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The Green Bay Packers’ season ends in brutal fashion, and now the biggest question facing the franchise is impossible to ignore: Is Matt LaFleur still the right head coach to lead this team forward? In this episode of No Huddle Radio, we dive headfirst into the Packers’ shocking playoff meltdown, breaking down what went wrong, why it keeps happening in January, and how much responsibility falls squarely on the head coach’s shoulders. Matt LaFleur’s regular-season success can’t be denied, but when the lights are brightest, the Packers continue to come up short. From questionable game plans to situational decisions that leave fans shaking their heads, this postseason collapse has reignited a passionate debate about LaFleur’s ceiling as a coach. Is this another painful learning experience—or a clear sign that Green Bay has plateaued under his leadership? We analyze LaFleur’s playoff track record, his ability (or inability) to adjust when things go sideways, and whether the Packers are wasting championship-level

The season is officially over — and yeah, this one is going to sting for a while.In Emptying The Bag ’25: Wild Card Edition, Chris Lempesis cracks open the final mailbag of the 2025 Packers season after Green Bay’s gut-punch, season-ending 31–27 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. A game the Packers should have won. A game they had won. And a game that somehow slipped away in the most familiar, frustrating way possible.This is a classic LempsTalkinPack mailbag episode — raw, long, cathartic, and fueled by listener questions from Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, email, and everywhere in between. Lemps works through 22 listener submissions covering everything from Matt LaFleur’s future, Jordan Love’s ceiling, coaching accountability, playoff collapses, roster construction, fake Packers social-media nonsense, and whether this franchise is truly comfortable being “just good.”Along the way, Lemps reflects on the grind of the season itself — 36 shows in 140 days, the best season of the podcast so far,

The Packers didn’t just lose a playoff game in Chicago — they auditioned for a documentary called “How To Invent New Pain In 13 Minutes.” Up 21–3 at Soldier Field in January, Green Bay somehow watched the Bears hang 25 points in the fourth quarter like it was a charity drive… except the Packers were the donors and nobody asked.This episode of Cheesehead Radio is less “postgame recap” and more live-streamed funeral procession — complete with the hosts openly  asking where the St. James Infirmary dirge is, and admitting we have a long-standing hobby of letting teams “create history” against us. (Because why win normally when you can lose in a way that gets a commemorative plaque?)We unpack the real horror: the first half looked like LaFleur’s best play-calling on tape — creative, unpredictable, sharp. Then halftime hit and Green Bay came out running the offense like it had a court-ordered restraining order against adaptation: shotgun, predictable Jacobs runs into a wall of Bears, three-and-outs so fast the comm

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:

This one isn’t loud.It’s worse than that.After a brutal, deflating playoff loss to the Bears, Chris and Dave arrive at a realization that no amount of screaming, coping, or “processing” can fix what just happened. So Packers Therapy is… temporarily suspended.Welcome to Packers Stoicism.In this episode, we examine the season-ending collapse not as an emotional event—but as a pattern. A familiar script. A recurring failure dressed up in new uniforms and new excuses. The Bears didn’t steal this game. The Packers handed it to them, calmly, methodically, and with the eerie predictability of a team that no longer knows how to close.Up 21–3. Perfect first half. Total control.And yet nobody—nobody—felt safe.Chris and Dave break down how this team continues to fold under pressure, why halftime adjustments remain theoretical, and why Matt LaFleur’s greatest strength—preparation—has become his greatest weakness when the game stops following the plan. This isn’t about one missed kick, one bad bounce, or one dirty hit. It

