December To Remember: Packers Get It Done with Ease

We're there, we're finally there. 

What started out as a hopeful but poor start to the season has turned around and provided Green Bay with a playoff berth they so badly needed.

From 6-10 last year to 10-5 or possibly 11-5 this season, Green Bay has given every Packers fan something to cheer about.

Especially one man in particular

—No. 12 himself, Mr. Aaron Rodgers. 

No longer is there the weight of a legend on his shoulders on every snap he takes from center, and no longer is Joe Buck comparing him to Brett Favre when every drive begins.

For a cold and nervous game at Lambeau Field today, the Packers showed up and basically just did their thing. They played football, and scored points. 

Not only did they do that, but also they actually got a running game going. This may come as a surprise to some fans, as Ryan Grant's dominance has been non-existent for the most part of this season. 

With 153 yards rushing and a handful of picks from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, this game was over by the start of the third quarter.

Wide Receivers Greg Jennings and Jermichael Finley had impressive games once again, and both combined for 191 yards on the day. 

Aside from stats and game play though, there is more to this story than just a playoff berth. 

No longer do Packers fans have to fear a dark era of losing, nor do they have to worry about a "Curse of the Bambino" type superstition haunting the town of Green Bay for decades to come. 

Rodgers has slayed the dragon and done it in emphatic fashion. 

What started as a shaky season and had many Green Bay fans asking, "What the hell is going on out here?" has turned around. 

With this in mind, it is still understandable to wonder what could have been.

Could the Packers have gone undefeated? Could they be going to the Super Bowl just yet? 

Well, think about it.  They were only a bad offensive line away from at least attempting some of those feats.

With his playoff beard already well on its way, let's hope that the Packers continue their incredible playing ways throughout the postseason. 

Even if Rodgers looks like a hobo all through January, it will be worth it to see these guys play.