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NFL Trick or Treat: Breaking Down the Contenders

By Pete Schauer

Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his second touchdown pass in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his second touchdown pass in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Treat: Green Bay Packers (5-3)

With Aaron Rodgers under center, the Green Bay Packers are an absolute treat to watch, and more importantly, they’re a real contender in the NFL.

Rodgers owns one of the league’s best touchdown-to-interception ratios, having thrown 19 TDs to a mere three picks, two of which just came in a game against the New Orleans Saints in which Rodgers played injured after tweaking his hamstring.

The Packers’ offense is complemented by two stellar wide receivers in Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, and Green Bay’s defense has been exceptional against the pass, ranking ninth in the NFL to go with 10 interceptions–good for third in the league.

Green Bay will play five of its final nine games at home where it’s 3-0 this season, and the Pack has made a postseason appearance every season since 2009.

Watch out for Green Bay come the winter.

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