Packers Blitz - Episode #133 Ugly Jets Win, Lucas Van Ness Breakout & Packers vs. Falcons Preview
The Green Bay Packers are back in the win column — but it wasn’t pretty. On Episode #133 of Packers Blitz, John and Andy break down Green Bay’s wild 20–17 overtime victory over the New York Jets, a game that featured a fourth-quarter comeback, outstanding special teams, a strong defensive effort, and an offense that left plenty to be desired. The Packers erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and snapped a six-game losing streak, but the performance raises a major question: Why does Green Bay continue to play down to its competition? John and Andy break down everything that went right — and plenty that went wrong — against New York. THE GOOD: Green Bay’s special teams finally looked special. Skyy Moore provided a huge spark in the return game, while the Packers defense made enough plays to keep the team alive. THE BAD: The offense struggled badly. Jordan Love finished 18-of-29 for 145 yards and two touchdowns, while Green Bay continued to struggle running the football and protecting its quarterback. THE DOWNRIGHT UGLY: Penalties. The Packers committed 18 penalties, continuing an alarming early-season trend that John and Andy believe has to be cleaned up immediately. They also discuss Matt LaFleur’s play calling, Green Bay’s tendency to repeatedly run on first down, offensive-line problems, injuries, and whether the Packers need to become much more aggressive offensively. There wasn’t much to celebrate offensively, but Lucas Van Ness delivered a monster performance on defense. Van Ness recorded six pressures, 1.5 sacks, four quarterback hits, 10 tackles, seven solo tackles and three tackles for loss while earning an 81.2 PFF grade. Then there was Skyy Moore. Moore exploded on special teams with a 63-yard punt return and 43-yard kickoff return, giving Green Bay the kind of field-position weapon Packers fans have been waiting to see. Could Moore become Green Bay’s next great return specialist? The Packers won, but John and Andy aren't letting the offense off the hook. They discuss: Jordan Love’s inconsistent performance Green Bay’s predictable first-down play calling The struggling rushing attack Offensive-line injuries Matt LaFleur’s offensive approach Turnovers and ball security The Packers’ mounting penalty problem Whether Green Bay lacks a killer instinct The impact of injuries to key offensive players A win is a win — but performances like this won’t be good enough against the NFL’s better teams. John and Andy also take their weekly trip around the NFC North to discuss what’s happening with the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. From quarterback injuries to defensive concerns and early-season surprises, the division is already providing plenty to talk about. Next up: Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field. The Atlanta Falcons visit the Green Bay Packers for a Week 3 matchup that John and Andy believe Green Bay should control. Atlanta enters the matchup struggling offensively, while quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returns to the lineup. The Falcons still have dangerous weapons, including Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, meaning Green Bay can’t afford another sloppy performance. Atlanta’s defense also presents opportunities for Jordan Love and the Packers passing attack, particularly with cornerback A.J. Terrell unavailable. The message is simple: This needs to be Green Bay’s get-right game. Both John and Andy correctly predicted Green Bay’s first two results of the season, and they’re putting that undefeated prediction record on the line again. Andy’s Prediction: 🧀 Packers 27 🔥 Falcons 16 John’s Prediction: 🧀 Packers 31 🔥 Falcons 10 Both agree on one thing: Green Bay should win this game convincingly.