Packers pass on post-London bye, get two weeks to get ready for Rams

The top seed in the NFC could be decided by the Week 15 game between the Rams and Packers. Green Bay once again has an advantage, in more ways than one.

Beyond the fact that the Packers play in a much weaker division (anything other than 6-0 against the Lions, Bears, and Vikings should be regarded as a major disappointment) and the fact that the game will be played at Lambeau Field and the fact that the game will be played at night on December 19, the Packers picked up one extra edge by virtue of the decision to skip the traditional post-London bye.

The Packers host the Patriots in Week Four, before traveling to London to “host” the Giants. Next comes a home game against the Jets, with the…