Inbox: It's good the league took notice

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John from Long Valley, NJ


I am torn concerning getting the bye. GB has struggled after a bye and they have good mojo right now (excluding Saturday). Other hand, get healthy (e.g. Jamaal Williams), don't travel, tough weather assuming we can play in it! I would like to finish with two wins and 13-3 again, to show last year wasn't a fluke. I also want AR getting that MVP since GB has less weapons than KC thus showing his importance. Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts.


Fans always get nervous about January byes but that is a huge advantage for the top seeds in the NFC and AFC. To me, there is nothing better than getting the No. 1 seed, resting up and being one win away from playing that elusive NFC title game at Lambeau Field. It's the path of least resistance to the Super Bowl…as the crow flies.


Statham from Pineview, GA


When was the last time a QB and WR from the same team led the league in passing and receiving TDs? I know, I know, there are still two games left. However, it is definitely within the grasp of Rodgers and Adams.


And that's despite Adams missing two games!


Kyle from Simpsonville, SC


Not at all to look past what should be a great game against the Titans, but if Chicago can keep it up and take down the lowly Jags on Sunday afternoon, we may very well get a Week 17 matchup at Soldier Field with the Bears playing for the final playoff spot and the Pack to lock up the lone first-round bye. Perhaps the carping about the expanded format (mine included) has been premature?


Paul from London, Ontario


Good morning! Many thanks for your hard work to put out content for Packer fans everywhere! Does (or did) ML treat this week as a "micro" bye and give the guys a day off? It seems that any extra time off is a big plus at this point in the season.


Kinda. They pushed everything up a day, with the players taking off Monday instead of today. They'll practice today, Wednesday and Thursday, and break Friday for Christmas.


Ronald from Panabo, Philippines


Insiders, just wondering have you talked to any fans in attendance about the experience? It must be intimate, like a high school game, no lines for food or the restroom. But it sure is hard to get the wave going.


I've talked to quite a few folks who enjoyed it. It's certainly an unprecedented experience that I hope we don't repeat in 2021. In a year where everyday life has been upended, it was neat to see all the frontline workers in attendance Saturday.


Sonia from Fairbanks, AK


Will Jacksonville tank for Trevor this weekend, essentially giving the Bears a bye week before our final game? If the NFL always follows the money, wouldn't it make sense to have a lottery with the teams who don't make the playoffs? It would be must-watch TV.


"Tank for Trevor"? Or "Go Hard for Gardner!" See, I can bumper-sticker, too!


Bob from Rome, NY


Dear Mike and Wes, I know you put an end to bumper stickers but I got this last one: "Never second guess Spoff and Wes." I'm having some printed and I'll be sure Santa puts one each of your wife's stockings! Merry Christmas everyone – Stay safe and healthy!


Haha, if you are serious, I have just the spot for it in my cubicle.


Keith from Dearborn, MI


Wes Hod, I'm picking up my Dearborn ham tomorrow. Got me thinking...what would a Christmas dinner look like in a Seattle Ferris-wheel car with Spoff? Would he just come empty-handed and expect you to bring the whole meal?


It would look like a mess. What viewers didn't see two years ago in Seattle was how I nearly hurled over everyone once we got off the Ferris wheel.


Brett from Oshkosh, WI


I've never seen or heard someone say "Happy Christmas" in any form. I'm not against it, just saying it felt funny to read at the end of yesterday's Inbox.


Merry Holidays to you and yours!


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