Jen, Gabe & Chewy

4h ago

This is one of the biggest Packers–Bears games in decades — and Jen, Gabe & Chewy spend the hour explaining why it feels so heavy. With the NFC North potentially on the line, the crew revisits parallels to the 1995 Packers, when Green Bay had to win its final two games after losing Reggie White to what was believed to be a season-ending injury. Chewy walks through what that moment felt like inside the locker room — and why the mental side of football can derail even talented teams. The discussion centers on: 🏈 Why this is the next step for this Packers core They’ve made the playoffs. Now they must win the division — even if expectations in Green Bay often skip past that milestone. 🧠 The emotional hangover after a devastating loss The crew debates whether the Packers risk coming out flat, feeling sorry for themselves, or if Matt LaFleur can generate the kind of one-game emotional boost that great coaches find when their backs are against the wall. 📉 How injuries change everything Even before kickoff, this game feels different: No Micah Parsons Questions around Christian Watson Josh Jacobs clearly on a pitch count Zach Tom unlikely to play The hosts break down why this game may come down to time of possession, third-down stops, and avoiding turnovers, rather than explosiveness. 📊 Why the betting line flipped The Packers went from favorites to underdogs — even with the Bears missing top pass-catchers. The group explains why betting markets often reflect public emotion as much as on-field reality, especially in rivalry games. 🎙️ Jason Wilde joins Later in the hour, Jason Wilde joins to: Rank injury likelihoods for Jacobs, Watson, Tom, and Evan Williams Explain why “questionable” no longer means what fans think it does Push back on the idea that the Packers are terrible against the run — while acknowledging why teams try to run on them anyway Explain why getting off the field on third down is the entire ballgame The hour wraps with a simple truth: This isn’t about style points. This is about whether the Packers can mentally respond, win ugly, and take control of the NFC North — or let injuries and emotion derail a season that still has real opportunity in front of it. 🎧 Big-picture Packers talk, rivalry stakes, and honest football perspective — every weekday on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Packers Bears, NFC North race, Packers division title, Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love, Packers injuries, Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Packers run defense, Packers playoffs, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

4h ago

As Packers–Bears approaches, Jen, Gabe & Chewy dig into why this matchup feels like a true chess match rather than a shootout. With injuries mounting on both sides, the discussion centers on how defensive coordinators can finally get aggressive — and why the absence of true deep threats changes everything. The crew breaks down: 🔍 Why the Bears’ passing game doesn’t scare defenses With Adunze and Burden ruled out, Chicago lacks a true vertical threat. That allows Green Bay to: Bring a safety down into the box Focus on stopping the run Force Caleb Williams to win underneath Despite that, the Bears’ offensive line and run game remain legitimate concerns — and the biggest thing that scared the Packers last time still applies. 🔍 Jeff Hafley’s biggest test With no Micah Parsons, Hafley must generate pressure creatively. The discussion focuses on: Kingsley Enagbare’s importance Whether Rashan Gary and LVN can handle increased snaps Why blitzing may be unavoidable This is viewed as a “prove-it” game for a coordinator with head-coaching buzz. 🔍 The injury-report games The crew debates why teams rule players out early vs. playing the “questionable” game: Why the Bears ruling players out early isn’t arrogance How the NFL punishes teams for manipulating injury designations Why draft picks matter more than fines They also break down how betting lines actually move — and why a 1.5-point spread essentially means a pick’em, regardless of which team is favored. 🔍 Why Vegas sees this game as dead even Despite all the injuries: Neither team has a clear matchup advantage Both offenses rely heavily on the run Both defenses have exploitable weaknesses The hosts agree this game likely comes down to: Turnovers Red-zone execution Which team handles pressure better Plus: classic Jen, Gabe & Chewy chaos — debates about curmudgeons, made-up definitions, household power dynamics, restaurant decision-making, and running up the score in The Week in ReChew. 🎧 Smart football talk, rivalry tension, and Wisconsin morning banter — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Bears, Packers vs Bears, NFC North, Packers Bears preview, Jeff Hafley, Packers defense, Bears run game, Packers injuries, NFL injury report rules, Packers betting line, Vegas odds, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

