Giants at Packers</p>
Florio’s take: It’s tempting to become infatuated
with the notion that the 2011 Giants are taking a page from their 2007
playoff run, especially with New York once again getting a crack at a
previously unbeaten team that barely beat the Giants, 38-35, in New
York. But the Packers team that the Giants overcame at Lambeau Field
four years ago wasn’t nearly as good as the current edition of the
franchise. The offensive line has held up well despite the injuries,
and Aaron Rodgers has the athleticism to weave his way around the likes of Tuck, Umenyiora, Kiwanuka, and Pierre-Paul.</p>
Florio’s pick: Packers 30, Giants 21.</p>
Rosenthal’s take: The Giants have the pass rush and
the big play weapons to give Green Bay a lot of problems. New York’s
wideouts handled their one-on-one matchups last time and the Giants
controlled the running game in Week 13 too. Those are reasons why the
Giants will make this a nail-biter. Aaron Rodgers being the best player
in football by far is why the Packers will still find a way to win.</p>
Rosenthal’s pick: Packers 34, Giants 31.</p>


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