The play that struck me the most in the last game was converting a first-and-20 with a breakaway run. That’s something new. That’s like learning your dog can open the pantry door. It’s a whole other thing defenses have seriously to consider, as if they don’t already have a thousand things to consider about the Packers’ offense. Like a whole new front on the battle between dogs and humans.

That’s a game-changer. In that situation, Green Bay is looking for a way to get 5-10 yards after the penalty and Josh Jacobs gets it all back immediately. Jacobs’ vision is outstanding. He’s everything you want in a running back with his ability to accelerate through the hole, cut on a dime and make defenders miss in a telephone booth.

Donald from Big Flats, WI

Did I miss something? Is Ellis Merriweather No. 3 on the running back chart now? Haven’t heard him mentioned lately!

Merriweather was elevated for Week 1, but the Packers chose to sign Chris Brooks when MarShawn Lloyd went on injured reserve. You can read more on that here. Merriweather remains on the practice squad.

Dean from Leavenworth, IN

The league’s “emphasis” on certain rules to begin the season (especially the ones that have no effect on the play) make it frustrating and disappointing to watch early-season games. How about next year the emphasis is keeping the flag in their pockets? Make the egregious and obvious calls that actually affect the play. Otherwise just keep the flag in your pocket. The NFL is hurting their product and making games hard to watch. Thoughts Wes?

This is why Bill Vinovich is my favorite official. His crew typically seems to be on top of the difference-making penalties, not the ticky-tacky variety. It’s not that you have to swallow the whistle for 60 minutes, but just don’t interrupt the pace of play. That’s where Ron Tolbert and Co. came up short in Brazil, calling phantom holding penalties that had no impact on the play whatsoever. Give me an NFL game where guys are allowed to play any day.

Tim from Fayetteville, NC

Which Packer holds the record for most career tackles for the franchise?

The Packers recognize A.J. Hawk as their leader in career tackles (1,118) since they began tracking the statistic in 1975.

You want reasons for the low passing TDs this year – nine of the top 35 TD WRs from last year hurt (Addison 10, AJ Brown 7, Samuel 7, K. Allen 7, Nacua 6, Kupp 5, Higgins 5) or contract holdout (Chase 7, Aiyuk 7). Add in two of the top five TD QBs from last year hurt (Love 32, Tua 29) and you can see why passing TDs are down. Also, the proliferation of two-high safety looks/fewer defenders in the box has pushed the pendulum back towards rushing.

It’s a cyclical league. I can vividly remember having this same conversation in 2012 when two-high safety looks became prevalent to counteract the wave of elite passers, including the Packers’ reigning MVP quarterback.

Minnesota signed a defensive practice-squad player off the Texans, whom it plays this week. Wouldn’t that require the Texans to change all their signals and cues? Seems a bit bush league on the Vikings’ part. Is this a common practice?

Correct me if I’m wrong here – and I know many of you are salivating at the chance to do so – but most teams switch up their signals each week. There’s a Tuesday deadline to sign players off another team’s practice squad for that reason.

Regarding the question from Matt from Greensboro regarding going for it on fourth down when it looks like you’re just trying to get them offsides. How do you think Dan Campbell would answer that question?

He’s always going to push the gas pedal. But like I’ve said since Day 1, Campbell’s approach is a bit too spicy for my palate. That’s not to say it’s wrong. He’s had a ton of success in Detroit but also some big setbacks when he rolls seven.

Steve from Beaver Dam, WI

Could you explain the NFL’s insurance rule? My understanding is the CBA allows cap money to be refunded if a player is injured and the team has an insurance policy on him. Is that something teams do for every player or just the highest paid, like Jordan Love?

It only makes sense for your highest-paid players. I’d assume the Packers took one out on Love, but I don’t know that definitively. They have done it in the past with Aaron Rodgers and other high-profile stars.

Nathan from Manitowoc, WI

How long does a player need to play to qualify for an NFL pension?

I believe it’s four accrued NFL seasons, though a full year on injured reserve doesn’t count towards that.

Damien from Perth, Australia

It was nice seeing Aaron Rodgers out there doing well on TNF. I still admire that man, and what he did for this organization.

Love him or dislike him, you need to appreciate him. Aaron Rodgers is the last of that generation of QBs and there will never be another quite like him.