1d ago

Jen, Gabe & Chewy welcome Jason Wilde for a wide-ranging segment that somehow merges Bears dysfunction, Packers accountability questions, and a crucial round of injury updates ahead of Saturday’s showdown. 🔥 Bears Chaos Makes Packers Fans Smile Wilde reacts to the Chicago Bears publishing an open relocation letter during their best season in a decade — a classic example of organizational dysfunction. From Arlington Heights to Northwest Indiana rumors, Wilde calls it another completely unnecessary self-inflicted distraction. 🔥 Rashan Gary’s “I’ve Been Playing Great” Comment Wilde doesn’t hold back. When Gary claimed he’s been playing “great” despite seven straight games without a sack, Wilde calls the self-assessment: “Delusional.” He explains what accountability should sound like from a premier pass rusher, especially now that Micah Parsons is gone. Wilde walks through how players like Elton Jenkins and Zach Tom openly critique themselves — and why Gary missed an opportunity to show leadership. 🔥 Effort Questions & Chewy’s ‘Loaf’ Theory Chewy suggests Gary looks slow on film and may even be loafing on plays. Wilde acknowledges the film concerns and why Parsons sprinting past Gary in pursuit has become a lightning-rod moment. 🔥 Packers Injury Likelihood Rankings Wilde gives a most-to-least likely list of who will play Saturday: Josh Jacobs — likely (on a modified “Clifton/Woodson plan”) Christian Watson — probably (sternum injury but flew home with team) Zach Tom — maybe Evan Williams — unlikely (MCL, sounded “not close”) 🔥 LaFleur’s Future & Ed Policy’s Power Structure The crew discusses whether an 0–3 finish would reflect on LaFleur — and Wilde outlines why Ed Policy’s desire to restore the old Packers structure (GM over HC) complicates LaFleur’s next contract negotiation. 🎧 A dense, insightful, sharp conversation that hits Bears dysfunction, Packers leadership questions, and game-changing injury updates — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Jason Wilde, Rashan Gary, Packers injuries, Christian Watson, Josh Jacobs, Zach Tom, Evan Williams, Packers Bears preview, Matt LaFleur, Ed Policy, Packers coaching structure, NFC North, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

1d ago

Everything has changed for the Packers — and Jen, Gabe & Chewy try to make sense of it all as Green Bay enters a defining week in the NFC North. With Micah Parsons out for the year, the show dives into what the Packers now must become to finish the season strong, who carries the burden, and how dramatically the defense’s identity shifts without their most disruptive player. The crew discusses: 🔥 1. Matt LaFleur's future — and a possible front office shakeup The conversation explores how Ed Policy may want to return to the old Packers power structure, where: • The GM hires/fires the head coach • Football ops run underneath one unified chain • And LaFleur may need to decide whether he’s willing to stay in a setup where Brian Gutekunst is fully empowered They debate whether LaFleur would even sign an extension under those conditions — or coach out the final year and walk. 🔥 2. Watson’s importance — and why he might be the offense’s most irreplaceable weapon Watson’s chest/sternum injury created a major scare, but his limited practice session is encouraging. The crew breaks down why Watson changes everything: • Forces defenses out of single-high looks • Opens the run game • Creates explosive opportunities no one else on the roster can replicate Is he the most irreplaceable offensive piece besides Love? The group debates. 🔥 3. Bears week pressure The Bears are playing with confidence and absolutely smell blood in the water. The Packers? They must emotionally recover from Parsons’ loss AND prepare for a team that nearly beat them last time — and now believes it can score at will. Topics include: • Why the Bears view Saturday as their Super Bowl • Why the Packers must not come out flat • Whether the offense must carry the team for the rest of the season • How the point spread still favors Green Bay — and why that confuses Chewy 🔥 4. LaFleur’s role vs. injuries Is it fair to evaluate LaFleur harshly when the team is gutted by injuries? The crew weighs: • When coaching matters • When injuries excuse performance • And why the final three games cannot define six years of work 🎧 Emotional honesty, front-office intrigue, and rivalry-week tension — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons injury, Christian Watson injury, Matt LaFleur future, Packers Bears preview, NFC North, Packers coaching structure, Brian Gutekunst, Ed Policy, Packers offense, Packers defense, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

2d ago

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy on a somber Wednesday after the NFL’s nightmare injury weekend — one that saw Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons both go down, along with scares involving Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Schefter walks the crew through the moment he saw Parsons’ knee bend on the broadcast and immediately knew what he was witnessing: “Oh my God… he just tore his ACL. You know right away.” He explains how tough it is for the league when two of the sport’s biggest superstars are injured within hours of each other — and how it casts a cloud over everything else happening on a Sunday, even big wins and playoff pushes. The conversation shifts to the NFL’s injury epidemic: 309 players placed on IR this season through Week 15 Up from 274 at the same point in 2023 Trending toward one of the highest totals in league history Schefter discusses whether this mounting injury wave could empower players to push back against the NFL’s long-assumed plan to add an 18th game in the next CBA — or if the financial incentives will make it inevitable. He also gives his perspective on: Why Mahomes’ situation is different from Parsons’ Why teams and players must prepare for injuries as part of the modern NFL Why the next CBA fight could be the biggest since the 2011 lockout 🎧 Clear-eyed, informed, and brutally honest — this Schefter appearance unpacks the most significant injury weekend of the NFL season and what it means for the league’s future. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Adam Schefter, Micah Parsons ACL, Patrick Mahomes injury, NFL injuries, IR total, 18-game season CBA, NFLPA, NFL news, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

