Packers continue to fall in NFL Spin Zone power rankings for Week 13

Following the Green Bay Packers’ fourth loss in five weeks since their bye week, they continue to fall in the NFL Spin Zone power rankings.

We knew following the bye the Packers were entering a tough stretch with four games away from Lambeau Field.

But a championship Packers team would’ve found a way to win one or two. Of course, a championship team wouldn’t have entered the bye week in such a mess in the first place.

For this team to make the playoffs, it’ll need to win more games in the next five weeks than it has all season. And even that might not be enough.

So it’s no surprise to see the Packers all the way down at No. 22 in the latest NFL Spin Zone power rankings. Here’s what Dan Parzych had to say about Green Bay in the article:

"“Once again, Mike McCarthy is receiving a ton of criticism since it seems like he continues to waste the prime years of Rodgers when looking at how the Packers star seems to be a future lock for the Hall of Fame, yet only has one Super Bowl to his name.”"

Rodgers deserves a share of the blame, too. He’s missed plenty of throws this year he’d normally hit in his sleep. And at key moments.

The third-and-two against Seattle which led to a punt late in the game. Missing Davante Adams in the end zone for a touchdown that would’ve made it a three-point game against Minnesota.

But most of the blame falls on Mike McCarthy. The offense is running into the same issues we’ve seen for a few years, and McCarthy’s decision to not run the ball often even when it’s working has been frustrating.

If Green Bay doesn’t make the playoffs, which right now looks almost certain, it’s hard to see McCarthy remaining the team’s head coach into 2019. The question then will be who is the right person to take over the job?

But that’s a question for another day. Right now, while the Packers still have a chance, their focus has to be on winning the next game.