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NFL: Buying or selling the undefeated teams

By Maxwell Ogden

Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the the Jacksonville Jaguars 51-17. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the the Jacksonville Jaguars 51-17. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs off the field following the game against the St. Louis Rams at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs off the field following the game against the St. Louis Rams at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

49. <p><strong>Record: </strong>5-0</p> <p><strong>Signature Win: </strong>27-17 vs. Seattle Seahawks</p> <p><strong>Verdict: </strong>Buying</p>. NFC. North. Green Bay Packers. 2. player

The listed signature win consisted of the Green Bay Packers achieving a measure of vengeance. Fresh off of choking away the 2015 NFC Championship Game, Green Bay picked up a 27-17 win over the budding rival Seattle Seahawks during Week 2.

True as that may be, a very compelling case could be made that the true signature win was secured in Week 5.

Green Bay overcame the St. Louis Rams’ vaunted pass rush for a 24-10 victory. St. Louis isn’t an elite team, but it was the nature in which the Packers won that’s of such significance.

Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions—his first two at Lambeau Field since 2012—and Green Bay still found a way to win.

The Packers’ defense has allowed a combined 13-points over the past two weeks. Most recently, Green Bay overcame Todd Gurley’s 159 yard rushing performance to limit St. Louis to 10 points—primarily on the strength of four interceptions and three sacks.

Rodgers wasn’t at his best, but Green Bay found another way to win.

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