Author: Evan Massey

Joe Barry and the Green Bay Packers are going to have their hands full on the defensive side of the football in Week 18. Going up against a dual-threat quarterback like Justin Fields is never easy. In the past, the Packers have had some issues containing the Chicago Bears’ young quarterback. With a trip to the playoffs on the line for the Packers in Week 18, the defense must come through with a big game. Last week against the Minnesota Vikings, the defense finally looked like the elite unit that many thought it could be prior to the start of…

During the Green Bay Packers’ Week 17 blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings, a new star was born for the offense. That star was born in the form of Bo Melton. The young wide receiver, who had not put together much of a role all season long, had a breakout performance to help lead the Packers to victory. He ended up with six catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. Melton almost had another big touchdown reception, but Jordan Love missed him by a couple of feet on a gutsy fourth-down call from Matt LaFleur. Now, the fan base is…

The Green Bay Packers are set for a massive battle against the Chicago Bears in Week 18 action. On the line for Green Bay is a trip to the playoffs. If they pull off a win in the major rivalry, they will clinch either the No. 7 or No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Who would have thought just a couple of months ago that the Packers would find themselves in this position? Honestly, just a couple of weeks ago this seemed to be an unreasonable expectation. Despite all of the doubts and all of the ups and…

When the Green Bay Packers decided to make the move from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, there were quite a few factors for the decision. A small one, but one nonetheless, was the fact that a young quarterback can grow with a young team much better than a veteran always considering retirement. Rodgers did not want to play with a bunch of young players. In order to fix that problem, they let a young player take over the reigns of the franchise. Love has completely blossomed as the leader of the Packers. Even with the few veteran pieces that are…

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are set to square off in a massive rivalry game with major implications on the line for both teams. For the Packers, a win will get them into the playoffs. It would lock up either the No. 6 or No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Getting into the playoffs after trading Aaron Rodgers in the offseason would be a huge accomplishment. On the other side of the field, Justin Fields may be playing for his job. If the Bears beat the Packers, Chicago would have a much harder time moving on…

Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers are finalizing their approach for their massive Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears. With a chance to make the playoffs on the line if Green Bay wins, they will need a strong game on both sides of the ball. Jordan Love’s performance will be the biggest factor in the Packers’ chances this week. Granted, Joe Barry and the defense have to play similarly to how they performed against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. They cannot revert back to how poorly they played against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers or they…

The Wisconsin Badgers were unable to pull off a win against the LSU Tigers in the RequiaQuest Bowl to end the season. It was an unfortunate ending to an otherwise good all-around season. There is plenty of room to grow, but there are also plenty of reasons for optimism about the future. Luke Fickell and company are looking to put together a more competitive roster for the 2024 season. A lot of that plan will depend on their incoming recruiting class, but the Badgers are also active in the transfer portal. Unfortunately, they are also losing a piece to the…

Prior to Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings, very few fans had anything more than a quick thought about Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Bo Melton. He hadn’t seen much playing time, but that would change quickly after a shocking performance. When the Packers needed wide receiver help the most, Melton stepped up. He helped lead Green Bay to a massive 33-10 win over the division rival Vikings. Without him on the field, the result may have been different. During the big win, Melton ended up catching six passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. He was a slightly…

The Milwaukee Bucks received some concerning injury news ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Khris Middleton was placed on the injury report, dealing with both knee and wrist injuries. Thankfully, he was able to play against the Pacers. Unfortunately, the Bucks lost their second straight game against the Pacers. After that loss, there has been a lot of concern surrounding the Bucks and their future. The national media has gone full panic mode. However, there is no reason to panic about a team with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard leading the way at this point in…

Ahead of the Green Bay Packers’ Week 18 win-and-in showdown against the Chicago Bears, there have been both good and bad health updates. Matt LaFleur and company know that they will need to put together a nearly perfect game to secure a win against their massive rivals. Fortunately, the offensive side of the ball has received great injury news. Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks all appear ready to go for this week. On the defensive side of the ball, there is a major concerning issue that is glaring right at Green Bay. Preston Smith went down with an…