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NFL power rankings: Breaking down all 32 teams’ standings in Week 14

By Peter Panacy

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 03: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-20 in overtime at Lambeau Field on December 3, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 03: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-20 in overtime at Lambeau Field on December 3, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers. 23. team. 49. . W, 26-20 vs. Buccaneers (OT). Previous:

The Packers managed to get back to the .500 mark after knocking off the Buccaneers 26-20 in overtime after running back Aaron Jones’ 20-yard touchdown run.

This is the method of operation for Green Bay — hold the line with quarterback Brett Hundley until All-Pro QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) returns, who is eligible to return as early as Week 15:

Hundley wasn’t good, throwing for just 84 yards and an interception. But the Packers’ running game was good, especially with running back Jamaal Williams picking up 113 yards and a touchdown.

Green Bay was outgained, had 16 first downs to the Bucs’ 25 and lost the time-of-possession battle. But for the Packers to sneak into the postseason, this is how they have to win games until Rodgers returns.

And that’s soon.