Thoughts From the Green Bay Packers Versus the Chicago Bears (1/5/2025)

Here are my thoughts from today's 24-22 Green Bay Packers' loss against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field:


I usually am one of those fans who tries to remain positive but Green Bay does not look like a playoff team right now. Losing Jordan Love in the first half didn't help but the Packers just can't seem to stop beating themselves, whether it's nobody picking up a blitzer, not paying attention to where the ball is in punt coverage (how does the coverage team not know where the ball is being kicked?) or the defense letting the Bears get into field goal range at the last second. This game makes one-and-done against the Philadelphia Eagles next weekend seem very likely.

As a fan I'm also a bit concerned about Green Bay being 1-5 against the NFC North. I hope that doesn't become a trend.

Part of the solution, at least in my opinion, might be to defer whenever they win the coin toss. I understand Matt LaFleur's reasons for wanting the ball first, especially with an offense that plays considerably better with the lead. However, with the early struggles, it might make more sense to let the defense take the field first and give them an opportunity to make a game-changing play early while ensuring your offense has the ball to start the second half.

I think the NFL is going to need to do a better job clarifying the rules for replay assist. It's a system that is in place to prevent coaches from throwing unnecessary challenge flags. Yet, LaFleur needed to throw one because the correct call was originally overturned. At minimum, he should have been allowed to pick up the flag once the correct call was reinstated, making it as though he never needed to throw it in the first place.

It was disappointing to once again see Christian Watson being carted off the field. He has the talent to be the team's top receiver but just can't stay out there. And this one was once again a non-contact injury. Hopefully it's nothing too serious but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Malik Willis continues to prove he was a great trade but there were plenty of times when it was clear there is no QB controversy in Green Bay, both from the way he threw the ball and some of his poor decisions. Of course, depending on how banged up both passers are, the Packers will be fortunate if either of them can play next week.

The best late addition though has to be Brandon McManus. That was a clutch kick at the end. Green Bay better find a way to keep him this offseason since he finally seems to have fixed their kicking woes. It's just too bad the defense wasted the effort.

Anyway (doing my best to be a good sport), congrats to the Bears for breaking their losing streak and winning their version of the Super Bowl.


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You can read my thoughts from last week's game here:

Thoughts from the Green Bay Packers at the Minnesota Vikings (12/29/2024)

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