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The Green Bay Packers are coming into this week with quite a return... At 7-6-1, the Packers are looking to fly to victory, take the division from the Bears, and win the playoff berth. What do they need to do in order to make that happen?
Very good question. They will host Pittsburgh this Sunday at 4:25 PM ET. What do they need to be able to keep these playoff hopes alive?
Aaron Rodgers would be a great opening. He has missed the last 6 games with a collarbone problem, and he may return this week, depending upon his health. In 8 games, he put together a 108.0 passer rating, and a 15-4 TD-INT ratio. Aaron is the nations hero, ever since his Super Bowl appearance, and will be elected into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in Canton after his retirement. Everyone knows that already. So, if he could come back, and play at least half as good as he normally does, the Pack is set off pretty well.
If Aaron can't come back... Well, that leaves you with Matt Flynn, who has lead you to a 2-1 record in his 3 starts this season. Flynn lead the Pack in a 23 point comeback, and stunned the nation with his feat. The Cowboys lost that lead, and the game, in just 29 minutes.
A little more talent at the WR spot will help too. That's coming. Randall Cobb returns after missing 9 games this season with a knee injury, after being knocked out of the Packer-Raven game earlier this season. He brings a boat load of talent back to the team, and instantly improves the Packers foundation.
Now, Eddie Lacy is the teams first 1000 yard rusher since Ryan Grant did it in 2009. He needs to stay healthy for the chance of them continuing this romp and getting a shot at the playoffs.
That goes for the rest of the team... Too many people are on the injured reserve. I'd say that the chances of Green Bay doing it this time are 6-1. But, what do I know? Let's see id they can pull of a miracle.
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