Christian Watson just got PAID, and the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room looks very different now. In today’s Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down Watson’s reported extension, where he ranks among NFL receivers in average annual value, how his deal compares to Jayden Reed, and why Matthew Golden’s rookie contract helps make the Packers’ top three WR group work.

We also talk about why Tucker Kraft should still be next in line for a new deal, why Devonte Wyatt’s injury history makes his future more complicated, Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors, Micah Parsons’ injury timeline now pointing toward no sooner than mid-October, and Jordan Love needing just one yard to pass Tobin Rote on the Packers’ all-time passing list.

Today’s topics:

00:00 - Christian Watson contract extension

01:22 - Watson vs. Jayden Reed AAV comparison

02:36 - Tucker Kraft contract outlook

02:59 - Devonte Wyatt concerns

03:57 - Josh Sweat trade rumor update

05:28 - Micah Parsons injury timeline

06:58 - Jordan Love passing yards milestone

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The Packers are reportedly talking with the Arizona Cardinals about a potential Josh Sweat trade, and Green Bay may need the help more than ever after two blockbuster NFL trades changed the landscape.

Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams, making the Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve matchup at SoFi Stadium one of the biggest tests on the schedule. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown is joining the New England Patriots, giving another Packers opponent a major weapon.

On today’s Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down the Josh Sweat trade talks, why the NFC arms race is getting real, what the Garrett and Brown trades mean for Green Bay, and the latest Packers OTA notes, including Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, Damien Martinez, Micah Parsons, Chris McClellan, and Jager Burton.

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Is this actually happening? What is Easton hearing? How real is the Packers’ interest? And how much does Jonathan Gannon matter in all of this?

Josh Sweat has been one of the biggest names connected to Green Bay as the Packers look for another impact pass rusher. The Gannon connection makes this rumor especially interesting, since Sweat previously played under Gannon and could potentially reunite with him in Green Bay’s new defensive system.

We break down the football fit, the trade cost, the Arizona Cardinals’ side of the situation, what the Packers could be thinking, and whether Brian Gutekunst should actually make the move.

Topics include:

Josh Sweat trade rumors Josh Sweat to the Packers Packers Insider Easton Butler joins the show What Easton is hearing about Green Bay’s interest Jonathan Gannon and Josh Sweat reunion How Sweat would fit the Packers defense Micah Parsons, Lukas Van Ness, and the Packers pass rush Arizona Cardinals trade situation Brian Gutekunst’s roster-building options Could the Packers actually pull this trade off?

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The Packers are not done looking for help, and the NFL trade market might be getting weird at exactly the right time.

On this episode of Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck are joined by special guest Easton Butler to break down the latest Green Bay Packers rumors and major NFL moves that could reshape the NFC.

The crew digs into the Packers' reported pursuit of Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat, what it would cost to bring him to Green Bay, and whether reuniting him with Jonathan Gannon would give the Packers the kind of defensive front they need to compete with the best teams in the NFC.

They also react to the blockbuster Rams-Browns trade sending Myles Garrett to Los Angeles in exchange for Jared Verse, a first-round pick, and more draft compensation. What does that mean for the Packers, the NFC playoff picture, and Green Bay's urgency to make its own aggressive move?

Join J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck as they dive into everything football—covering the Green Bay Packers, the NFL Draft, and, of course, the best of northern college football, because let’s face it – the South can cram it. For the best DERAILED experience, join the livestream on YouTube so you can interact live and send us questions or comments that may or may not make us get off track…

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J.J. Lahey breaks down why the Packers seem willing to ride with Josh Jacobs for now, why Lloyd may not be a dependable backup answer yet, and what that means for Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur as training camp approaches.

Also in today’s episode: Bo Melton is back at wide receiver, early Packers OTA notes on Brandon Cisse and Chris McClellan, and Micah Parsons gives Packers fans a funny offseason moment with Mike Tomlin.

