Jeremiah from Denver, CO

It's fear, you're missing a fear of the unknown. Most people are quite insecure about the unknown; the things they can't control or don't understand. It is typical for an insecure person to project some sort of illusion that imitates control and gives them a feeling of power, like a high draft pick for tanking. As a professional, you are familiar with the long season and accept the ups and downs that come with it. More relevant, are teams conservative with injuries earlier in the season?

I think most teams take a similar approach no matter what time of year – if your best guy is able to play effectively, he plays. Maybe depth at a particular position factors into it on occasion, but I think that's rare. I understand the faction that wants Rodgers to heal up and not take any additional risks, but I just don't think you can operate that way in this league. Sixteen games is a long season, but at the same time it's such a limited number of opportunities compared to other sports.

Baxter from Milwaukee, WI

Christian Yelich, Aaron Rodgers, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Could this be the MVP trifecta in the making?

We can say we heard it here first.

Jarle from Kirkenes, Norway

Witty Spoff is also factually incorrect Spoff. Three teams were standing at 1-1-1 in both 1972 and 1973. The Packers were one of the teams in '73. The fourth teams were 0-2-1, and now I feel like a jerk for ruining a good joke.

You didn't ruin it. I executed it poorly, and many readers pointed out my math oversight, though I think everyone knew what I was getting at. That's why I'm sitting here and Jerry Seinfeld is sitting on gazillions of dollars (among many other reasons). I know I'll always have the Inbox to keep me honest.

Aaron from Forest Grove, OR

Anyone else feel one underrated aspect of the young Kenny Clark is his durability? It seems we have the same guys on defense getting injured over and over again while he continues to press on. He's an impressive dude.

He was carted off the field last November and missed one game. His snap count is way up this year, and the loss of Wilkerson will put even more responsibility on him, but the Packers have to be smart and make sure he's good for the long haul.

Michael from Berrien Springs, MI

I know Jason Spriggs is a developing player coming off a bad injury but he struggled against Kerrigan in the Washington game. I understand the "next man up" mantra but, with the injuries to our O-line on the right side coupled with the devastation the Bills' D put on the Vikings' offense, do you anticipate our coaches using Lewis, Kendricks, or chip blocks from our backs a bit more to give our injured line a little help?

In certain situations, yes. Going into a week game-planning for these issues boosts the chances for success versus reacting in-game on the fly when certain concepts may not have been practiced. That said, Bulaga practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, so it may be just McCray out of the starting lineup on Sunday. We'll see.

Lu from Norwich, England

Through his career so far Byron Bell has played right across the O-line. Where do you seem him being needed most for us this season? (Yes, this question is partly because I felt bad that he's never the Bell anyone is talking about.)

He finished the game for McCray in Washington, so he could get the starting nod at right guard this week. He was a versatile veteran brought in precisely for situations up front like this.

Doug from Westford, MA

"See you Sunday." I don't know if it was the extra space between the question and Wes's answer or what, but it made the comic timing of Wes's response so perfect, I laughed out loud, at work, for at least 15 seconds. Spunky Wes is the best Wes!

Now that belongs stitched on a pillow. For the baby's crib.

Jace from Eagle, ID

The league's informational video on how to tackle the quarterback does not take "all variables into account." They need to realize that none of the four examples they provide as "legal" tackles show the defender hitting the quarterback from the front (such as Clay's hit in the Washington game). All four examples are OLBs or DEs rushing the QB from the outside, which makes it easier for the defender to roll off the QB upon contact.

Couldn't agree more, and Matthews pointed out the same thing Thursday. The crux of that video is the league is placing the responsibility on the pass rusher to avoid landing with his body weight on the QB. That's the new emphasis, when the original rule (if I'm not mistaken) says it's only a foul if landing with the body weight is "unnecessary." A huge difference there. A friend in college used to tease me all the time when, after I messed up, I'd say, "But I wasn't trying to." To get my goat, the response was always, "You have to try not to." The league has changed the rule from the former to the latter in terms of how it's being interpreted, and I think it's patently unfair to defenders. Everyone can get on board with eliminating that "little extra" intended to "send a message" to the QB, but this change or emphasis just goes way too far. It's not practical.

Tom from Pine River, WI

I would like to share this headline from the Green Bay Press-Gazette: "Packers Robbed of Victory by Referee in Rough Battle." This isn't from this week's paper, it's from 1919 when Green Bay lost to Beloit.

A 6-0 loss when the Packers came in 10-0, preventing the franchise's inaugural season from finishing undefeated. Now we know why the Packers are always in the middle of this stuff.

Tim from Manitowoc, WI

Sorry if this has been previously discussed. Why not add two more officials for each game to increase better angles and less missed calls? Maybe a QB official and another official in the defensive backfield?

I still don't think my idea of separate safety officials is all that bad.

Dylan from Houston, TX

Will the "100 Seasons" patch be on the throwbacks this weekend? If so, will it be changed more blue to match the uniforms?