PACKERS

The Packers beat the Panthers. The Panthers are mediocre team in a bad division. Even losing last night, the Panthers sit atop the NFC South with a 3-4 record. The Packers sit in last in a very competitive NFC North with a record of 5-3. If the playoffs started today, all four teams from the NFC North would be in the postseason. 

The reason Green Bay won't go far in the playoffs is because their wide receivers drop too many balls, they can't run block even with Josh Jacobs back, and their kicker misses too many field goals and extra points. The days of Aaron Rodgers going out and winning the game for the green and gold 45-35 are over. 

The Packers defense is really good, but their offense and special teams are not.

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