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Green Bay Packers: 5 Reasons They’re NFC Favorites

Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

What five reasons can be made to crown the Green Bay Packers as the NFC favorites at this point in the NFL season?

The Green Bay Packers are coming off of a huge 26-21 victory over the New England Patriots, and they immediately jumped into first place in the NFL power rankings for most analysts. Defeating the Patriots was big in and of itself, but they have played great games against teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and multiple other teams to put themselves in this position.

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At 9-3 on the season they are right behind the Arizona Cardinals for the number one seed in the NFC. They will have a very difficult game against the Atlanta Falcons next week on Monday Night Football, and they will also have to face the Buffalo Bills on the road and the Detroit Lions in the friendly confines of Lambeau Field. Both of those games are going to be major tests, but they believe that they will be able to handle them.

Aaron Rodgers has been playing an incredibly level of football lately, and the Packers’ offense as a whole has found its groove. The defense has done just enough to get them by, and they have more potential to tap into. Without further ado, let’s dive into this topic and see what makes the Packers the NFC’s best team.

What five reasons can be made to crown the Packers the team to beat in the NFC at this point in the season?

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