Packers Beat Cardinals Despite Playing Down: Nate Hobbs Problems & Defensive Issues!

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Sounds Gouda

Rob Ralph and Jordan Olson

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Rob Ralph and Jordan Olson, hosts of the Sounds Gouda Packers podcast, introduce themselves and share their favorite and worst Packers moments. They discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and the Packers' needs, focusing on offensive line, linebacker, and secondary. They highlight several prospects they like for each round of the draft, including Graham Barton, Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Tylan Grabel. They also mention potential day three picks and emphasize the importance of finding gems in the later rounds.

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Packers Beat Cardinals Despite Playing Down: Nate Hobbs Problems & Defensive Issues!

Sounds Gouda

21 minutes 45 seconds

3 weeks ago

Packers Beat Cardinals Despite Playing Down: Nate Hobbs Problems & Defensive Issues!

Packers escape Cardinals 27-23 in game they "should have lost for 3 quarters." Micah Parsons dominates with 3 sacks and 10 pressures. Lucas Havrisic hits franchise-record 61-yard FG to seal win. Josh Jacobs battles through illness and calf strain for 150 yards and 2 TDs. Matt LaFleur's gutsy 4th-and-2 call wins it. But major concerns remain: Nate Hobbs coverage struggles, defense can't stop tight ends (Trey McBride 2 TDs), playing down to opponent continues.Rob Ralph breaks down the ugly win in Arizona. Despite being 6.5-point favorites, Packers struggled through first 3 quarters before clutch performances saved the day. Jordan Love made plays when needed (19/29, 179 yards), Tucker Kraft had multiple clutch catches, and the defense finally generated pressure (6 sacks total, 33 total pressures on Brissett).Game-Changing Performances:🔥 Micah Parsons: 3 sacks, 9-10 pressures, game-wrecking performance vs Cardinals OL🔥 Josh Jacobs: 150 total yards, 2 TDs (played through flu + calf strain!)🔥 Lucas Havrisic: 10/10 FGs in 2 weeks, 61-yard franchise record with 7 seconds left🔥 Tucker Kraft: Multiple clutch catches including game-winning 4th down TD🔥 Jordan Love: Clutch when needed, used legs effectively (4 carries, 22 yards)Major Concerns Despite Win:Nate Hobbs Coverage Issues (worst signing? Should Carrington Valentine start?)Tight End Coverage: Trey McBride 2 TDs, wide open repeatedly Third-and-Long Conversions: Gave up 3rd-and-23, 3rd-and-13Playing Down to Opponent (3rd straight game of inconsistency)Matt LaFleur Play Calling: Sequencing issues, getting cute at wrong timesOffensive Line Struggles: Aaron Banks, Rasheed Walker, Zach Tom not 100%Dontavian Wicks Invisible: 1 catch, 4-5 yards (trade candidate?)Defense Soft Zone Issues: Quick passing game destroying coverageKey Stats:📊 Total Pressures: Packers allowed 10, Cardinals allowed 33 (HUGE difference)📊 Sacks: Cardinals allowed 6, Packers allowed 1📊 Jacoby Brissett: 45 yards lost on sacks vs Packers defense📊 Red Zone Efficiency: Packers 100%, Cardinals 75%📊 Third Down: Packers 30%, Cardinals 57% (concerning)📊 Deep Ball: Cardinals 118 yards on deep balls, Packers 0 yardsWhat Needs to Change:Jeff Hafley must solve quick passing game and tight end coverageIs Nate Hobbs experiment over? Carrington Valentine deserves shot?Matt LaFleur play calling sequencing needs major improvementOffensive line health concerns (Zach Tom clearly not 100%)Stop playing down to opponent levelReasons for Optimism:✅ Road wins are tough - never apologize for W in Arizona✅ Micah Parsons game-changing force (worth every penny)✅ Josh Jacobs is the backbone of this offense✅ Jordan Love makes winning plays in clutch moments✅ Lucas Havrisic might have won the kicker job (can't let him go now!)✅ Tucker Kraft proving to be reliable weapon✅ Special teams solid (no major issues)Matt LaFleur Quote: "Scared money don't make money" on gutsy 4th-and-2 callNote: Jordan Olson still on paternity leave - Rob Ralph flying solo. Cardinals potentially better with Brissett than Kyler Murray? Full analysis in episode!Subscribe for Packers content 3x per week! Monday recaps + Wednesday analysis + Saturday previews. Steelers game preview coming Saturday!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Jordan Olson Paternity Leave Update1:57 - Game Overview Stats Breakdown4:08 - Team Rushing vs Passing Stats7:08 - Playing Down to Opponent Problem9:29 - Nate Hobbs Struggles (Should Valentine Start?)11:42 - Matt LaFleur Gutsy 4th Down Call14:03 - Play Calling Issues & Sequencing Problems15:46 - Lucas Havrisic 61-Yard Franchise Record FG18:03 - What Can Jeff Hafley Do About Defense?20:06 - Player of Game: Micah Parsons21:24 - Road Win Never Apologize & Final ThoughtsFollow us on social:https://x.com/SoundsGoudaaahttps://x.com/olsonjordBy Packers fans, for Packers fans every Weds & Saturday on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast!