21 New York Jets The Rex Ryan honeymoon is over

These two feats alone speak to the changes that have been made by Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the offensive staff.Quick, high-percentage passes along with screen plays and a better dedication to the running game have helped to take some of the heat off quarterback Aaron Rodgers.To put it in perspective: Rodgers has completed 57 of 81 passes over the last two weeks, with zero interceptions That gives him a 70.4 percent completion rate. Rodgers seems to have grown in his duties as a game manager, due perhaps to the coaches giving him more responsibility and freedom on the field. Either way, the results are showing.All of this success has put the Packers in strong contention for a Wild Card spot. As long as the team remains consistent with their increased level of play, there should be no reason why they can’t win at least three of their final six games.However, McCarthy might need more than just a winning season to save face with not only the Green Bay management, but with the fans.The Green Bay Packers community as a whole will not likely settle for anything less than a shot in the playoffs.In order for McCarthy to save himself, the team needs to see continual improvement over the rest of the season. The special teams play was once again exploited by the 49ers late in the game when Josh Morgan returned a kickoff for 76 yards, setting up a Vernon Davis touchdown.Even the Pittsburgh Steelers, defending Super Bowl champions, have experienced first-hand how detrimental a weakness in special teams can be. They have given up four touchdown returns in the past five games, contributing to some of their recent losses.In addition, the loss of Pro Bowlers Al Harris and Aaron Kampman have upset the defensive game plan. Mike McCarthy and Dom Capers will need to find quick solutions to this problem in order to remain successful.

And even then, continued success in the postseason might also be necessary to secure not only his job, but improve his reputation.. Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: The Colts and Saints remained undefeated, but it seems that the Colts are just slipping by opponents which will start to hurt them as the season wears on.Now let’s move on to NFL Power Rankings Week 12: 1. Minnesota Vikings: Favre has turned this team into a Superbowl winner. 4 New England Patriots: Belichick is angry The Pats D is angry Tom Brady is back to being Tom Brady. 5 Cincinnati Bengals: How do you lose to the Raiders 6. Arizona Cardinals: This team will win with Kurt Warner (concussion) and lose with Matt Leinhart. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Big Ben might be out for a few weeks and back up QB Charlie Batch is out 4-6 Do you follow where I am going with this 8. San Diego Chargers: The hottest team in the NFL over the last month. 9.

Dallas Cowboys: The only reason I rated the Cowboys this high was because well the remaining teams are just as bad if not worse. 11. Baltimore Ravens: Ed Reed…what were you thinking 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: This team should be better than they play. 19. Tennessee Titans: Who would of thought the Titans would be undefeated this year with Vince Young behind center. 20.

Carolina Panthers: They are turning the ball over less, but they still aren’t winning. 21 New York Jets: The Rex Ryan honeymoon is over. 22. San Francisco 49ers: This team will be in the playoffs…next year. 23. Chicago Bears: This is Lovie Smith’s last year as Head Coach. 24. Buffalo Bills: Finally a TO sighting in Buffalo…but no sign of a W. 25.