So… you know that feeling when you get dumped, then you get fired, then your dog dies, and then you look up and realize you still have to go to work tomorrow and smile at people? Yeah. That’s Sunday.Because the Green Bay Packers — YOUR Green Bay Packers — walked into Soldier Field with a 21–3 halftime lead in a playoff game against their biggest rival… and somehow walked out with a 31–27 season-ending loss that felt like getting stuffed into a locker by the Chicago Bears while their fans take turns yelling “SAME OLD PACKERS” into your soul.And no — before anyone tries it — this isn’t one of those “well, you know, injuries…” podcasts. Miss me with that completely. If you’re healthy enough to build a 21–3 lead, then you’re healthy enough to finish the damn game. San Francisco didn’t stop playing football because someone got dinged up. Neither did anybody else. This is the playoffs. Nobody’s handing out participation ribbons. And what Green Bay did in the second half was the exact opposite of playoff football.In

Get ready for one of the most electric matchups in NFL history as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears renew their rivalry on the biggest stage — the playoffs. In this YouTube live episode of No Huddle Radio, we dive headfirst into a full Packers vs Bears playoff preview, breaking down what this moment means for Green Bay and why this rivalry suddenly feels as intense and meaningful as ever. The Bears are no longer just a familiar foe — they’re a legitimate postseason obstacle — and the Packers must be at their best to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive.This episode is packed with excitement, analysis, and passion as we focus on how the Packers can win this matchup. From Jordan Love’s command of the offense, to the importance of starting fast, winning in the trenches, and limiting Bears momentum, we outline the keys to a Packers victory. We also discuss coaching decisions, matchup advantages, and the mental edge Green Bay needs when facing a rival that knows them better than anyone. It’s a playoff atmospher

The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs.How they got here? Let’s… not talk about that game in Minnesota.

Another Tuesday night, another bag ripped open—and this one is stuffed with Bears hate, Vikings apathy, playoff anxiety, and top-shelf Facebook bulls**t.Chris Lempesis is back with a brand-new edition of Emptying The Bag, answering everything he didn’t get to after the Packers wrapped up an essentially meaningless regular-season finale against Minnesota. And for once, Lemps doesn’t even bother with the usual “godd**n Vikings” routine—because honestly? That game just wasn’t important enough to earn it.Instead, the show opens with a heartfelt, nostalgia-drenched ode to BJ Raji—Packers legend, Bears killer, and certified folk hero—whose iconic pick-six in the 2011 NFC Championship Game still gives Lemps chills nearly 15 years later. From Raji’s disappearance into real-life Keyser Söze territory to vivid memories of that magical day at Soldier Field, Lemps reflects on what it means to be a Packer for life—and why that bond between legends and fans matters.From there, the mailbag officially reopens.Topics include:

The Packers–Bears rivalry is officially back, and it couldn’t return at a bigger moment. In this week’s live episode of Packers Weekly, we dive into the revival of the NFL’s oldest rivalry now that the Bears are no longer a rebuilding footnote, but a legitimate, dangerous opponent — and the Packers’ playoff matchup this weekend. The energy feels different, the stakes feel heavier, and for the first time in years, this matchup actually means something again.We break down how the Bears’ improvement has reignited the rivalry, why Packers fans should take this game seriously, and what this moment represents for the future of the NFC North. From the emotional weight of Packers vs Bears in January football to the tactical chess match unfolding on the field, this episode blends rivalry passion with playoff-level analysis.The focus, as always, stays on Green Bay. Can the Packers impose their identity in a high-pressure playoff environment? Which matchups favor the Packers, and where do the Bears pose real problems? W

The Packers ended the regular season the way the universe clearly intended: by shuffling into Minnesota, fielding a roster made of practice-squad LinkedIn profiles, and producing an offensive masterpiece so daring it finished with negative passing yardage.That’s not a typo. That’s not “net yards with sacks.” That’s not “if you squint.” That’s -7. In the National Football League. In a game played by adults who get paid.And yet—somehow—Matt LaFleur still found the time to call a last-second timeout so Brandon McManus could kick a field goal and preserve the sacred 16–3 final, depriving the Vikings of a shutout like a man proudly tipping over a trash can after the building already burned down.This episode is Chris and Dave in full Therapy mode: tired, sarcastic, spiritually uninsured, and staring into the abyss while the abyss runs Cover-0 blitz every third down.They unpack the absolute non-event that was Vikings-Packers:Clayton Tune’s historic evening of “I wore the helmet, okay?”LaFleur’s game plan, which appe

