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Five takeaways from Green Bay Packers’ victory over Houston Texans

By Freddie Boston

Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

A step closer to running the table, the Green Bay Packers have followed a four-game losing stretch with back-to-back victories. What did we learn from Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans?

Aaron Rodgers made it clear in the aftermath of the Packers’ loss at Washington two weeks ago. He believed Green Bay could run the table and punch their ticket to the postseason for an eighth year on the bounce. Those that watched the humiliation to the Redskins could be excused for doubting the two-time MVP, but maybe he was right.

Far from flawless, Sunday’s victory needed grit under testing conditions at Lambeau Field. Rodgers, himself, was limited with a hamstring injury suffered in Monday night’s win at Philadelphia, and frigid conditions made life all the more challenging.

A sixth win on the season puts the Pack at .500 after slipping two games behind. Now they must focus on closing down the Detroit Lions, who won in New Orleans on Sunday.

What did we learn from Sunday’s game, and how is the NFC shaking out ahead of a huge showdown with Seattle at Lambeau next week? Here’s five takeaways from a second season-saving victory in six days.

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