NFL Playoff Predictions: Packers Primed for Playoff Perfection

The Green Bay Packers are well on their way to defending their Super Bowl title by adding another to their long and storied franchise. 

In an odd turn, the Packers haven't been mentioned as much as you would think headed into the postseason. When you win as many games, fans tend to grow tired of hearing about your attributes. 

NFL hype will once again center around intriguing cases such as the Broncos and their savior under fire, Tim Tebow. The Giants and Cowboys will also draw a tremendous amount of attention. 

Tucked away in Wisconsin, the Green Bay Packers will be bowing out of the regular season in the meekest of fashions. There is no way that Mike McCarthy plays his full complement of stars on Sunday against the Lions. 

With a fearsome pass rush coming to Lambeau, you can expect to see very little of Aaron Rodgers in this game. That fact has everything to do with the Packers already proving what kind of form they are headed into January. 

There is no reason to doubt a team that really only had one letdown all season. Aside from a loss to the Chiefs, the Packers have been a dominant machine, steamrolling their way through the season. 

The issues they have in the secondary or in health, have been dealt with before. There is nothing new about the problems they will carry into the postseason. There is also nothing new about the versatility they have on offense. 

The adage of defense winning championships doesn't figure into the best football team on the planet right now. Aaron Rodgers has too many weapons and is playing at too high of a level to be bested. 

Bring on your pass rushes and amazing secondaries, because the Packers are ready for all comers. One thing must be considered before the end of Week 17, and that's that the Packers are playing better than they were last season. Now that has to scare the field. 

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