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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 03: Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 03: Aaron Rodgers /

2. Green Bay Packers

The Packers are poised to make a run at the Super Bowl for this first time since 2009. Green Bay is getting Jordy Nelson back from a torn ACL and seeing the maturation of Ty Montgomery and Davante Adams, two of the more intriguing receivers in the league.

Of course, the headliner is quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, 32, is coming off a rare down season in 2015. Without Nelson, Rodgers managed only 3,821 passing yards, the lowest number of his career since becoming the starter in 2008 when he plays at least 15 games.

The defense continues to revolve around Clay Matthews Jr. and Julius Peppers, who combined for 17 sacks in 2015. The secondary will be a strength with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett providing one of the best safety duos in the game. Green Bay defensive coordinator Dom Capers should be dialing up blitzes from every angle, something that has long been his specialty.

With a relatively easy schedule and a loaded roster, the Packers could force the road to the Super Bowl go through Lambeau Field. With Rodgers poised to bounce back and a defense that could land within the top 10, Green Bay has every reason to believe in another championship run.

Record prediction: 13-3

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