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The Green Bay Packers have taken a good thing and spoiled it. (Wikimedia Images)

Despite owning the best point differential in the NFC North at +39, Green Bay has dropped two in a row to fall to 5-7 SU and 7-5 ATS. The Packers’ chances of catching up to the division-leading Vikings at 7-5 (5-7 ATS, +27 differential) could end this Sunday if they continue their losing ways against the Houston Texans (5-7 SU and ATS, minus-28 differential).

The Texans will be playing on a short week of rest after dumping Jacksonville 30-17 on Monday night as 3-point home faves. Steve Slaton rushed for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Jaguars; he should continue his fine rookie season against the No. 29-ranked run defense in the NFL. Green Bay counters with a higher-scoring offense than Houston’s, although the Texans are getting more yards per attempt, both passing and rushing.

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