The Eagles win Thursday night pretty much puts them in the driver's seat for the NFCE, and changes the dynamics for the WC seeds.
Unfortunately, the teams that need to lose to help the Packers all have dog games this week.
JAX at DET
This could be a slaughter. If the Loins are far enough ahead for Coach Meathead to pull the starters, maybe it won't be so bad.
MINN at TENN
The Titans might have a slim chance of winning, but the Vikes would really have to fall apart for that to happen. Of course, the Vikings are fully capable of doing that, but it likely would take a better team than the Titans to win.
LAR at NE
Yet another game that appears to be lopsided, on paper at least.
The Rams are decimated by injury, but they are largely a mature, experienced team, and should generate enough offense to comfortably win.
CLE at NO
Both teams are a mess, and could result in a close game.
I would just as soon see the Browns win, but a 'Aints win wouldn't have any real impact on the Packers.
SEA at SF
Other than Packers/Bears, this could be the game o' the week.
The Niners have a distinct advantage on both sides of the ball, but injuries are really limiting them this year.
The 'Hawks need to get lucky, and find a way to win.
ATL at DEN
I think the Broncos have a real shot at winning this game.
The Falcons are decimated by injuries and are playing on the road.
Nix has been playing better the last couple of weeks or so.
The Falcons have been much better offensively, but they are much worse defensively.
Could be another close game where just a handful of big plays could make the difference, It would be a big help to the Packers if the Broncos can pull out a win.
There are (potentially) some good games in the AFC (BAL at PITT and KC at BUFF), but since they have no affect on the Packers, I don't care who wins.
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