Chris Lempesis is back in the basement Packer room in Milwaukee to break down what can only be described as… a football-shaped shrug.If you sat through the entire 2 hours and 45 minutes of Green Bay’s 16–3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, give yourself a gold star, a warm blanket, and possibly a small tax credit. Because “meaningless regular season finale” doesn’t even begin to cover what this was. This was a glorified preseason game with Clayton Tune, a bunch of backups, an announcing crew that felt like CBS’s Z-team, and a vibe so sleepy that someone on BlueSky claimed even Larry McCarren sounded disinterested — and folks, if you’ve lost Larry, what hope is there for the rest of us?The Packers sat damn near every key player, prioritizing rest over rust to avoid a Week 18 repeat of last year’s nightmare (Christian Watson ACL, we remember). And hey — mostly mission accomplished… except for the part where Javon Bullard somehow stayed in long enough to tweak his knee (why?) and Bo Melton also

Get ready for the season finale as No Huddle Radio goes live to preview this week’s highly anticipated matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. With playoff implications, health concerns, and long-term goals all colliding, this episode dives deep into the biggest question facing Matt LaFleur and the Packers’ coaching staff: should Green Bay rest key players—and if so, who actually sits? From Jordan Love and the offensive line to defensive cornerstones and skill-position depth, the hosts break down the risks, rewards, and emotional tug-of-war between going all-out for momentum versus protecting the future. This is a thoughtful but passionate discussion from the perspective of Packers fans who understand how fragile a season can be. Is chasing rhythm and confidence worth the injury risk? Or is this the moment to trust the depth, evaluate young talent, and prioritize January football? The conversation balances analytics, recent trends, and gut-level fan instincts as the Packers prepare to fac

Chris Lempesis is back in the basement Packer room for another Tuesday night edition of Emptying The Bag ’25 — beer in hand, keyboard open, and yes… it’s basically New Year’s Eve by the time you’re hearing this, so we’re doing what Packers fans do best:We’re reflecting.We’re spiraling.And then we’re answering your questions anyway.Because after Green Bay’s 41–24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field, the fanbase is somewhere between “I’m done with this” and “I’m a psycho superfan so I’m obviously watching again on Sunday.” (Hi. It’s us.)Lemps opens the show with a holiday-flavored look back at the calendar year that was for the Green Bay Packers — including a little time capsule from the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, when your old pal was there all three days, had one of the best weekends of his life, and witnessed one of the funniest hallway moments you’ll ever picture involving a Bengals fan at the Country Inn & Suites. (Yes, we’re starting here. No, I will not apologize.)Then it’s time to open t

There are losses that hurt, and then there are losses that sit you down, take your lunch money, and explain—calmly and efficiently—that whatever you thought you were building… is not ready.This was the second kind.Packers Therapy returns after a Ravens game that never really felt competitive, even during the brief moments when the scoreboard pretended otherwise. Derrick Henry didn’t just run through the Packers defense—he conducted a historical reenactment. One part battering ram, one part existential reckoning, Henry turned Lambeau Field into a live demonstration of what happens when “bend but don’t break” turns into “bend, fold, collapse, repeat.”Chris and Dave open the session trying to process a defensive performance that allowed 307 rushing yards, four Derrick Henry touchdowns, and multiple drives that felt less like football possessions and more like controlled demolitions. The Ravens didn’t trick the Packers. They didn’t outsmart them. They lined up, announced their intentions, and dared Green Bay to s

