T from Waterloo, IA

I'm getting frustrated watching running backs use their head as a battering ram against defenders, even in the open field and no penalty gets called. Meanwhile, a linebacker looks down at his shoes and gets 15 yards. Will there ever be equality with this rule or will we be subjected to continued prejudice against defense?

I don't have the energy for another rules debate today. Sorry. But let's revisit after a few more games.

Steve from Green Bay, WI

Is there a patron god of pick-sixes? Maybe Hexofenes or something like that? He clearly favors Rodgers. Aaron has only thrown two in his entire career. I've seen two gimmes this year bounce off the DB's chest. Whoever has the altar to Hexofenes in your basement or garage, please keep up the good work.

It takes some luck to have a stat like that, but it's not all luck. Rodgers providing two "opportunities" in a month's time is just as rare.

Lori from Winona, MN

Aaron Rodgers took some snaps under center. Could you talk about what that means going forward for Green Bay's offense and opposing defenses?

The more he's under center, the more effective play-action can be, especially for downfield throws off of boots or keeps that give himself extra time and a clear throwing lane. You can run play-action out of the shotgun or pistol, but often it doesn't draw as strong a reaction from the defense.

Tim from Spokane, WA

It seems our defense is starting to click and will only get better once we get King back. A lot of upside to our defense and I believe it'll be a force to be reckoned with. I have no doubt the offense will be running full steam ahead now that Rodgers is getting more practice time. Our opponents should be afraid. Be very afraid!

Just like there's no crying in baseball, there's no fear in the NFL. Surprises and unscouted looks dwindle in October and beyond. Everyone starts figuring out what their opponents do best and strive to take it away. Those who discover the proper balance between imposing their will and making adjustments find the most consistent success. Never believe anyone's actually afraid of anyone else in this league.

Griffin from Naples, FL

Kyler Sackrell. Yeah?

You thought long and hard there.

Robert from Seattle, WA

Do you recall if Rodgers has ever had even close to as good a stretch of four games as Mahomes?

Plenty, depending on your point of comparison. Mahomes' impressive numbers are as follows: 90-of-138, 65.2 percent, 1,200 yards, 14 TD, 0 INT, 126.5 rating. I crunched some numbers, and if we use passer rating as the barometer, Rodgers has enjoyed five stretches of four games in his career better than 126.5. They are: games 9-12 in 2010 (131.3), games 6-9 in 2011 (142.0), games 4-7 in 2012 (127.2), games 4-7 in 2014 (137.9), and games 9-12 also in 2014 (128.1). In four of those five runs, Rodgers' completion percentage was higher than 65.2, and in three of them he topped 1,200 yards. The only stat for which I couldn't find Rodgers matching or exceeding Mahomes is the 14-0 TDs/INTs. Rodgers' ratios in the five stretches were, in order, 11-0, 14-1, 16-2, 13-0, 13-0.

Paul from Gorham, ME

Hi Insiders, when I open the recap of the game and choose Box Score, I see that Rodgers was 22/40 for 282 yards. Then if I look under Players, I see he was 22/40 for 298 yards. The difference was not running because he ran about 30 yards and which is also listed separately under "Rushing." Why is there a difference between 282 and 298?

Sixteen lost yards in sacks. Those come off the team's net passing yards, but not off the individual QB's passing yards. To fend off another potential question, college football does it differently, counting sack yardage as rushing yardage. That's not how it's done in the NFL.

Elizabeth from Sylvania, OH

Assuming Rodgers is No. 1, who is No. 2 (or 3) in Ted Thompson's greatest draft picks? Give us your top five.

Without defining all the criteria, and not counting anyone without five years of experience in the NFL because their careers haven't played out enough, I'll do it this way. To me, his top five picks in the first two rounds, in the order they were selected, were Rodgers, Collins, Jennings, Nelson and Matthews. From the third round and later, I'll say Crosby, Sitton, Lang, Daniels and Bakhtiari, though it's really hard to leave Finley off the list.

Sara from St. Paul, MN

I've tried out some other Packer podcasts and shows – none of them are as good as you two! I appreciate the knowledge you both share, the pragmatic and logical approach you take to examining the game. Thanks to packers.com I've become a better fan of the game! Thanks all.

Very kind of you to say. To hear I've helped anyone become a better fan of the game is rewarding. I mean that in all sincerity.

Jon from Laramie, WY

Best defensive infielder in the game? Have you seen one Nolan Arenado?

I have, and he's superb. But Baez is in a league of his own with the glove.

Aaron from Forest Grove, OR

OK Spoff, I'll concede. Yelich is the MVP and hats off to the Brewers for an amazing run so far and for kicking the Cubs' tails in a faux tiebreaker. I just don't know how a guy who has 40 doubles, nine triples, 34 HRs, 111 RBIs, 20-plus stolen bases, and plays elite defense at three positions can be overlooked. Stats aren't everything but I believe Baez is the only player EVER to accomplish that.

I don't think he's being overlooked at all. It's one of those years. In 1941, Ted Williams hit .406, 47 points better than anyone else, and led the league with 37 homers, but didn't win the MVP. Joe DiMaggio, with his 56-game hitting streak and league-best 125 RBIs, did. It happens.

Trevor from Carmel, NY

It boggles my mind how we go through this every year. Why do the fans want the team peaking in September? Why do they want every gadget, every secret weapon exposed and overused before the leaves have turned? Why do they expect perfection out of the gate? The players hold themselves to higher standards, and so they should... but c'mon folks, pace yourselves. Stop listening to the talking heads and worrying about your fantasy team. A win is a win. Just let the season play out.

As I always say, it's a week-to-week league. That part never changes for me.

Curtis from Chaska, MN

The Vikings are not playing up to expectations after an NFC Championship loss, the Bears have come out of nowhere to lead the division, and the Packers have shut out an AFC East team. This season is resembling a certain previous season in our division. Hopefully it will end with the same result.