The Green Bay Packers got some good news on the Aaron Rodgers injury front this weekend, but if it’s going to end up mattering at all, Green Bay needs to take care of business the next two weeks, starting Sunday with Tampa Bay.

Yet, with the Packers sitting at 5-6 and with their season on the brink, it’s possible that the news of Rodgers return is exactly what the team needed. Clay Matthews addressed the issue earlier this week, stating plainly that Green Bay needs to run the table again to make the playoffs.

#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers practiced today, source said, and he’s officially designed as a player to return off IR. This is the next step in the process. Rodgers still isn’t cleared and won’t even be scanned until after the #Browns game. Many hurdles to go.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 2, 2017

There is no question about that now. But like with most streaks, the toughest win to get, might be the first.

Certainly, at 4-7, the Tampa Bay Bucs seem to have little to play for. However, Jameis Winston is coming back to be the starting quarterback, which makes the matchup a little more dicey for the Packers.

But if the team wants to make the playoffs or make anything out of this season, this game is a must win and that’s not hyperbole, that’s just a fact. With that in mind, here are reasons why the Packers might win, as well as some reasons why they might might.

Let’s start with why Green Bay might win:

It’s been a few weeks since the quarterback position was a reason to have confidence in the Packers, but after Brett Hundley’s three-touchdown performance against the Steelers, which included a game-tying touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter, it’s hard not to believe in him.

The Bucs defense is also the worst statistically in the NFL. No team gives up more yards overall and more yards through the air than Tampa Bay, which seems to indicate another strong performance for Hundley, who appears to have finally turned a corner.

The Bucs defense is slightly better at stopping the run, but they still rank 15th or lower in every defensive category, including 21st in points allowed. Injuries in the secondary and at the running back position also loom over this matchup.

Over the past three weeks, Davante Adams has averaged 99 yards per game and has two receiving touchdowns. He has been also unstoppable and with a banged-up secondary across from him, Adams has to be licking his chops.

Tampa Bay also has just 15 sacks so far this season. Hundley has struggled to avoid sacks, so the fact that the Bucs have a weak pass rush, is another positive factor for Green Bay.

Another thing about Tampa, is the Bucs haven’t beaten a good team all year. Their wins are over Chicago, the Giants, the Jets and Dolphins. So it’s hard to see them winning at Green Bay, even with Hundley at quarterback.

Why Green Bay might lose

While Tampa Bay doesn’t have a great pass rush, neither does Green Bay. The Packers have 22 sacks in 11 games, which isn’t horrible, but they have been unable to pressure opposing quarterbacks consistently.

This week, if the Green Bay pass rush doesn’t get home, that could lead to major issues trying to stop Winston and the Bucs big-play pass game. Desean Jackson is probable and Mike Evans also appears 100 percent again.

Those players, along with O.J. Howard have a total of 11 touchdown catches. They also all average at least 13.8 yards per reception. Green Bay is getting better at corner, but Kevin King is still raw and Davon House appears washed up.

Damarious Randall is making big plays, but also is still getting beaten quite a bit. It’s just who the Packers are right now. If the pass rush gets home, Green Bay should be able to limit the big plays enough to win the game.

But if not, the game could turn into a shootout and with Winston, that’s not what the Packers want, at all. It’s a long shot, but a great game by Jameis, is the only shot the Bucs have at an upset victory.