The Green Bay Packers got bullied, gaslit, and reality-checked by the Baltimore Ravens — at home — in what may have been the most clarifying loss of the season. Derrick Henry ran like it was 2015, Malik Willis played out of his mind on one good shoulder, and the Packers defense… well… mostly watched.On this episode of Cheesehead Radio, we try to make sense of a team that has officially clinched a playoff spot — and somehow looks less sure of itself than ever. The Packers are locked into the 7 seed, riddled with injuries, and staring down a Week 18 matchup against the Vikings that raises a brutal question: do they even care if they win?We break down how Baltimore imposed its identity while Green Bay still searches for one, why the run defense completely collapsed, and how a once-promising defense looks painfully ordinary without Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt. We talk Malik Willis’ breakout audition, Jordan Love’s concussion situation, and whether Willis just priced himself out of Green Bay forever.Then we go

In this episode of our Packers Weekly YouTube Live podcast, the conversation turns serious as the Green Bay Packers fall to the Baltimore Ravens, dropping their third straight game and raising real concerns about the team’s playoff outlook. Using moments and themes from the full transcript, the hosts dig into why this loss happened and whether it was the result of bad luck, bad preparation, or growing flaws that playoff-caliber teams are exploiting. From missed opportunities to questionable execution, this loss felt like more than just another mark in the standings.The discussion breaks down the biggest causes behind the Ravens loss, including inconsistent offensive rhythm, defensive breakdowns against physical teams, and whether the Packers are struggling to adjust once opponents punch back. There’s honest analysis of Jordan Love’s play, the balance (or imbalance) between the run and pass game, and how situational football continues to swing games the wrong way. Most importantly, the show wrestles with the u

The spiral is real, and it’s getting uglier by the week.Chris Lempesis is back from the basement Packer room in Milwaukee to break down one of the most humiliating nights in recent Green Bay Packers history — a 41–24 beatdown at Lambeau Field at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens that felt over long before the final whistle. This wasn’t just a loss. This was a statement. And not a good one.Lemps walks through how the Packers defense delivered a soft, lifeless, historically bad performance, allowing 307 rushing yards, including a 216-yard, four-touchdown night from Derrick Henry, the most rushing yards ever by an opposing player at Lambeau Field. Yes, ever. The Ravens ran power football all night, knew exactly what they were going to do, and Green Bay still had no answers. Wrong reads. Missed assignments. Zero resistance. A performance Lemps compares — unfavorably — to the worst moments of the Capers, Pettine, and Barry eras combined.And that’s what makes this loss sting even more: Malik Willis was outstanding.

The Packers didn’t just lose to the Bears.They ran the entire “How To Lose a Game You’re Winning” playbook… in public… on Christmas week… again.Yes, Romeo Doubs muffed the onside kick. Yes, Keisean Nixon is going to live forever in the final highlight. And yes, social media immediately dusted off the Brandon Bostick comps like it was 2014 all over again.But stop.This loss was not one play.It wasn’t one player.And it sure as hell wasn’t “bad luck.”On this solo, post-Bears edition of Cheesehead Radio, C.D. Angeli walks through how Green Bay managed to contribute equally to its own collapse in all three phases — special teams opened the door, the offense handed the ball right back, and the defense politely stepped aside when the Bears needed it most.We talk about:Why the 2014 NFC Championship comparisons are emotionally satisfying — and fundamentally incompleteHow red zone ineptitude has quietly become a defining traitWhy Malik Willis played well enough to win (and why that still didn’t matter)What Jordan Love’s

Chris Lempesis is back in the basement Packer room for another Tuesday night edition of Emptying The Bag, doing what he does best: cracking open the mailbag, cracking open a beer, and working through the thoughts, frustrations, hopes, fears, and movie references of Packers fans everywhere.He opens this one on a reflective note, telling a story about a long-ago Packers–Bears game he attended — a far better memory than what fans have been dealing with lately. It’s a moment of holiday-season nostalgia that serves as a reminder of why this rivalry matters, why it always feels bigger than the standings, and why even after heartbreak, fans keep coming back for more.From there, it’s straight into the questions and comments sent in from social media and email. As always, nothing is off-limits. Lempesis breaks down the latest on Jordan Love’s chances of playing Saturday night against Baltimore, what the offense might look like if he can’t go, and how much risk the Packers should really be willing to take this late in