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NFL power rankings: Playoff picture taking shape heading into Week 17

By Peter Panacy

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers reacts in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers reacts in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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So, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pretty important to the Green Bay Packers, isn’t he.

Rodgers (collarbone), who was shelved for the rest of the season after Green Bay was eliminated last week, was the subject of some controversy after going back on injured reserve again.

Just check out the following:

Rodgers forced to be a free agent? Wow. Wouldn’t that be something!

Regardless, the Packers aren’t good without Rodgers. Backup QB Brett Hundley finished with two interceptions and a forgettable 30.2 passer rating against a top-tier Minnesota Vikings, who dealt Green Bay an insulting shutout loss at home at Lambeau Field.

Next year, Packers. Next year.