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Defense's continued struggles raise questions over how much longer Packers can stay in playoff hunt

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says he believes he’s part of a playoff-caliber team.

But it's only evident to anyone else when the Packers have the ball.

The Packers (7-8) still maintain postseason hopes as they head into a crucial Sunday night matchup at Minnesota (7-8), but it’s hard to imagine them staying in contention if their defense doesn’t improve in a hurry.

“This does definitely feel like a playoff team,” Jones said after the Packers’ 33-30 victory at Carolina on Sunday. “We’re a resilient team. We’re a team that’s never going to quit and lay down for anybody.