Green Bay Packers: Handicapping the Home Stretch

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Published: December 1, 2009

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... final portion of their schedule likely needing a 3-2 finish to assure an NFC wild card slot.

However, the schedule tightens up as the Packers clash with two tough AFC North opponents and the defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals. Luckily, the Packers also draw the fading Bears and Seahawks.

Here is a look at how Green Bay's final five games will shake out:

Week 13- vs. Baltimore

This feels like a dangerous game for the Packers.

The Ravens are hungry as they fight for an AFC playoff spot and are coming off a big home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course they also needed overtime and a critical interception from third-string quarterback Dennis Dixon to escape with that victory.

Running back Ray Rice is dangerous both as a runner and receiver, and quarterback Joe Flacco is becoming more than just a caretaker on offense.

But it will likely be how the Packers' offense matches up with a stiff Baltimore defense that...

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