Topics include:

- Josh Jacobs latest update

- MarShawn Lloyd’s role in the Packers offense

- Packers running back depth concerns

- Bo Melton moving back to wide receiver

- Green Bay Packers OTA notes

- Brandon Cisse and Chris McClellan getting early looks

- Micah Parsons joking with Mike Tomlin

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We also get into the biggest Packers OTA storylines: MarShawn Lloyd finally looking healthy, the early starting offensive line of Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, and Darian Kinnard, plus Matt LaFleur’s injury updates on Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft, and Zach Tom.

Then we look at the latest Packers rumors around Josh Sweat and Anthony Richardson, why Sweat makes more sense as a possible Green Bay target, and what the NFC North updates from the Lions and Bears mean for Packers fans.

For all your Packers news and analysis, stay tuned to The Packer Project and listen to Packers: DERAILED on Monday night.

Topics covered:

• Josh Jacobs update
• Packers OTAs
• MarShawn Lloyd
• Jordan Morgan
• Sean Rhyan
• Anthony Belton
• Darian Kinnard
• Zach Tom injury update
• Micah Parsons PUP update
• Tucker Kraft injury update
• Josh Sweat rumors
• Anthony Richardson rumors
• Packers offensive line
• Packers running backs
• NFC North news
• Lions and Bears updates

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The 2026 Green Bay Packers roster is loaded with talent, questions, chaos, and breakout candidates, which means it is time for the DERAILED roster tiers.

J.J. Lahey and "The Draft Robot" Jake Schyvinck are ranking the Packers roster before training camp, sorting players into tiers based on star power, long-term upside, reliability, volatility, developmental value, and pure roster anxiety. From Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Zack Tom, Micah Parsons, Xavier McKinney, Edgerrin Cooper, Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams to the young projects and fringe roster guys fighting for a spot, this is a full Packers roster conversation through the DERAILED lens.

The big question: who belongs in the elite tier, who is just solidly beige, who is a true developmental project, and who has the unstable, high-upside, potentially explosive profile worthy of being called Enriched Uranium?

We break down the Packers offense, defense, rookies, veterans, roster battles, training camp storylines, and the players who could define Green Bay’s 2026 season. That includes the wide receiver room, the offensive line, the tight end situation, the defensive front, the new-look pass rush, linebacker depth, safety depth, cornerback competition, special teams, and the players who may already be running out of chances.

This episode is for Packers fans who want more than generic training camp hype. It is a full roster reset with real arguments, irrational hope, appropriate panic, and the usual DERAILED nonsense.

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Josh Jacobs was arrested and charged this week, creating a major football question for the Green Bay Packers as the legal process and NFL review begin. Jacobs has denied the allegations through his attorneys, and nothing is settled yet, but the Packers still have to prepare for every possible outcome.

In this episode, J.J. and Jake break down the Josh Jacobs news, what the NFL personal conduct policy could mean, whether a suspension or release is actually possible, and how Brian Gutekunst should think about the running back room if Jacobs becomes unavailable. The Packers built their offense around Jacobs as a physical, tone-setting runner, so any extended absence would force Green Bay to take a hard look at Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Damien Martinez, and the rest of the depth chart.

The guys also look at potential free agent running backs and trade candidates who could make sense for the Packers if they need to add another legitimate option before the season. Is there a veteran stopgap who fits Matt LaFleur’s offense? Would Green Bay need to make a bigger move? Or can the Packers survive with the backs already in the building?

This is a serious, complicated situation, but from a football perspective, the Packers have to be ready. If Josh Jacobs is not available, Green Bay cannot afford to be caught flat-footed.

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The Packers added another young cornerback to the roster with the signing of Marlon Jones, an undrafted rookie with a strong college resume and an incredible comeback story after missing the 2024 season while battling cancer. What does his signing say about Green Bay’s cornerback room, and does he have a real chance to stick?

We also look at the biggest OTA battles starting to take shape, including CB2 opposite Keisean Nixon and EDGE2 while the Packers wait for Micah Parsons to return. Benjamin St-Juste, Brandon Cisse, Domani Jackson, MJ Devonshire, Marlon Jones, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Collin Oliver, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox, and others are all part of the competition.

Plus, the Packers defense has one huge problem to fix from last season.

