It’s time to lock in and fight

When do the Packers play next?

Tyler from Stetsonville, WI

For the first time this season, I find myself nervous for a game all week. I guess that means the game means something, which is always what you want as a fan come January. I think this team *can* beat our neighbors to the west and I hope they do and look good doing so! A W is a W, so I don’t really care how it comes. To that point: How are Keisean Nixon and Christian Watson looking for Sunday afternoon? They’ll play a huge role in this one should they both play.

Nervous energy is positive energy if channeled properly. It means you have something to lose and much to gain. Heightened stakes raise cognizance, and a keen sense of awareness often brings out the best in a person and a team. So, it’s time to lock in and fight. Nixon and Watson didn’t practice Wednesday. The Packers sure could use both this Sunday.

Good morning, gentlemen. Would you please recap which teams need to lose, etc., to continue the Packers’ trip to the playoffs? I thank you.

Tom from Douglassville, PA

Who are you worried about more, the Vikings or the Lions?

Here is my formula to win: Disrupt Kirk Cousins’ passing tempo by jamming the receivers at the line of scrimmage, tackle clean and swarm to the ball, win the turnover battle by protecting the ball, win time of possession with 150 yards rushing. control field position with better special-teams play, smash them in the mouth right away and don’t stop, and get loud Lambeau! Yours?

That’s quite the grocery list, Scott, but everything starts with containing Cousins and Justin Jefferson. The Packers can’t let those two guys beat them like they did in the opener. Cousins, in particular, has played so well in this series with Green Bay. He’s a much better quarterback than fans like to give him credit for. The defense needs to get home, generate some more takeaways, and neutralize Jefferson to the best of its ability. Offensively, I think the Packers can get the job done against a Vikings defense that isn’t exactly peaking.

Hi Wes, if you could lock in one of these for Sunday, which would it be?

1) Jefferson held to less than six catches and 100 yards.

2) Watson and Doubs combine for 150 yards and two TDs.

3) 150 yards rushing for the Packers.

4) Plus-two turnover differential for the Packers.

5) Four sacks for the Packers’ D.

6) 60% conversion rate on third down for the Packers.

I’ll take the turnovers. The Packers overcame Miami’s pass productivity due largely to takeaways and third-down…