I think Tampa actually has the more talented defense of those three teams, to be honest. Where Tampa could get into trouble is on the offensive side of the ball, especially if the Dallas D starts getting some serious pass rush going. That game SHOULD be a lock for Dallas, but given the momentum of both teams, I think its actually a toss up right now.
As far as the Packers are concerned, squeaking into the playoffs would essentially probably mean squandering the remainder of Rodgers time on McMuffin, but the NFC is such a crap shoot right now anyone could conceivably make the SB at this point. I would have said we had no shot at catching the Lions (even with their history of blowing it), but Stafford's throwing hand is hurt and Rodgers plays better when his legs are banged up and he cant run, for some reason. Next to Denver, the Lions also probably have one of the roughest remaining schedules. If the Pack magically get in, I figure it will be pretty much one and done, but so many of the NFC playoff teams just look iffy right now that its hard to say. On paper, the Falcons seem like the team that's playing the most consistently, but they always make quick exits from the post season. My gut is telling me that Eli might derp his way to another SB ring, possible over the Pats again....
As far as the Packers are concerned, squeaking into the playoffs would essentially probably mean squandering the remainder of Rodgers time on McMuffin, but the NFC is such a crap shoot right now anyone could conceivably make the SB at this point. I would have said we had no shot at catching the Lions (even with their history of blowing it), but Stafford's throwing hand is hurt and Rodgers plays better when his legs are banged up and he cant run, for some reason. Next to Denver, the Lions also probably have one of the roughest remaining schedules. If the Pack magically get in, I figure it will be pretty much one and done, but so many of the NFC playoff teams just look iffy right now that its hard to say. On paper, the Falcons seem like the team that's playing the most consistently, but they always make quick exits from the post season. My gut is telling me that Eli might derp his way to another SB ring, possible over the Pats again....