Also covered today:

• Lions extend Jack Campbell through 2030
• Bears sign former Packers safety Anthony Johnson Jr.
• Aaron Rodgers says 2026 is for sure his final NFL season
• Matthew Stafford signs a Rams extension before the Packers face Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Eve
• The NFL’s international game expansion could eventually affect Lambeau Field

Topics:

00:00 - CB Marlon Jones 01:48 - Roster battles: CB2/EDGE2 03:02 - Just 14 takeaways last year 04:02 - International games 04:57 - Lions extend Jack Campbell 05:09 - Bears sign former Packers S Anthony Johnson, Jr. 05:32 - This is Aaron Rodgers' final season 06:14 - Rams extend Matthew Stafford

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Gannon has talked about building a defense that is fast, violent, physical, and rooted in identity more than a rigid scheme. He says he does not have one set system, but he does have beliefs. He wants to build around his best players, or as he put it, his “toys.”

So what does that mean for the Packers?

We compare Jonathan Gannon’s defensive philosophy to Jeff Hafley’s defense, looking at what could change, what might stay the same, and how Gannon could use players like Micah Parsons, Lukas Van Ness, the Packers’ defensive front, linebackers, and secondary.

Topics include:

Jonathan Gannon’s defensive identity

What Gannon means by fast, violent, and physical

Why Gannon says he does not have a scheme

Jonathan Gannon vs. Jeff Hafley

How the Packers defense could change

How Gannon builds around star players

What this means for Micah Parsons

Lukas Van Ness and the Packers pass rush

Green Bay’s defensive front and coverage philosophy

The future of the Packers defense

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New episode of Packers: DERAILED from The Packer Project! J.J. Lahey goes solo to break down a busy week for the Green Bay Packers, including new roster additions, waiver claims, the 2026 NFL schedule release, and the launch of a new home for Packers fans.

Topics: Packers roster moves and waiver claims - J.J. reacts to the Packers adding WR Brenden Rice, the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, and CB M.J. Devonshire. What does Rice bring as a former seventh-round pick with NFL bloodlines, and could Devonshire’s ball-hawking ability and special teams value help him push for a spot in a crowded secondary? We also discuss the Luke Lachey situation after he failed his physical and will not be joining the team.

2026 Packers schedule reaction - Is Green Bay’s schedule as favorable as it looks? J.J. breaks down the structure of the schedule, the mini-bye opportunities, the late-season home stretch, and the games that could define the Packers’ season. From the Week 1 opener in Minnesota to the Christmas Day matchup against the Bears and the Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams, we walk through the biggest tests on the calendar.

Packers schedule release video - J.J. reacts to the Packers’ “Kicking Curds” arcade-themed schedule release video, including appearances and voice work from names like Tom Grossi and LeRoy Butler.

PackerProject.com is live - The Packer Project has a new home. Visit PackerProject.com for live streams, podcast feeds, Packers news, articles, and future draft tools built for serious Green Bay fans.

Preseason and rivalry talk - J.J. also discusses the preseason opener in Pittsburgh, why that setup is frustrating, and why the Packers-Vikings rivalry needs real juice again heading into Week 1.

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What do you think of the Brenden Rice signing? Could M.J. Devonshire make a push for the roster? And how many wins do you see on the Packers’ 2026 schedule?

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Today on The Daily Cheese, J.J. Lahey breaks down the biggest Packers stories of the day, including the full NFL schedule release, Packers-Bears reportedly landing on Christmas Day on Netflix, and Green Bay’s Thanksgiving Eve matchup with the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

We also cover the Packers claiming Brenden Rice off waivers, Sheldon Croney Jr. joining Green Bay through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, David Njoku signing with the Chargers, Brandon Cisse’s rookie contract situation, and the NFL’s growing grass-field debate ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Plus: Bears rookie Squirrel White retires after rookie minicamp, and Broncos GM George Paton’s extension has an NFC North angle involving the Vikings.

