NFL Week 15 Preview: Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots

December 18, 2010   ·   Jimmy Boyd   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots (11-2) could have an opportunity to clinch the AFC East and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs when they take on the Green Bay Packers (8-5) Sunday night.
If the New York Jets lose at Pittsburgh earlier in the day, the Patriots can wrap up the division title and earn a first-round bye with a win over Green Bay.
While the Patriots don’t need much help winning at home, they may get it if Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t able to go. He is currently listed as doubtful for Sunday night’s game after suffering his second concussion of the season in last week’s 7-3 loss at Detroit.
NFL odds makers are waiting on the status of Rodgers before releasing a line on this game. The Patriots will be favored, but the amount of points will depend on whether Rodgers is under center.
It’s hard not to like the Pats even if Rodgers is able to go considering how dominant they have been in Foxborough. They have ...

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