Green Bay Packers Find PLAYOFF PULSE & Baltimore Ravens SHAKY LEAD in AFC North After NFL Week 5
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The Green Bay Packers got the vibes right in Week 5 with a big win over the Chicago Bears where Jordan Love with throwing bombs all day to open receivers. This win gives the Packers a big boost and reminds us how dangerous they can be, reviving their playoff chances. New England did a similar thing when the Patriots dismantled the Las Vegas Raiders and set their season back on track. However, neither team leads their division, but not all of the leaders right now will hold on like the New York Giants or Baltimore Ravens, who have teams breathing down their neck and tough circumstances with injuries. Finally, there are some teams that look dead in the water, but the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints have at least some chance to get back into the race in their respective conferences.
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