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James from Chicago, IL

"What's to left to play for? A draft pick?" Is Ben from Brainerd kidding? These guys are competitors and professionals whose next contract is dependent upon what they put on film today. They're not just playing for bragging rights. These guys are playing for financial security and that won't happen if they aren't giving it 100%. Never root for the draft pick! Play to win or don't play.

There are still eight games left to be played and the Packers have to keep pushing – not only for the victory that's eluded them for more than a month now but also to see who responds in a positive way in these trying times. From a coaching perspective, I'll echo Matt LaFleur's comments at the end of his news conference Sunday – they have to take a good hard look at everything and get ready for Dallas.

Lynn from Machesney Park, IL

Where do the Packers go from here? Do you think it's true that one win can turn this around? I've been a fan all my life growing up in the GB area, this past Sunday almost felt like I was watching the Packers in the '70s and '80s again where winning was hard to come by. However, I feel that this experience may make us a force next year?

The Packers simply need to win. Then, we can talk about the rest of the season, playoffs, future, etc. Mentally, I think everyone is locked on picking up that fourth win of the season. That's the only thing that matters right now.

Paul from Eau Claire, WI

Bill Parcells said, "You are what your record says you are." Watching games around the league, this looks like a 3-6 team. What can be done immediately to not get a winning season, but to just get a win coming into the hard part of their schedule? Are we being out-talented? Out-coached? Out-disciplined?

Just out-executed. It's not fancy. It won't make the ESPN crawler, but that's it. In each of the past five weeks, the opposition has found a way to win, and the Packers have come up short. They have to find their win condition again.

Randy from Klamath Falls, OR

Something is terribly wrong with this offense and the most frustrating thing for me is that we'll never know what it is. I'm sure the Packers know, and they will never tell us, for good reasons. I saw a lot of Aaron Rodgers' passes going where there was no receiver. Can it be as simple as the receivers not running the right routes even after all this time?

The Packers have been too inconsistent this season, in all three phases. There are things Green Bay does well one week but then can't replicate the next. When a team doesn't have things to hang its hat on, the mountain grows taller. And so, the climb continues.

Chase from Citrus Heights, CA

I'm starting to feel bad for our defense. Look, I know they've had their miscues, but as difficult as it is to play consistent defense in the league, I ultimately want to see critical plays to either put a team away or to keep your team within striking distance. For the most part, I think they've done that this year. There's no doubt in my mind that the Packers turn things around if this offense can figure things out.

Measure the defense however you want to measure it, but that unit has given the Packers opportunities to win games. The defense is sixth in total yards, second on third downs and fifth in red-zone defense. The INTs and pressures might not be as plentiful as you'd want, but Green Bay has yet to give up more than 27 points this season.

David from El Segundo, CA

Hi guys. Rough week. It seems that Matt LaFleur was calling for someone to step up after the half, and Jaire Alexander did just that, and then they gave the ball right back. That has to deflate the defense for sure. Going back out and digging deep again was so great to watch.

Alexander continues to back up his words with his play. He had one regrettable penalty on the sideline but otherwise was one of the best players on the field for either team.

Jess from Oconomowoc, WI

Given this is his second concussion in as many weeks, on top of his other injury struggles this season and the team's dwindling chances of making the playoffs, should the Packers shut Christian Watson down for the year? If not just to protect him (and their investment) from early retirement?

Fortunately, LaFleur confirmed Monday Watson did not sustain another concussion. He took a big hit and got the wind knocked out of him but cleared all the protocols. The team held him out for precautionary reasons. Now, some people have asked, "Well, why then didn't he return?" I think the Packers did the right thing erring on the side of caution here. First, a player can still pass a concussion protocol and have lingering effects a day or two later. Secondly, it comes back to everything you guys were writing in before LaFleur's news conference. Watson has been through a lot this season. When you draft a player in the second round, it's a long-term investment in the player and the person. Watson's health and wellbeing are paramount.

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