PACKERS SQUAD SHOW: Packers 2026 PREDICTIONS | Week 1 Preview + How Far Will Green Bay REALLY Go?
Summary
Hosts Brandon Snide, Jason Hershorn, and Jacob Wesendorf analyze Josh Jacobs’ no-contest plea, explaining how the legal resolution shifts the suspension decision to the NFL. The trio then makes on-record predictions for the 2026 season, selecting Jordan Love as Team MVP, Tucker Kraft as Offensive Player of the Year, and Micah Parsons as Defensive Player of the Year. They also debate the Newcomer of the Year award, with Hershorn favoring Javon Hargrave, before previewing the Week 1 matchup against the Vikings.
Topics discussed
Intro and Week 1 offensive line concerns
Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to battery charges
Legal resolution, fines, and expungement details
NFL suspension guidelines and Packers' stance
Comparing Jacobs' case to Alva Camara precedent
Civil liability risks and state law variations
Motives behind the quick legal resolution
NFL decision timeline and Commissioner Exempt List
Time served credit and final punishment clarity
Sponsor reads: PrizePicks and Lockdown NFL
2026 Team MVP: Jordan Love vs. Micah Parsons
Defensive Player of the Year: Xavier McKinney
Offensive Player of the Year: Tucker Craft
Offensive Player of the Year: Christian Watson & Golden
Defensive Player of the Year: Micah Parsons & Cooper
Newcomer of the Year: J'Von Hargrave & Franklin
MVP votes and Top 5 Offense predictions
Sponsor reads: Qu, Fanduel, and Apple Card
Week 1 Concerns: Offensive line and run game
Week 1 Confidence: Pass rush and Tucker Craft
Week 1 Curiosity: Personnel packages and 12 personnel
Sponsor read: Odo business platform
Call your shot: First dropback and Craft extension
Final score predictions and outro
Listen ad-free on Castria