Inbox: That's why the Packers pegged him the way they did

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Bob from Riverside, CA


Good morning, Mike. I noticed that Wentz has only one more TD than INTs (16/15). Aaron has a much better ratio (33/4). For fun I checked out QBs with five or more games played that are upside down with more INTs that TDs and there are six (not counting Taysom Hill). We are blessed to have Aaron and I hope our D can take advantage of Wentz's propensity.


After watching MNF, I've become convinced Wentz's statistical regression is mostly tied to a banged-up O-line and a lack of downfield targets. He's constantly under pressure (sacked a league-high 46 times), which leads to hurried, inaccurate and at times risky throws. Philly's front has not managed injuries and lineup shuffling the way Green Bay's has. The Eagles drafted Jalen Reagor in the first round to be a big-time weapon but he's not there yet. I thought Wentz was on his way to league MVP in '17 before he got hurt that December. There are a ton of issues around him and it's led to a talented QB having issues as well.


Darren from Wakefield, MI


Hi Mike, curious on your opinion with PHI on Monday night. I saw a pretty good defense, success with play-action, though Wentz running for his life dropping back for a pass. Is their OL weak or missing pieces currently? If it wasn't for giving up the big plays, I thought they didn't look horrible against the Hawks and I realize the Packers won't look past them. Thanks II for the great read every day.


I saw a Philly defense that will challenge Green Bay. Cox, Hargrave, Barnett and Graham make a formidable front. Seattle was 2-for-10 on third down, but penalties gave the Seahawks some conversions. I was surprised they left Slay one-on-one vs. Metcalf all night. Metcalf had 177 receiving yards, which was 77% of Wilson's 230 passing yards and 59% of their 301 total yards. At some point, don't you have to make someone else beat you? It'll be interesting to see if they take the same approach with Adams or change it up. I believe Philly's O-line was on its 10th different combination in 11 games Monday night. The injuries have kept piling up and created a constant struggle.


Steve from Alexandria, VA


Is it really analytics that tell coaches to forego a chip-shot FG on a fourth-and-4 halfway through the fourth quarter when they're down 11 points? Or is it just arrogance? I am baffled by the trend of coaches to not come away with points that could help their teams' psyche early in a road game or coming down the stretch in the fourth. Momentum is real.


I absolutely did not understand Pederson's decision to go for it on fourth-and-4 in the red zone with eight minutes left in an 11-point game. And I never will.


Cindy from Oshkosh, WI


What a catch Richard Rodgers made in the final seconds in the end zone Monday night. He can add that to his Hail Mary in Detroit memories. Gotta feel good for the guy.


It's funny. He was supposed to be the "tip guy" on the Detroit play, but as he surveyed the situation on Aaron's moon ball, he thought everyone else was too far back in the end zone, and he was right. Monday night he was there for the tip, and snagged it one-handed no less.


Tyler from Stevens Point, WI


So the Packers finally got Rodgers a first-round WR, eh?


One way to look at it. I think he could provide the same boost to the return game Tyler Ervin did last year, and he's a bigger offensive threat on the jet sweep.


Chuck from Richfield, WI


Should fans who gave Gutekunst the full fire and brimstone heat after his "non-move" for PED-cheat Will Fuller owe a him venison sausage or cheese giftpack to say thank you?


Sometimes the best deals are the ones you don't make.


Dale from Prescott, WI


Tough living on the MN border and listening to all the Viking news but how does Carolina score two defensive TDs and still lose the game? How many times do you think it's happened before?


That has to be awfully rare. I think I saw a stat once that a team scoring a defensive TD wins about 70% of the time. For two defensive scores, it's gotta be in the high 90s. A huge missed opportunity for the Panthers, who could have gone into their bye at 5-7 and hoping to get McCaffrey back to make a late run. The Packers will have their hands full regardless in three weeks, but McCaffrey will make that game an even tougher task.


Statham from Pineview, GA


I think it's fair to say that our offense can hang with any team in the league. I also think it's fair to say a playoff run could depend solely on how well our defense complements the offense. How much will three of our next four against Sanders, (potentially) McCaffrey, and Henry tell us about how ready our D is for that playoff run?


The Tennessee game will be the biggest barometer because the Titans are such a complete team. But there are three games to win before then.