The Packers haven't blown anyone away, but they're winning. In the rain on Sunday, it was a ground game for the Packers. They had more than 200 rushing yards as a team for the first time since 2009 and their 230 rushing yards was Green Bay's most in a game since the 2003 season finale against Denver, according to Fox's broadcast. Starks and Lacy eventually wore out the Cowboys on the ground.
Maybe this is how the Packers will win games now. They don't have receivers who can get open for Rodgers, and they get very little out of the tight end position. With Lacy apparently back on track, after a 124-yard game in the start on Sunday, maybe the Packers ride him and Starks, and Rodgers plays an efficient game with a few big plays sprinkled in. Rodgers had just 218 yards passing, and he hasn't had 300 passing yards in a win since Sept. 28. The Packers haven't been dominant since very early in the season — it's not like the Hail Mary win at the Detroit Lions was impressive, it was just a great play at the end.
The Packers haven't really looked like a championship contender in a while. But they keep winning games and now are back in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. That's all that matters for now. Perhaps they can figure out a new championship formula as they go along.
Frank Schwab is the editor of Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at shutdown.corner@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @YahooSchwab
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