Topics:

0:00 - NFL Schedule Release

1:56 - Packers Claim WR Brenden Rice

3:08 - Sheldon Croney Jr. joins through the Bill Walsh Fellowship

4:11 - David Njoku goes to the Chargers

5:54 - Brandon Cisse and the second-round contract market

7:22 - Bears UDFA Squirrel White retires

8:21 - NFL stadiums switching to grass for the World Cup

9:21 - George Paton extended by the Broncos

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Packers fans remember exactly what happens when the NFL puts games in the hands of replacement refs. Today, I’m talking about why the NFL’s new seven-year agreement with the NFL Referees Association is genuinely good news for Green Bay, and yes, that means we have to talk about the Fail Mary.

I also break down the Packers’ two new waiver claims: tight end Luke Lachey from the Texans and cornerback M.J. Devonshire from the Bills. I really liked Lachey coming out of Iowa, and I think he has a real chance to be an interesting Packers fit if he can get his blocking back to where it needs to be.

Plus, Rasul Douglas called Green Bay “home,” and there may be at least some reason for Packers fans to keep an eye on a possible reunion. Nothing confirmed, but definitely worth discussing.

And finally, the full 2026 NFL schedule drops tomorrow night, with Packers-Bears rumors already floating around as schedule leak season heats up.

Topics:

0:00 - Replacement Refs Avoided

2:00 - TE Luke Lachey

3:16 - CB M.J. Devonshire

4:11 - Rasul Douglas

5:29 - Packers schedule release and Packers-Bears rumors

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On today’s episode of Packers: DERAILED, J.J. Lahey breaks down why Matthew Golden and Chris McClellan could be two of the biggest keys to Green Bay’s success this season. Golden has a chance to define the Packers’ passing game with his speed, explosiveness, and ability to change how defenses play Jordan Love. McClellan could be just as important on defense if he gives the Packers the interior presence they badly needed.

But not every young player is a sure thing.

We also discuss why Anthony Belton and MarShawn Lloyd still have real questions to answer. Belton has the traits and opportunity, but offensive line development is never automatic. Lloyd has exciting talent, but availability and role clarity still matter if he is going to become a real piece of the Packers offense.

Topics include:

- Matthew Golden’s role in the Packers offense

- Why Golden could unlock more for Jordan Love

- Chris McClellan’s importance to the defensive line

- Why the Packers need McClellan to hit quickly

- Anthony Belton’s upside and uncertainty

- MarShawn Lloyd’s talent, role, and injury concerns

- Which young Packers players matter most in 2026

- Green Bay’s path to taking the next step

- Packers roster questions after the NFL Draft

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The Packers have officially moved on from Brandon McManus, and this is bigger than a normal kicker transaction.

Green Bay already paid McManus a $1 million roster bonus, then drafted Trey Smack, then cut McManus anyway. That says a lot about where the Packers stood on their kicking situation after missed kicks helped cost them five wins last season, including the playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.

Time stamps:

00:00 - Packers cut Brandon McManus

02:16 - Whether Jordan Morgan is really ready to protect Jordan Love’s blindside

03:08 - Should the Packers sign Kenny Moore?

04:06 - Power rankings split on Green Bay

05:15 - Brandon Cisse unsigned

5:59 - Vikings add Jauan Jennings

06:28 - Packers-Bears Week 4 rumor

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Jonathan Gannon says the Packers are building a new defensive system in 2026, with the goal of becoming a faster, more physical defense that takes the ball away. Packers assistants also had notable comments on Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, and MarShawn Lloyd, including why Golden’s mental jump could be one of the biggest offensive storylines of the offseason.

We also cover a sneaky roster note: Wake Forest tight end Eni Falayi reportedly did not sign with the Packers because of a failed physical, which keeps Green Bay’s blocking tight end depth worth watching.

Plus, the Vikings GM search is underway with Terrance Gray emerging as a reported candidate, and Aaron Rodgers is reportedly likely to play for the Steelers again in 2026, though no deal is finalized yet.

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Green Bay Packers fans got a major injury update today, and it could change the early outlook for Green Bay’s 2026 season.

In this episode of The Daily Cheese, I break down the latest on Tucker Kraft and Micah Parsons, the Packers’ decision to sign veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and why Green Bay’s special teams reset under Cam Achord actually matters.

Plus, in NFC North notes Packers fans should care about, the Vikings are moving to keep Jordan Addison.

