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The NFL is salivating at this possibility

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With the Panthers squaring off against the Packers this weekend, it would be extremely beneficial for the NFL for the Packers to win. This would setup a line of premier matchups over the final weeks.

If the Packers beat the Panthers they face off against the Lions and Vikings in the following weeks. Which means Playoffs hypothetically start now. Which would only help drive viewership.

A Panthers loss would also make the @ATL Wk17 matchup  a savory sweet sensation of a game and would drive ratings.

My question: Can we expect a well ref'd game Sunday?

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yep the NFL's golden boy QB getting cleared to return from an injury juuuust in time to spur a cinderella run to the playoffs.  it's a pro wrestling style story line so i'm expecting pro wrestling style officiating.  the refs might even reflexively flag the pre-game handshake at midfield.

it's also a home game coming off something of an upset win and it's against an opponent with what should be a number of exploitable weaknesses on paper.  knowing ron's propensity to play down to his opponents that doesn't exactly fill me with confidence either.

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1 hour ago, Joe the Show said:

Not as much as Joe Buck and Troy aikman will be salivating on Aaron Rodgers dong as soon as he completes one pass.  I'll be watching this game on mute.

"rodgers rolling out... still rolling, slips a tackle...  rodgers!  rodgers with an absolute laser!"

"yeah that's what you expect out of aaron rodgers- that's why he's one of the best in the game and frankly why so many people believe this packer team is in position to go on a run and make the playoffs.  carolina looks to be in trouble.  this isn't what you want to see if you're a panthers fan."

"packer fans appreciate it and are making noise here in charlotte.  2nd and 9 from the green bay 20, 14 minutes to go in the first... "

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