NFL power rankings, Week 16: Broncos fall, Titans surge

Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 11. team. 49. Things got interesting in Chicago, but Aaron Rodgers’ 60-yard bomb to Jordy Nelson with seconds left in the fourth quarter led to the game-winning field goal to extend the Packers win streak. Once looking like the playoffs were long out of reach, Green Bay has rattled off four straight victories. While Rodgers is still hobbled by hamstring and calf injuries, the play of Ty Montgomery as both a running back and wide receiver has pushed the Packers offense through the injuries. Two touchdowns and over 160 yards of offense from Montgomery led the Packers to victory, despite blowing a 17 point lead. <p>Next Week: Green Bay leaves the frigid tundra for the warmth inside U.S. Bank Stadium against the Vikings. A loss for either team could knock them out of the playoffs, placing major pressure on both sides to finish the season strong. Minnesota has been marred by injuries this year, while the Packers have fought through them with success.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Green Bay’s recent win streak has kept them in the playoff hunt down the stretch, but will it be enough? With the Packers taking game one against the Lions, the New Years day game in Detroit could be a win or go home scenario.</p>. 8-6