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Jason B. Hirschhorn

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Award-winning NFL and CFB writer. Co-founder of @theleap.bsky.social, a Packers newsletter. PFWA member. Bylines: NFL.com, SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, Sports On Earth (RIP). 🔗 linktr.ee/by_jbh

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · Oct 12

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 17h

This may or may not have something to do with the upcoming edition of Hunting for Hasselbecks.

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Finding the next Hasselbeck: Why the Packers draft late-round QBs and who they will target in 2024

The Packers used to regularly draft QBs in the late rounds, uncovering gems like Matt Hasselbeck and flipping them in trades. GM Brian Gutekunst wants to revive that practice.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 17h

It's Byrum Brown time 📺

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 20h

Packers game statuses for Week 6

QUESTIONABLE:
Aaron Banks
Nate Hobbs
Brandon McManus
Jacob Monk
Zach Tom
Rasheed Walker

OUT:
Anthony Belton
Christian Watson
Devonte Wyatt

Everyone else is off the injury report.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 23h

Rasheed Walker is practicing in some capacity today.

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Rasheed Walker's status for Week 6:

"He's another guy who we're going to follow through and see what he can do today."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 23h

The Bengals list Ja'Marr Chase as questionable to play due to an illness. Shemar Stewart is doubtful with an ankle injury.

The Packers face the Bengals in two days.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Christian Watson's availability for Week 6:

"He won't play this week, but he has looked pretty damn good. I'm excited for when that day comes."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on T.J. Slaton, now a member of the Bengals defense:

"I think Slaton's done a hell of a job. He really shows up, being a physical and, at times, very dominating force on the interior. He's a guy we know very well. When he goes, he can be a major problem."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Rasheed Walker's status for Week 6:

"He's another guy who we're going to follow through and see what he can do today."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on potentially adding a kicker if Brandon McManus can't play this week:

"I think that's definitely part of our plan in regards to at least having a workout. We'll see where we're at."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Brandon McManus' status for Week 6:

"We'll see when we get out there. I got to check my thesaurus, apparently."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

The Packers have promoted Dr. Michael K. Ryan to head team physician.

Dr. Patrick McKenzie, who previously held that title, is now a senior medical advisor for Green Bay.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

The Packers worked out kickers Greg Joseph and Lucas Havrisik today.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

Brandon McManus says he plans to play this Sunday.

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur said kicker Brandon McManus' quad injury is "a major concern right now."

LaFleur said they have a plan if McManus can't play this Sunday.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 1d

If Rasheed Walker's DNP isn't just a one-day thing, the Packers' starting O-line could look like this on Sunday:

LT — Jordan Morgan (first start in that spot)
LG — Aaron Banks (returning from injury)
C — Elgton Jenkins
RG — Sean Rhyan
RT — Zach Tom (also returning from injury)

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur said kicker Brandon McManus' quad injury is "a major concern right now."

LaFleur said they have a plan if McManus can't play this Sunday.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

Even if Matt LaFleur won't admit it, Week 1 of this season qualifies. That was true in the moment, and it looks even more impressive when considering what the Lions have done since then.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

The Bengals correctly determined that they couldn't continue with Jake Browning as their starting QB. Whether Joe Flacco fixes the problem is another matter, however.

For @theleap.bsky.social: How Flacco affects Sunday's Bengals-Packers game

How Joe Burrow affects Sunday's Bengals-Packers game

The Bengals correctly determined that they couldn't continue with Jake Browning as their starting QB. Whether Joe Flacco fixes the problem is another matter, however.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

The Packers' Wednesday injury report is out.

DNP: Anthony Belton, Devonte Wyatt

LIMITED: Aaron Banks, Kingsley Enagbare, Nate Hobbs, Brandon McManus, Jacob Monk, Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker, Christian Watson, Savion Williams

FULL: Tucker Kraft, Jordan Love, Jordan Morgan

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 2d

Bengals HC Zac Taylor confirms that Joe Flacco will start Sunday against the Packers.

I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about how Flacco's arrival affects the game 👇

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

How Joe Burrow affects Sunday's Bengals-Packers game

The Bengals correctly determined that they couldn't continue with Jake Browning as their starting QB. Whether Joe Flacco fixes the problem is another matter, however.

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur when asked if Anthony Belton is close to returning from his ankle injury:

"No."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Zach Tom, who's working back from an oblique injury:

"He's doing well right now. He'll be limited, and we'll see where he goes. ... We'll be in pads today, so I think that'll be a good test to see exactly where we're at."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on ramp-up plan for Christian Watson:

"Everyday, he'll start to do a little bit more."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Christian Watson:

"Here's a guy that's so impactful. There's very few who are as big and strong and fast as Christian Watson."

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Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Christian Watson:

"Here's a guy that's so impactful. There's very few who are as big and strong and fast as Christian Watson."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur adds:

"We haven't executed very well, quite honestly. If you look at it, we got punked."

Jason B. Hirschhorn @byjbh.bsky.social · 3d

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on special-teams issues:

"I think it's more than anything not giving up the big play. ... You can't have the catastrophic plays, because they make such a big impact on the game of football."