Wilde: Packers Defense About to Explode — Josh Jacobs Should Sit?

21/11/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with updates on Josh Jacobs’ knee injury and why resting him before Thanksgiving might be the right move. The crew discusses whether the Packers can survive a week with Emmanuel Wilson as the lead back and why load management might become part of the NFL’s future.

Wilde also makes a bold prediction — that the Packers’ defense will finally start forcing turnovers after a frustrating stretch of dropped interceptions. He explains how Jeff Hafley’s defense has been strong everywhere but takeaways, and why Sunday’s matchup might change that.

Plus: Jason breaks down Christian Watson’s growth, why he’s become one of the locker room’s most respected voices, and which Packers receivers have earned trust going forward.

🎧 Jen, Gabe & Chewy deliver authentic Packers talk, insider info, and Wisconsin sports fun every weekday morning on ESPN Milwaukee and wherever you get your podcasts.

Packers, Green Bay Packers, Jason Wilde, Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Jordan Love, Packers defense, Packers turnovers, Packers Vikings, Packers podcast, Jeff Hafley, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy, Wisconsin sports, Lambeau Field, Packers wide receivers

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