NFL Week 5: 5 best games on Sunday

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates a first half touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports /

4. New York Giants at Green Bay Packers

The Sunday night matchup is always fun, and this should be no exception. The Packers are a very explosive team that got its mojo back in Week 3 with a 31-point explosion in the first half against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns in that contest, showcasing why he has MVP potential in 2016.

The Giants are desperately looking to get back in the win column. New York started out 2-0 with wins over the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, only to drop games versus the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings each of the past two weeks. The Giants have been dealing with all kinds of issues, mostly surrounding the antics of Odell Beckham Jr.

This is a crucial game for both teams. The Packers have to keep winning to stay on the tail of the Vikings, who are one of the three undefeated teams in the league. New York is already a game and a half behind the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East, and could fall further behind with the Eagles making a trip to Detroit on Sunday.

If New York’s expensive defense can’t generate pressure on Rodgers, it’s going to be a long day for Big Blue at Lambeau Field.

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