As the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears renew the NFL’s oldest

and most-played rivalry today Aaron Jones Jersey , there’s another modern rivalry that will be taking center stage this afternoon once again with heavy playoff implications. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have been consistent contenders in the AFC over the better part of the last two decades, and they met in the postseason two years ago with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.New England has certainly had the better of these matchups recently, however. They have won five straight meetings including that playoff game, with Pittsburgh’s last victory coming in 2011. Last year’s game was marred by an overturned touchdown reception by Jesse James late in the game that likely would have give the Steelers a victory; instead, Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception two plays later to clinch a three-point Pats win.Packers fans will be scoreboard watching a bit in the early games as well, as they need to see the Vikings lose at least two of their final three games to have a shot at the postseason. Minnesota has a home game against the Miami Dolphins today, so keep an eye on that contest as well.Early GamesAll games kick off at 1:00 PM EasternMiami Dolphins at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MNCBSTennessee Titans at New York GiantsMetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, NJCBSWashington at Jacksonville JaguarsTIAA Bank FieldJacksonville, FLCBSOakland Raiders at Cincinnati BengalsPaul Brown StadiumCincinnati, OHCBSDallas Cowboys at Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis, INFOXGreen Bay Packers at Chicago BearsSoldier FieldChicago, ILFOXTampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore RavensM&T Bank StadiumBaltimore, MDFOXDetroit Lions at Buffalo BillsNew Era FieldBuffalo, NYFOXArizona Cardinals at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GAFOXLate GamesSeattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers1:05 PM PT (4:05 ET)Levi’s StadiumSanta Clara, CAFOXNew England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers4:25 PM ETHeinz FieldPittsburgh, PACBSSunday Night FootballPhiladelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams5:20 PM PT (8:20 ET)Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CANBC The Green Bay Packers had two players named to the Pro Bowl this week Kenny Clark Color Rush Jersey , and both of them are rightfully considered to be among the very best players at their positions in the entire NFL. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been in that upper echelon for some time now — really, since the team’s 2010 Super Bowl run — but his favorite receiver, Davante Adams, is just now in that conversation.We at APC saw Adams coming this offseason, however, and the Packers’ front office did as well. When he signed his four-year, $58 million deal, it seemed a bit high for a player who had not quite cracked the 1,000-yard mark in a single season. However, Adams has outperformed even that big deal, which made him the ninth-highest-paid receiver in the NFL this season; he sits in the top five in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, and is legitimately in the conversation about who is the best receiver in the league.Thus, it was no surprise to see him voted to the Pro Bowl on the first ballot, and he should have a chance at some All-Pro honors after the season concludes as well.Meanwhile, Rodgers had a down year in 2018, but he still earned a Pro Bowl appearance, due perhaps in part to his reputation among other NFL players. Young quarterbacks especially seem drawn to watching him and learning from him https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Mason-Crosby-Jersey , including the one who will be starting opposite him on Sunday in the Meadowlands. Today’s curds take a close look at both of these players as the Packers prepare for their first truly meaningless game of the season this Sunday..Davante Adams might be just getting started | Packers.comI tried to tell people over the summer that Davante Adams was on the verge of being a top-five receiver in the NFL. Few believed it at the time, but his numbers certainly speak for themselves -- and he may just keep on improving in 2019 and beyond.Packers QB Aaron Rodgers plans to keep playing, working on 'details' | Packersnews.comOne thing that Adams would probably benefit from would be more consistency from the other receivers on the team, and that requires those players getting on the same page with their quarterback. Rodgers says that boils down to "details," but Lance Kendricks says timing is the biggest one of those details that the receivers need to nail down.After studying Aaron Rodgers, Jets' Sam Darnold eager to face him - ESPNMeanwhile, the starter on the opposite sideline looks up to Rodgers as one of his inspirations, watching his tape frequently and citing his "cool throws" as something to aspire to.Packers DL Kenny Clark: No IR, but season likely over? | Packers WireThe Clark situation has taken a bit of a strange turn. After Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday night that the Packers' nose tackle was going on injured reserve, Clark has yet to be officially placed there. However, he said that he could injure his sprained triceps tendon further if he were to play, so why keep him on the active roster if he's only going to be on the sidelines anyway?NFL MVP race 2018: Will it come down to Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes? - SBNation.comAlthough those two quarterbacks appear to be in a two-man race for the award, don't sleep on Philip Rivers crashing the party if he leads the Chargers to a division title.NFL announces inaugural NFL Big Data Bowl - NFL.comObsessed with math, data, and football? You can apply for a chance to give a presentation to NFL and team personnel at the 2019 Combine discussing different ways to analyze information, whether that includes traditional stats or advanced player tracking information.Liveleak.com - Canadian man painfully falls putting up Christmas lights when his ladder slipsMake sure you lock your ladder properly before climbing it to mount your Christmas lights -- otherwise you may end up like this chap.