In this Halloween-week special, John and Andy kick off Packers Blitz Episode #110 with laughs, chills, and fiery takes on the NFL. Between haunted tales from John’s Dairyland Frights podcast and hot debates about the state of football, this episode delivers equal parts spooky fun and gridiron insight.
The guys debut their new segment “What the Hell’s Going On Out Here?”, tackling three major NFL controversies before breaking down the Packers’ latest win against the Steelers and previewing their upcoming matchup versus Carolina.
🔥 New Segment – “What the Hell’s Going On Out Here?”
🩻 The Carson Wentz Controversy: Did the Vikings risk their quarterback’s career by playing him injured?
🎰 NFL Gambling Scandals: From the NBA’s mafia ties to the NFL’s betting hypocrisy—how close are we to the next big scandal?
🦓 Bad Officiating: John and Andy unload on missed calls, “tush-push” chaos, and whether refs are secretly betting on games.
💚 Packers vs. Steelers Breakdown
Packers surge back from a sluggish start to beat the Steelers 35-25.
Jordan Love completes 20 straight passes, tying a Brett Favre record.
Tucker Kraft dominates National Tight Ends Day with 143 yards and 6 TDs on the season—earning comparisons to prime Gronk.
Rashan Gary and Kingsley Enagbare lead a revitalized defense.
🏆 Packers Blitz Players of the Game
Tucker Kraft – unstoppable tight end performance.
Jordan Love – 360 yards, 3 TDs, 0 turnovers, NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
📊 NFC North Update
Packers: 5-1-1, leading the division.
Lions: 5-2 and hungry.
Bears: streaky at 4-3 after losing to a 1-5 team.
Vikings: 3-4 and sinking fast.
🧩 Week 9 Preview: Packers vs. Panthers
Green Bay favored by 13.5 points at Lambeau.
Andy predicts a 31-17 Packers win; John goes 27-10.
Keys to victory: protect Jordan Love, feast on a battered Carolina O-line, and maintain momentum for four full quarters.
John shares spooky recommendations for the weekend:
Van Helsing (2004) – Hugh Jackman hunts monsters and vampires.
Drag Me to Hell (2009) – a terrifying Sam Raimi classic.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) – Tim Burton’s gothic masterpiece.
Packers’ offense is finding its rhythm behind Jordan Love.
NFL integrity under fire: gambling, injuries, and officiating all spark debate.
Packers must stay consistent for all four quarters to become NFC contenders.
The NFC is wide open—this could be Green Bay’s year.
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