Here's an interesting twist to the NFL playoffs.  The team that would most likely suffer a disadvantage in a game played in cold weather is -- Green Bay.

The Packers were demolished by the Bears last weekend, 35-7, at frigid Soldier Field and Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre says that his team was adversely affected by the harsh weather. Worse than even the cold, strong wind worked against Green Bay.  

The problem is that the Packers have become a pass-oriented offense. Green Bay has the second-most pass attempts in the NFL behind only New Orleans. Conversely, the Pack is No. 26 in rushing with 1,380 yards.  In bad weather, this puts an extra burden on the Packers' offense to avoid turnovers and puts them in a bad spot if they fall behind by more than a touchdown. 

Here's what Favre had to say about the loss to the Bears: "I'm sure there were some guys on our team who thought, 'What did I get myself into?' I don't think anyone knew what we were up against from a weather standpoint. And I think being a real young team, it probably was a little bit of a shock to them."

So, for the first time ever, a home playoff game might be to the Packers' disadvantage and as the second seed in the NFC, they do have to play at least one game at Lambeau Field.  There are any number of potential opponents who, on paper, could have an advantage against the Packers playing on the frozen tundra, rushing rankings are in parenthesis -- the Giants (no. 4), the Vikings (No. 1), the Redskins (No. 13), even warm-weather Tampa Bay (No. 11).

Lombardi would be spinning.

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