Predicting NFC Playoff Seeds: Are Giants In The Mix?

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

1. Green Bay Packers: 13-3

The NFC will go through Green Bay this season. When you look at the Packers you’re looking at an explosive offense and a defense loaded with playmakers. For all the talk about Dez Bryant’s non-catch, you cannot stress enough how the Packers were robbed of their Super Bowl appearance. It took a miracle onside kick, and an even more miraculous two point conversion (in which Russell Wilson threw a blind prayer into the hands of his receiver as he scrambled desperately) for the Seahawks to beat the Packers. The Packers were the best overall team last season and they will again be a force to be reckoned with.

Aaron Rodgers is possibly the most amazing quarterback in the NFL. Rodgers does things on the football field that amaze you. Whether you’re talking about his rocket arm, his pin point accuracy from the pocket and on the run or his incredible football intelligence, you have to admit he is simply incredible. When you put weapons like Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb around him, he is going to do some serious work. Rodgers lifts the Packers into the upper echelon by himself, but there is plenty of talent around him.

The Packers defense isn’t to shabby. Their main concern was in the secondary and they have spent most of the offseason addressing their needs there. The Packers running game which is led by the powerful Eddie Lacey gives the Packers balance and adds another element to their impressive attack. For my money there is no team more complete in the NFC than the Packers.

Next: 2. Seattle Seahawks