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MMQB: The Packers Have Taken Over the NFC Lead and Are Only Getting More Dangerous

Everything is going according to plan in Matt LaFleur's second year. Especially after a day when the Packers took over the top seed and Patrick Mahomes gave Aaron Rodgers some life in the MVP race. Plus, Bruce Arians sees progress in Tampa, Chase Young breaks down his monster day, does Cam Newton have anything left, a QB change in Philly, the coaching carousel and much more.

There was no moment on the way off the field, or in the locker room after, that signaled to the Packers what they’d just gained—pole position in the race for the NFC’s top seed and only bye.