Packernet.com Custom Podcast

Separating fact from fear after the Packers' meaningless Week 18 loss to the Vikings—Ryan and the callers break down what actually matters heading into playoff football against the Bears. The phone lines lit up as fans processed watching backups get steamrolled, with Clayton Tune posting negative passing yards and the offense looking completely lost without Jordan Love. But here's what has callers surprisingly optimistic: Baron Sorrell and Collin Auver flashed serious potential, the run game gashed Minnesota's "elite" defense, and most importantly—nobody of consequence got hurt (prayers up for Bo Melton's knee). Callers debate whether LaFleur finally learned his lesson about resting starters, why the "rust factor" might be completely fake according to actual data, and whether Rashaan Gary deserves to lose snaps to hungrier depth players. The consensus? It's time to remember who we are, go into Chicago, and handle business against a Bears team that just collapsed against the Lions. One thing's certain—losin