SURPRISE: Jordan Love is ELITE and the Green Bay Packers Will Take Back the North in 2026

Green Bay Packers surge toward NFC North dominance as Jordan Love cracks the league’s elite quarterback tier. Are the Packers primed to reclaim the division from revitalized rivals? Brian Peacock and Peter Bukowski break down Love’s consistency, highlight Christian Watson and Jayden Reed’s expanded roles, and examine Green Bay’s evolving offensive strategy with standout tight end Tucker Kraft—all while comparing Love’s rise to the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.   Key topics include the Packers’ offensive line overhaul, strategic value of multi-tight end sets, and the defensive core anchored by Edgerrin Cooper and Xavier McKinney under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The conversation spotlights Detroit Lions’ struggles, questions the hype around Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, and forecasts how Green Bay’s shrewd roster moves could shape the NFC North race. Can the Packers’ retooled lineup and emerging playmakers outpace division rivals when it matters most?   Matt Williamson (former NFL and college scout) along with Brian Peacock (football analyst and radio personality) host this national daily NFL podcast with the most up to date news, analysis, trades, rumors, fantasy advice and NFL draft coverage!   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nfl-6-pack/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   Follow Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson on Twitter, where they’ll be sharing the latest news about the NFL and talking with fans. Twitter: http://twitter.com/BDPeacock, http://twitter.com/WilliamsonNFL   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.