Packernet After Dark: Live Fan Reactions to the Most Painful Loss of the Season
Packernet Podcast: Daily Green Bay Packers Podcast
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4.7 • 524 Ratings
🗓️ 13 January 2026
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
The phone lines lit up after the Packers suffered one of the most gut-wrenching playoff losses in recent memory—blowing an 18-point halftime lead to the Chicago Bears and getting eliminated from the postseason. Callers from across the country dialed in to process the pain, vent their frustrations, and ask the hard questions about Matt LaFleur's future in Green Bay.
The second half collapse dominated the conversation: six points scored versus 28 allowed, Josh Jacobs limited to just six rushing yards, and Brandon McManus missing kicks when they mattered most. Multiple callers declared they're done defending LaFleur after watching another playoff implosion, questioning whether a coach heading into year eight can suddenly develop the leadership qualities he's failed to demonstrate. The discussion turned philosophical as fans compared Green Bay's championship culture—or lack thereof—to the Patriots and Chiefs dynasties that seem to find ways to win when everything is on the line.
Amid the despair, callers found common ground in praising Jayden Reed's breakout performance and expressing cautious optimism about returning injured players. But the overriding sentiment was clear: something fundamental needs to change if this team is going to stop pissing down their leg when it matters most.
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| 0:00.0 | You feel this nervousness on the phone there? |
| 0:04.1 | Sir, I've been trying to make an urgent phone call up there. |
| 0:08.0 | I don't think it's something I want to do on an overseas phone. |
| 0:10.8 | You got to make some phone calls? |
| 0:12.8 | Hanging up the phone. |
| 0:13.7 | Prank caller! |
| 0:14.2 | Prank call it! |
| 0:16.3 | Ladies and gentlemen, welcome once again to Packernet After Dark. |
| 0:20.4 | This is the call-in show, the Packernet Podcast Network. |
| 0:24.4 | If you'd like to call in, if you'd like to participate in the show, please feel free to do so. |
| 0:29.6 | The phone number here is 608501-07-18. New callers go directly to the front of the line. |
| 0:38.4 | We got no new callers. |
| 0:40.3 | So I think we'll just go ahead and get started right away with Uncle Rico. |
| 0:47.7 | Well, that sucks. |
| 0:49.3 | It's a big one. |
| 0:50.5 | By the way, this is Uncle Rico. |
| 0:52.5 | What up? |
| 0:53.5 | Anyways, you guys know I've been a big Matt LaFleur defender, but I'm done with that. |
| 1:00.9 | Dude couldn't manage a clock. |
| 1:04.9 | Couldn't manage timeouts. |
| 1:10.2 | I don't know what his issue is, but he's a freaking tard. |
| 1:15.1 | So I don't give a hoot if he leaves. |
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