Jay from Land O' Lakes, FL

Is Sunday's game a statement game? Whether the Packers narrowly win, or win by a TD or so, or win big are the three most likely outcomes. A win is a win, sure, but narrowly winning could be an unfavorable sign, given the quality of Da Bears.

I don't believe in statement games in Week 1. Last year should have been a statement game against Seattle, but broken collarbones don't discriminate. You obviously want to win an opener against a division rival, but the true statement games come down the stretch in my measure.

Rick from Alexandria, VA

Would the tackle of Matthew Stafford by Nick Perry used in the opening of "Packers Unscripted" be considered lowering the helmet to initiate contact this year?

I don't think so, especially since it wasn't to the head or neck area. It looks like a good, clean sack to me.

James from Greendale, WI

As much as the Chicago Bears gave up for Mack, I just don't see where one player (who is not a quarterback) could turn a 5-11 team into a Super Bowl contender. Without their draft picks, they won't be able to restock/improve several positions they might need, and will not be able to re-sign some of their own players or pursue free agents.

It's a bold move because even Reggie White needed Brett Favre. The Bears have pushed their chips in the middle with Mitchell Trubisky. They've put weapons around him offensively and given Vic Fangio one of the best young rushers in the game. Let's shuffle up and deal.

Jessi from Sterling, KS

Explaining the newbies on "Packers Unscripted" and their journey to the team helps me connect with them so much more than reading a stat article when signed. Will you continue to dive into players' journeys through the "Packers Unscripted" season?

As long as my badge keeps working to get in the building and my wife is still cool with me being late for dinner. Explaining those journeys is my favorite thing to write about. That's why I got into this business. Those are the stories I'm passionate about.

Bill from Bloomfield Hills, MI

I see Damarious Randall on the Browns' depth chart as the starting free safety. Do you see that as a better fit for him or have any thoughts on what that may mean the Browns are doing with their personnel?

Yes. Mike McCarthy said as much earlier this year. The Browns identified Randall as a safety when they traded for him. He has a lot of God-given ability. I hope it works out.

Lucas from Oakdale, CA

We read so much about players' salaries increasing and becoming a certain percentage of the salary cap. I never hear of the owners who are paying the salaries of those athletes. Are their salaries going up astronomically as well?

Salaries go up in lockstep with the cap, which has been increasing roughly $10 million each year since 2012. So I guess the answer to your question is yes.

Mike from Maple Grove, MN

Love reading every day. I wanted to spark a discussion about TV and streaming services. I'm not sure when the contracts are up, but the NFL would be insane not to dive deep into the streaming services. I can't speak any numbers, of course, but I would bet within a few years with a streaming service similar to what NFL Sunday Ticket offers, more people would be streaming than are currently subscribed to Sunday Ticket. Thoughts?

I don't know what the future holds for TV contracts. Those decisions are up to individuals with a lot more zeros on their paychecks. However, streaming is the future and the league understands that based on the deals it's struck with Amazon and Twitter over the past few seasons. Probably the best example remains WWE. Whatever you think of professional wrestling, WWE got out ahead of this streaming thing and is reaping the rewards because of it.

Dave from Huntsville, AL

Vic said if you pay it, you count it towards the cap. Is waived injured the exception?

Nope. There are no exceptions.

Dave from Comer, GA

I really enjoy the Packers Minute videos. Is that going to be a daily addition during the regular season?