This Sunday was the first time all season that the Trifecta has occurred in the NFC North.  The Packers beat their opponent soundly and decisively, the Vikings lost their first game and the Bears suffered total and utter humiliation in Cincinnati.  The only negative notes for the Packers were the injuries of TE Jermichael Finley and Brett Swain, who is out for the season.  There is a silver lining in TE Spencer Havner’s performance when filling in for Finley: he caught a 45 yard touchdown.

This wonderful Sunday sets up the stage for next week.  If the Packers win, they will only be a half-game back from the Vikings.  Also, it will prevent the Vikings from having the tie-breaker advantage for head-to-head record.   If the Packers want a realistic shot at winning the division, this is a must win game.  If for some tragic reason, they lose, they will be 2.5 games back and have lost the tie breaker.

Go Pack Go