Today’s topics:

- Tucker Kraft and Micah Parsons injury updates

- Tyrod Taylor signs with the Packers

- Desmond Ridder released

- Packers special teams reset

- NFC North roundup

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28:52 - Minnesota Vikings offseason

44:10 - Detroit Lions offseason

The NFC North is turning into an arms race. The Lions are still trying to keep their machine rolling. The Bears are building around Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. The Vikings are trying to reset, retool, and stay dangerous. And the Packers are sitting in the middle of it all with Jordan Love, a young offense, a rebuilt pass rush, and Super Bowl expectations.

So the question is simple: Are the Green Bay Packers still ahead of the division, or are they starting to fall behind?

In this video, we break down the Packers, Lions, Bears, and Vikings after the NFL Draft and look at what each team actually did this offseason. Who got better? Who still has major holes? Who has the clearest plan? And where does Green Bay really stand in the NFC North arms race?

This is a Packers-focused breakdown of the entire division, from roster construction to draft classes to coaching changes to the biggest reasons each team should either scare Packers fans or be completely overrated.

The NFC North might be the best division in football. The Packers have to prove they still belong at the top.

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LVN has been called a bust. He hasn’t put up huge sack numbers. He hasn’t had the clean, obvious breakout season fans were hoping for from a former first-round pick.

But that’s exactly why this video needed to happen. When you look past the box score, Lukas Van Ness is not some failed draft pick the Packers are blindly hoping on. He is one of the most valuable, misunderstood players on this defense.

In this breakdown, we look at the hidden stats that explain why LVN matters so much, why his impact is bigger than the sack column, why his run defense and pressure profile make him incredibly valuable, and why Green Bay was robbed of seeing a full breakout year because of injuries.

This was not a risky decision, a loyalty move, or the Packers pretending a bust is secretly good. Picking up LVN’s 5th-year option may have been one of the easiest decisions Brian Gutekunst had to make.

Packers fans might not all see it yet, but LVN is worth his weight in gold.

Join J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck as they dive into everything football—covering the Green Bay Packers, the NFL Draft, and, of course, the best of northern college football with smart analysis… when we can stay on track. Our audience loves derailing us with wild off-topic questions, leading to rants on everything from football to Godzilla. Join us for game insights, laughs, and endless twists—where every episode goes off the rails in the best way possible! For the best DERAILED experience, join the livestream on YouTube so you can interact live and send us questions or comments that may or may not make us get off track…

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The episode works through each pick, starting with South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse and Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan before moving into Penn State edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton, Kentucky interior offensive lineman Jager Burton, Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson, and Florida kicker Trey Smack. The hosts weigh athletic upside, scheme fit, toughness, leadership, and the difference between a pick that helps right away and one that may need time before paying off.

They also get into the Packers’ defensive transition under Gannon, the value of adding cornerback depth, the need for more strength against the run, and the decision to trade up for a kicker. It is a full class review with the usual Packers: DERAILED mix of football analysis, fan frustration, and roster-building arguments.

Major episode topics: - Packers’ 2026 NFL Draft strategy - PGL Industries and Green Bay’s needs-based approach - Brandon Cisse’s athletic upside and fit at cornerback - Chris McClellan as a run-defense addition on the defensive line - Dani Dennis-Sutton’s role as a strong-side edge defender - Jager Burton’s interior offensive line versatility - Domani Jackson as a traits-based cornerback pick - Trey Smack and the Packers’ kicking situation - Gannon’s defensive vision and zone-spacing concepts - Win-now impact versus long-term development

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From Packers roster-building debates and draft prospect breakdowns to wild livestream questions, unexpected rants, and occasional detours into Godzilla-level nonsense, every episode goes off the rails in the best way possible.

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With the NFL Draft just days away, J.J. Lahey and Jake Schyvinck bring in Packers draft analyst Josh Barnard for a special bonus edition of Packers: DERAILED. The episode centers around a live Packers mock draft exercise where Josh is put on the clock for Green Bay’s Day 2 picks while the guys debate realistic draft scenarios, prospect fits, and how Brian Gutekunst could approach the board if things break a certain way in Round 1.

