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4 biggest threats to Packers earning first-round playoff bye

By Brian Sampson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: A.J. Dillon #28 of the Green Bay Packers signals a first down during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Biggest threats to Packers’ first-round bye: 3. Arizona Cardinals

Just like with the Rams, the Packers hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Cardinals thanks to an October victory earlier this season as well. Green Bay went into Arizona on a short week and upset them without the likes of Davante Adams and other key players.

Arizona might have the most difficult schedule remaining among any of these five teams at the top of the NFC. They host the Indianapolis Colts this week before traveling to Dallas next week. They then finish their season against the Seattle Seahawks. Arizona certainly has a lot on its plate to worry about and even if Green Bay slips up, they might not be in a position to capitalize on that mistake.

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