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NFL Power Rankings: Division rankings after Week 4

By Brad Rowland

Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts with the fans after the game at Soldier Field. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts with the fans after the game at Soldier Field. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

3) NFC North

The Green Bay Packers are alive. Aaron Rodgers and his cohorts on the offensive side of the ball exploded in putting up 38 points against the Chicago Bears, and they silenced any concerns from pundits about their overall make-up. Obviously, one game does not cure all ills, but with the talent level possessed by the Packers, it is easy to forecast Green Bay as the team to beat in the division. On the flip side, the Bears suffered the only loss in the division on Sunday, but frankly, losing to an angry Packers team should not downgrade them significantly.

Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions appear to be for real, and they showed that in topping the New York Jets in a difficult road spot. A win over the Jets, regardless of venue, can only do so much to raise your profile, but the Lions needed a dominant performance away from home, and they provided that view on Sunday.

Even with the Packers looking impressive in Chicago, the team who changed its national perception most may have been the Minnesota Vikings.

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