The conversation covers a wide range of Packers draft targets, including defensive linemen, offensive linemen, corners, edge rushers, and tight ends. Josh breaks down players like Jennings Dunker, Julian Neal, Grayson Halton, Caleb Banks, Lee Hunter, Bryce Lance, Eli Raridon, Sam Roush, and more while explaining which traits fit Green Bay’s historical draft preferences. The group also debates prospects they are skeptical of, including Derrick Moore, Keenan Nelson Jr., Daryl Jackson, and several of the bigger-name offensive tackle prospects in the class.

J.J., Jake, and Josh also spend time discussing Packers roster construction under Jeff Hafley, Green Bay’s linebacker room after the addition of Zaire Franklin, Matt LaFleur offensive fits, and how scheme changes could influence the Packers’ draft board. Along the way, the episode veers into classic DERAILED territory with jokes about Redacted Energy, draft Twitter, mock draft chaos, Bears fans in the family, and what it would take for Green Bay to make a move up into the first round.

TOPICS:

- Packers Day 2 NFL Draft strategy - Live Packers mock draft discussion - Gennings Dunker and Packers offensive line fits - Julian Neal and Packers cornerback options - Gracen Halton, Caleb Banks, and DT evaluations - Jeff Hafley defensive scheme discussion - Packers linebacker room after adding Zaire Franklin - Tight end prospects Sam Roush and Eli Raridon - Derrick Moore and Darrell Jackson evaluations - Potential Packers trade-up scenarios in Round 1

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The show then shifts into Aaron Rodgers narrative talk, as J.J. and Ryan question how much of his late Packers tenure has been cleaned up or ignored by national coverage. They revisit Rodgers’ 2022 play, missed opportunities in the passing game, the 2021 MVP debate, and why Packers fans may remember those seasons differently than the broader football media.

From there, the episode gets fully DERAILED with WOAT nominations, Will Levis slander, Caleb Williams and the Bears’ quarterback development problem, a Titans preview, and a late Jake Schyvinck cameo. They also discuss Jayden Reed’s growing role as Green Bay’s WR1, Ryan’s irritation with Matt LaFleur’s “we-fense” nickname for special teams, and the eternal Packers problem of making special teams feel harder than it should.

Major episode topics: - National media narratives about the Packers - Jeff Hafley’s defense through two games - Kenny Clark and Quay Walker’s early struggles - Jayden Reed emerging as WR1 - Aaron Rodgers, 2022 performance, and the 2021 MVP debate - WOAT nominations - Will Levis and Titans quarterback issues - Caleb Williams and the Bears offense - Packers vs. Titans preview - Matt LaFleur’s “we-fense” and Packers special teams

J.J. Lahey, Ryan Schlipp, and Jake Schyvinck kick off the first WOAT awards of the season on Packers: DERAILED, spotlighting the most aggressively bad moments from Week 1 around the NFL. Will Levis, Caleb Williams, the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Douglas, Deshaun Watson, and the Haason Reddick situation all come up as the crew works through the league’s roughest starts.

The episode also gets into the Packers’ season opener, including Josh Jacobs’ elusiveness, Jayden Reed’s absurd playmaking, Edgerrin Cooper’s early flashes, and Green Bay’s defensive work against Jalen Hurts. The guys also question Kenny Clark’s pursuit angles and discuss whether Joe Burrow deserves more scrutiny after another slow start.

Because this is Packers: DERAILED, the football talk eventually turns into film reviews. Jake breaks down Cocaine Bear, Ryan weighs in on Shin Godzilla, and Strange Brew gets a recommendation as the conversation veers from NFL analysis to cult movie chaos.

Major episode topics:

• First WOAT awards of the season
• Will Levis’ interception and rough Week 1 quarterback play
• Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, and quarterback EPA
• Bengals’ Week 1 collapse and Joe Burrow criticism
• Joe Douglas, Deshaun Watson, and the Haason Reddick situation
• Packers opener against the Eagles
• Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Edgerrin Cooper, and Kenny Clark
• Jalen Hurts and the Packers defense
• Cocaine Bear, Shin Godzilla, and Strange Brew reviews