NFL Power Rankings: Patriots climb entering Week 16

green bay packers. 9. team. 49. <p>The Green Bay Packers are exactly the team we thought they were, as they’re rolling into the postseason and are a step closer to clinching the NFC North. It wasn’t the prettiest of wins against the Raiders in Week 15, but it was a win nonetheless that continues to give the Packers a 1-game lead on the surging Vikings.</p> <p>It appears that the Vikings and Packers will meet in the postseason during Wild Card weekend but it’s still up in the air as to who will be hosting who. The Packers winning and keeping the Vikings at bay was a great step for the Packers but their work is far from over. At the very least, they clinched a playoff berth which means they’re in no matter what. The fight for playoff positioning is far from over though, as it’s still possible for the Packers to snag a first round bye.</p> <p>That’s going to be something that is going to require some help though, as the Packers need Arizona to start taking a dive late in the season — something that is not at all guaranteed. That being said, the Packers are at the very least in the postseason and can rest a little easier.</p>. (10-4). Previous: