Roger from Marathon, FL

Ready to play shutdown defense again?

That's the goal every week for Mike Pettine's crew regardless of who's available on the other side of the ball.

Daniel from Delta, PA

Speaking of stats, I'm almost certain I read an article a couple years back about how the Lions have never had back-to-back seasons with 10-plus wins. Have you ever heard this or know if it was/is true?

The crazy thing is it's true. All of it.

Eric from Kenosha, WI

I just caught up on the week of Inbox and I have a comment about Wes's thought Inbox would have been OK with the Rodgers pick. Many of us were not OK. We were apoplectic, with our delusions of Favre playing forever despite his hem-hawing. You guys would have had a rough few weeks talking fans off the proverbial ledge. Anyway, I've never been happier to look back on something I was dead wrong about. I kind of wish we had a 2005 Inbox to look back at now for chuckles.

Could you imagine what the summer of Favre would have been like? We might have taken permanent vacation.

Brad from Marion, IA

Patricia from Portland said she "loves stats." This got me thinking of one of the most misleading stats, YAC. How long before we give YAC to the wide receiver as yardage gained and not give it to the QB? These sideline throws that a WR breaks for a long touchdown are very misleading as QB passing yards. I say give credit where credit is due!

I think it's perfectly fine to attribute yards after catch to receivers because they're doing the heavy lifting. However, I do think some credit goes to the quarterback finding his receiver in space and giving him the opportunity to make a play. It takes two to tango on every completion.

Michael from Berrien Springs, MI

I apologize in advance knowing this topic has been beaten to death, but did you see the hit on Luck by two Pats defenders who both landed full weight on him for a sack during the Colts' first possession? How is that not a flag? And why does it seem to always cost the Packers a win (Fail Mary/Matthews RTP) before the adjustments are made? Maddening!

It's not a flag because it wasn't a penalty – just like how Matthews' sack of Kirk Cousins wasn't a penalty. This isn't hard.

Greg from Downers Grove, IL

If the old adage "take what they give you" holds true, Sunday's game should be fun to watch as our RB trio should put up some solid numbers. Would love to see Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers orchestrate a game plan around multiple TE sets and let the ground game take command. When was the last time the Pack has gained 175 or 200 yards rushing?

The Packers put up 226 rushing yards at Soldier Field in December 2016, with Ty Montgomery (162 rushing yards, 10.1 yards per carry) and Christine Michael (45 yards, 11.3 ypc) having big days. On paper, this seems like the perfect time to bust out those two- and three-tight-end sets. We'll see what Mike McCarthy and Co. dial up Sunday.

Shawn from Kissimmee, FL

I really hope that Jaire Alexander is healthy enough to play and does go up against Golden Tate. Both guys are big personalities with lots of confidence, some would call it hubristic. It would be great if Jaire can shut him down and get in his head.

Alexander is questionable to play through that groin injury, but I hope we see that matchup happen in the middle of the field. They're both big personalities and Alexander backs down from no man.

Jordan from Goose Creek, SC

Now we have a Mount Rushmore of stats! Points per drive (scoring efficiency), average starting field position, (turnovers/yardage), number of plays ratio (sustaining drives/controlling TOP), QB rating (QB play is the most important position).

But what about QB wins?

Jason from New Hampton, IA

I think it's important to remember to not let the highs get too high, and the lows get too low. I believe the team knows that well. Fans need to remember this as well. Kyler Fackrell is a great example. At the beginning of the season, who saw him leading the team in sacks at this point? Not many. Career tracks aren't linear. That said, his hot start may not continue at the same pace. It doesn't mean anyone should panic or question his effort.