NFL power rankings, Week 11: 32 teams’ playoff picture outlook
By Peter Panacy
W, 24-16 vs. Panthers
The Packers bounced back after their Week 9 loss to the Chargers, knocking off the visiting Panthers as the snow started to fall at Lambeau Field, climbing a spot in our NFL power rankings as a result.
This ensured Green Bay would stay atop the NFC North, regardless what the Vikings did on Sunday Night Football. And with the Saints losing in Week 10, the Packers now have moved into the No. 2 overall seed in the conference and would get a first-round bye week in the NFL playoffs.
For now, the Packers climb a spot in our NFL power rankings heading into their Week 11 bye.
Things could get interesting beyond that, though, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Co. have to visit the 49ers in Week 12 before visiting the Vikings in Week 16.
Pretty much every other game on Green Bay’s remaining schedule, however, looks very winnable.