When “serenity now” has been depleted, you can turn to “hoochie mama.” But always remember, “serenity now”… insanity later.

Oh I’m aware, and it just so happens I’m doing a second day in a row while our good friend Weston recovers from a sick day. Get well soon, buddy.

Heading into the stretch run, the game against the Saints will hopefully see more touches from other running backs besides Josh Jacobs as well the return of Luke Musgrave. I think it would be very beneficial for these players to see more game action now before the postseason begins. What are your thoughts?

It would be great if the offense could get Musgrave back and start working him in these last few games. He’s going to need some time to get up to game speed. As for Jacobs, as these last few weeks of the regular season unfold, I suspect discussions will take place regarding his workload and spelling him more with Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks. LaFleur won’t be taking anything for granted, but he’s also not blind to the bigger picture.

Jonathan from Rockville, MD

Bryan Bresee played his high school ball not from where I live. People were talking about him being a first-round draft pick when he was a sophomore. I recall there being a clip of him doing a kip-up a la Tucker Kraft, which is impressive for a 260-pound tight end and kind of insane for a 300-pound tackle. He might be the most athletically gifted big man since Donald or Suh. How do the Packers handle him?

He’s a guy toward whom the line can shade help. He’s usually matched up on a guard, and without a pure nose tackle across from him, the center can keep his head on a swivel and chip in when needed. I’m sure all teams plan for him but he’s still got 7½ sacks to lead their team, so he’s a problem. O-line coach Luke Butkus mentioned his motor the other day and how he never takes a play off, so the guys up front can never relax against him.

With the possibility of Alvin Kamara not playing, how much will his absence affect the looks of the Packers’ run defense?

If Kamara is out for the Saints, that’s a huge loss. He’s their leading rusher and receiver, and he made that dynamite catch for a TD on their trick play last week. But don’t sleep on Kendre Miller. He’s had a handful of runs for double-digit yardage in limited duty.

Tim from Carpentersville, IL

In reading your list of worst Packer losses I am kind of surprised Jan. 11, 2004, isn’t there. Fourth-and-26 with the addition of blowing a 14-point lead late then a Favre INT leading to loss in OT of divisional game. And to Freddie Mitchell, not even to TO. Ugh, even if we just played deep zone and tackled him prior to 28-yard gain, we win. Still hurts.

I hear you but again, divisional round, not championship, and for the record, the Packers didn’t lead by 14 at any time after the midpoint of the second quarter in that game.

Steven from Balsam Lake, WI

Regarding the worst postseason losses in Packers history, the 2007 (Jan. 2008) NFC title game would like a word.

Another one at the top of the next tier, but as painful as it was, realistically the Packers were lucky that game went to overtime with Tynes missing two late kicks. Green Bay never threatened to score at crunch time despite numerous chances. Barely hanging in there is how it felt to me at the time. Would’ve been great to win, obviously, but I draw a hard line below the top three, and then there’s a whole ‘nother, rather extensive, group right behind.

The fair-catch kick is a new one to me! First time in 48 years. Why is this not used more? Must be game-specific instances that dictate it.

Exactly. A team can try a free kick after a fair catch anytime, but in doing so it’s also surrendering possession, so it’s the end-of-half situation with the clock expired (or nearly expired) that presents the most sensible opportunity.