From the “Al Davis Studios,” here we go…
NFL Power Poll
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is tripped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers (31) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay defeated Tampa Bay 35-26. (AP Photo/Shawano Leader, Cory Dellenbach)OK, not unlike LSU, let’s just agree that the Packers are the best team in the NFL. And to be fair, let’s give them a bye into the NFC title game. No? OK, let’s play out the season and see where it takes us.
(Although the Packers are the best team… and it’s not that close.)
Hey, about some high-interest Thanksgiving Day games with Packers-Lions, Dolphins-Cowboys (what’s the over-under on Leon Lett references since he tried to cover that blocked field goal against the Dolphins on Thanksgiving, 18 years ago Thursday?) and Ravens-Niners in the Harbaugh Bowl? Good times. Granted, the 5-at-10 will be at the TFP putting together Friday’s Sports section, but here’s hoping you enjoy a high-quality schedule.
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