Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween except for Coach LaFleur.

That was an all-timer during Friday’s news conference. I don’t think I’m ever gonna forget that one. Matt LaFleur is about his football business.

Reaction to beating Steelers?

How to keep the players’ focus on a Carolina Panthers team that has struggled?

The Packers had their wake-up call in Cleveland, a vivid reminder of what can happen when you let the opponent stick around a few minutes too long. The Packers know the assignment. They need that sixth win and the only way to capture it is through the Carolina team before them.

The Pack is a beast at home so far this year. Ain’t gonna change this week. Reasons to believe: 1) Lambeau in November. C’mon! 2) The stars will shine brightly. Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft, Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Josh Jacobs, etc. 3) The return of Christian Watson makes a dynamic offense even better. 4) Emerging players are stepping up – Emanuel Wilson, Carrington Valentine, Matthew Golden as examples. 5) This team has confidence, momentum, and an attitude that they will not be denied. GPG!

The Packers are looking for their first four-game win streak since going undefeated during the month of October last year. What’s more, Green Bay is sitting in a powerful position in a crowded NFC race. A fourth home win would nicely stay ahead of the pack heading into the second half.

Wes, the Steelers had some success with their heavy package. Do the Packers have the big guys who could create a mismatch if they employed a heavy package of their own? Is Sean Rhyan athletic enough to be a pass catcher out of a heavy formation? Will our DC create a heavy D to counter going forward?

I, too, was thinking this past week about how infrequently the Packers have deployed an extra offensive lineman, especially during the post-Marcedes Lewis era. Defensively, the Packers will be ready for anything. They know Carolina wants to put the ball in the hands of Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard and will do whatever it takes to get that duo going.

Wes, loved, LOVED, loved the piece you did on Emanuel Wilson! The person-underneath-the-helmet articles are always a favorite of mine. As a woman of faith, his story was encouraging to me. I’ve always had a soft spot for Emanuel, and your story just made me appreciate him more. Thank you for writing that!

My favorite thing about Wilson is he wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to be who he is. That’s a rare trait. Watching his personality come out over the past three years has been fun, on top of the fact he’s a very talented running back. The Packers have needed him, too, with the injuries to AJ Dillon and MarShawn Lloyd the past two years.

Tyler from Albuquerque, NM

I’ve always been a big Wilson fan. Seeing him get hurt in 2023 broke my heart because you can tell he always plays with 100% of his. Something Packers fans really admire. Wes, seeing your article makes me pull for him even more. Here’s to Emanuel ripping off a 70-yarder for a TD this week.

Wilson has grown so much as a football player since he was claimed off waivers from Denver. He runs fearlessly and that enables him to get to top speed in a hurry.

Bret from Stevensville, MT

Not a question, just a comment. Although there has been much concern about Josh Jacobs and the running game, I would like to point out his value in the passing game. Not only is he very good as a receiving option, but his blitz pick-ups are exceptional. I think that aspect of a running back’s skills gets overlooked by fans.

Jacobs and the ground game will be just fine. The Packers had a rough start to the year, but the ground game has seen plenty of signs of life during this three-game winning streak. Jacobs has been solid and I’m excited to see what he can do as the temperatures begin to dip.

Steve from Middletown, KY

Good morning. I feel like Buffalo gave a good recipe to beat the Panthers. Establish the pass to open the run. The Panthers have a slight RB controversy going on between using Dowdle or Hubbard, who returned from injury last week. I believe an early lead this week will go a long way to being successful. What’s your thoughts on that? GPG!

Pass to run, run to pass, the Packers have to do to whatever it takes to be the better running team. Run the ball, stop the run, win the game.