deep into the biggest issues exposed by this loss, from coaching decisions and in-game adjustments to roster construction and player development. Is this simply a bad matchup and a tough night, or is it a sign of deeper problems within the organization? Most importantly, what does this playoff collapse mean for head coach Matt LaFleur? After multiple postseason failures and now a season-ending loss to Chicago, is LaFleur officially on the hot seat, or does he deserve more runway to finish what he started? The discussion looks ahead to the future of the Packers: