I've truly enjoyed the winning streak, but the Packers still have looked shaky to me on the field.
Unless the lines of authority are being cleared up between our quarterback and head coach, then the major problem of dysfunction from the top still remains as the main issue undermining the Packers as a team.
Even with plenty of talent, I don't see how a team can really make it to the top when the quarterback is arrogantly interfering with coaching and personnel matters.
It's a major fault line around which the team will crumble under pressure, and once again break our hearts.

Two genuinely bad teams and one that had a meltdown at QB and questionable tactics. No one has emerged and no phase has suddenly become dominant. Our tactics have not changed markedly either and nor have our coaches. While one can only beat one’s scheduled opponent, who that is and how they played does have to be taken into account when evaluating the significance.

Gil, thanks for ponting out some important point Packers showed through this short 3 game winning streak. I added some observation on your points as I see possible problems that can jump out in th next games.

1. The Emergence of Christian Watson - I agree with the most of the Packers fans that Christian Watson looks like future HOFer in creaton. I see 2 critical points that may jeopardize his development - first, less important, is that everyone expects him to be constant game changer. That may put to much pressure on young man and he might not deliver; - second, he is still adapting to the speed and brutality of the NFL and it already costed him some game time because of injuries. He need to become stronger and more resiliant to the physicality of his opponents.

2. Getting Healthy - I will add same objections as at previous point for Romeo Dubs. Both critical points stands for Doubs plus he is different type of WR compared to Watson, so the plan for his usage in games should be done taking his strenghts in consideration. With rest of mentioned players I more or less agree with you.

3. Improved Pass Rush - Packers pass rush was and is up and down through whole season. So, counting on them in every game is little bit opimistic.

4. Offensive Line Consistency - The main word is CONSISTENCY. Tom, Jenkins, Myers, Runyan and Nijman played well. I am certain that David is at the moment much better LT individually than Tom, but line finally get some gel, so it is questionable will be wise to make another change. I do not know.

5. Special Teams Improvement - This unit showed what it can be when you have few peaces/players who knows what to do at return and blocking. Mason Crosby is another story. I trully believe he is done. His FG out of 45 yards are gone, or, to be fair, he can score those long FG just if luck will help him. And, I´m trully sad because of that.

But, I agree with Swisch, too. I think the main issue Packers has is how much will ACR follow the game plan and continue to be just QB and be concentrating on queterbacking the team, not constantly overruling play calls.

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/packers-pushing-toward-playoffs-that...

Heart says winning is better than losing. Brain says it might have been smarter to play Love.
Since 2011, it's been SB or bust. Now we are supposed to be happy to play meaningful football in Dec/Jan?
This team badly needs new leadership. And it's the one thing we probably won't get.

unfortunately it looks like Crosby struggles to kick it deep , probably will retire, also not mentioned is the play of Wyatt , seems Joe Barry failed to watch film of him, he is quick and used to drop back into coverage at Georgia, this kid may be the next Aaron Donald.

I totally agree that all those things helped turn the team around. But but but but but......we did play a dOA Rams team, a Miami Team with a concussed QB, and da bears who are in a rebuild mode. Those teams alone will help you get healthy.
I want to see what they will do against a healthy talented team like the Vikes. If I'm correct the Vikes are going to own this team for some time coming. They draft well and go out and get free agent talent who can still play at a high level.

I do believe Nixon is a huge lift for the ST, but otherwise, I think a lot of the success we see, is the lack of playoff caliber opponents, and a QB who may have been concussed the 2nd half of the the Dolphins game, I still like their chances against Minny and Detroit, but they definitely have to find a groove and continue improvement if they do indeed get to the playoffs.

Naturally, exuberance from a winning streak is expected, however, it must be taken with the appropriate amount of Ritalin.

6. Playing two weak opponents at home.

7. Defending against a concussed QB for one half last week.

"Now they need to keep this up for two more games to have a chance at the playoffs." Great, but do they have a chance IN the playoffs, anyway? Remember that the goals at the beginning of the season were a bit loftier than just getting in.

Sorry, I don't have Packers playoff fever for reasons that have been discussed ad nauseam. I'm still looking forward to the future and the development of younger players. I wonder if we'll ever see Love in a Packers uniform again?

Probably too little too late, but it beats the alternative. Yay, football!

I’ll start with the ST play; once the coaches finally figured out Amari was a major liability; this unit has generally shown much improvement versus what was presented for a number of seasons. The blocking on FGs and punts is better, punting better, and return for both punts and KO’s much improved with Nixon.

As for the offense, the coaches finally figured out the OL, and the rookie WRs have really stepped up. There is some chemistry developing between #12 and these rooks which was gonna take time to develop and appears on the right track now. Definitely like what I’m seeing of late on the offense. They do struggle once in the red zone; hopefully that will improve over time.

Now the defense has been a major disappointment versus what was projected before the season began. After it’s all said and done, this is an average to below average unit; something we fans have come to say is the norm. Three rookies give this unit some hope, but the scheme is jacked up and flawed versus level of potential talent.

Whatever the reasons for the Packers recent success..... Who cares, lets just ride the wave as far as we can!

Gil good article and assessment of a broad based improvement for playing better.

Now, what needs to improve? First, Lafleur calling better games. Second, Rodgers playing better. Both with more accurate throws and then trusting the system. An article this week from Acme Packing showing Rodgers not trusting the pass concepts in the red zone. Sad. Third, better communication and play in the secondary. Like last week. Anx finally, having the ILB'S play more downhill.

Reason 6: We played two bad teams and a mediocre team with a concussed QB in the second half. Three wins but nothing to be “extremely” proud of. Next weekend will be a real test. If we lose Sunday for gosh sakes play Love at QB against the Lions. GPG!!

I just like watching good football, and ugly football is like watching fat people with bad skin in porn. If you're going to go out there and miss assignments, and turn it over, and commit penalties, then what the hell did you practice for??

But....watching an offense execute, under pressure, is a thing of beauty. Guys get blocked, the misdirection works, we bite off a chunk of yards. Rinse and repeat.

Just like a lot of things combined to go wrong during our losing streak, several things have come together for a modest three game win streak, and if we don't win Sunday, it's over anyway. But if we're going to win and get into the playoffs, I think it's because of this:

1)Protecting the ball. We've done better the last three games.
2) Keeping the offensive line intact so they can practice and play together more than one week at a time.
3) Watson puts the fear of deep into teams, so that the other stuff opens up.
4) When the Packers win the time of possession, like they've done during the last three weeks, it means the offense is staying on the field without a lot of quick three and outs. That means they're moving the ball and getting first downs. It means our defense isn't on the field, which is always a good strategy.

So Rodgers wasn't wrong.

It's amazing that an article about the Packers improvement turns into a baseless, totally non-factual, banal attempt to blame Rodgers for everything that has been wrong with the Packers. No proof, no facts, nothing but speculation without supporting information about subversion of the coaches and treachery against Packers fans. My response is moving on ...

As for the point of the article I think there is merit to the 5 listed reasons for improvement as well as the comments that the Packers have defeated 2 weaker teams and possibly played against a concussed QB for the second half of the third win. However I think what is important is that the Packers have cut down on their mistakes and have cleaned up their play during the last three games. They have had 12 penalties over the last 3 games. That is an average of 4 penalties per game. The Packers have average over 35 minutes TOP in their last 3 games. Watson has helped to open up the offense for other plays and players. The Packers have brought Lewis back into the offense. The OL has played much more solidly in both the run and pass games. The defense has allowed an average of 13.7 first downs in the last 3 games. Most importantly they have allowed an average of 17 points per game during the win streak which is 5 points per game below the season's average.

The question isn't whether the Packers have improved over the last 3 games, or decisions made by the FO, or if Rodgers is subverting his coach or if he called the fake punt (he's not), the question is can they keep the improvement going over the 2 remaining games. Even if the Packers win their next 2 games there is no guarantee that they will earn a playoff spot. It could all be too little, too late.

What we do know is that we have a meaningful game this week and that the team has been playing better. Focus on the opportunities and possibilities rather than hate for Rodgers. Blame never resolves anything especially when it is unfounded and unnecessary. Let the season play out and the off season will provide numerous opportunities to discuss what should or could be done to improve the team for 2023. Turning every article into an argument over Rodgers is quite frankly a waste of time because it leads no where and adds noting to the conversations. What happens on the field is what matters. The rest is nothing more than biased speculation. Thanks, Since '61