2d ago

The Green Bay Packers’ season changed instantly in Denver. Jen, Gabe & Chewy break down the emotional and on-field fallout after Micah Parsons’ presumed ACL tear, the moment that sucked the air out of the stadium — and the Packers’ sideline. The crew revisits the sequence: leading by nine, setting up to put the game away, Christian Watson injured on a deep shot, Parsons going down moments later, and the defense unraveling without their most dominant player. They discuss how Denver went from 2.9 yards per carry to shredding a clean pocket once Parsons exited. This hour digs into: 🔥 Rashan Gary’s reaction Gary insists he’s “been playing at a high level” and just needs to “do his 1/11th.” Chewy calls it delusional, pointing out Gary’s long sack drought and visible effort drop-offs on film. 🔥 Why the defense collapsed No sacks No pressures beyond Enagbare Corners isolated without help Sean Payton exploiting the Parsons-less front The loss wasn’t just physical — it was emotional. The team looked stunned, and the show breaks down why injuries to Parsons and Watson created a meltdown even the offense couldn't recover from. 🔥 Bears week outlook Despite the injuries, Vegas has the Packers favored by 1.5 — and Chewy is baffled. The crew debates: Why the Bears smell blood in the water Whether Green Bay’s run defense can hold up Why this may be Chicago’s “Super Bowl” How the Packers can avoid a late-season collapse 🔥 LaFleur’s job security The show discusses whether missing the playoffs due to injuries would reflect on Matt LaFleur at all — and whether the Packers should consider an extension now or wait. 🔥 NFL injuries & comeback fantasies Fans want old stars like Clay Matthews or Za’Darius Smith (with his eyeball emojis) to walk through the door. The crew breaks down why that’s not happening — and why toughness injuries like Josh Jacobs’ knee are far more complex than fans realize. 🎧 Honest emotion, tough questions, Bears-week anxiety, and classic JGC chaos — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons injury, Christian Watson injury, Rashan Gary comments, Packers Bears preview, Packers defense collapse, Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love, NFL injuries, Packers podcast, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

3d ago

Everything changed in one quarter. The Packers were up 23–14, the offense humming, and the season trending toward a possible Super Bowl push… until Micah Parsons suffered a presumed ACL tear and Christian Watson left for the hospital. Jen, Gabe & Chewy unpack the emotional gut punch of losing Green Bay’s most dominant defensive player — a moment that instantly shifted the tone from optimism to devastation. The crew discusses how quickly momentum vanished, why the stadium went silent, and how the injury fallout unraveled the Packers on both sides of the ball. They break down: How much Parsons’ absence changes the defense, from pressure packages to coverage expectations Why the team’s entire identity — physicality, swagger, confidence — was centered around Parsons The challenge ahead for Jordan Love, who must now elevate like Rodgers and Favre once did in crisis moments Matt LaFleur’s new reality: replacing a game-wrecker while dealing with injuries to Watson, Kraft, and an O-line already stretched thin Whether Green Bay can handle a suddenly surging Bears team that “smells blood in the water” Why this upcoming matchup may be one of the hardest emotional resets the team has faced in years The crew also compares this moment to past devastating injuries in franchise history, discusses how long it takes players to mentally recover, and debates whether the Packers can still win the NFC North or must now fight simply to survive. 🎧 Raw emotion, honest perspective, and the reality of a season-changing injury — all on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons ACL, Christian Watson injury, Packers defense, Packers Bears preview, Jordan Love pressure, Matt LaFleur, Packers injuries, NFC North race, Packers season outlook, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy

3d ago

With Micah Parsons’ season almost certainly over, Jen, Gabe & Chewy ask the biggest question in Green Bay: who must step up now? Jordan Love? Matt LaFleur? Someone unexpected? The crew debates whose burden grows the most without Parsons wrecking games. Chewy argues it's Matt LaFleur, who must get aggressive and build 35-point game plans the rest of the way. Jen sees the pressure shifting to Jordan Love, who now must carry the offense through injuries to Watson, Kraft and a battered offensive line. They revisit Jason Wilde’s comments about the team needing to lean on the same mindset they had before Parsons even arrived — a reminder the Packers believed they were good enough long before the superstar edge rusher arrived. They also examine: • Matthew Golden’s breakout signs, and whether he becomes the WR spark they need • Why LaFleur may need to embrace a “Detroit Lions-style” aggressive mindset on 4th down • Why the Packers may need to win shootouts, not slugfests • Whether the Packers’ WR room is their deepest since Jordy–Cobb–Adams • How the Bears will defend them differently this week — and what it takes to beat a division rival smelling blood Then the focus shifts to Bears week pressure: Chicago is confident, motivated, and prepared — and with no Parsons, the Packers must find new ways to generate pressure and force mistakes. The guys map out playoff and seeding scenarios and explain how Saturday’s game could turn the NFC North upside down… or keep Green Bay clinging to hope by a thread. 🎧 A tense, urgent, and brutally honest hour of Packers talk — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons injury, Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, Packers Bears preview, Packers offense, Packers WR depth, Matthew Golden, Jaden Reed, Packers playoff picture, NFC North race, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy