The biggest game of the season, well at least the Pro season, because it isn't bigger than that Michigan game in Ohio on Saturday, you know...

This is the biggest game of the season thus far for both the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers. One team struggles for respectability, the other for identity. Although they play in different conferences, the teams are oddly joined at the hip.

One team's aging quarterback, considered by all to be past his prime and by many to be past productivity is suddenly playing the best football he's played in recent memory. The other teams quarterback, considered by all to be a dead on accurate passer and by many to be the best quarterback in the league, is suddenly having issues with interceptions. But their stats are eerily similar: One reads 304 - 180 - 2054, 15 TD, 9 Int, QB rating of 83.7. The other reads 352 - 203 - 2295 13 TD, 9 Int, QB rating of 81.3. Without peeking, can you guess who's who? One team, not known for its defense, has played solid D but can't seem to get through a game without giving up at least one huge play. The other team, known for it's impeccable defense, has suddenly had issues giving up at least one huge play (though at times that play has come from the Offense). Both teams have run the ball well and have stud running backs, but have inexplicably passed in obvious running situations and have been subsequently burned.

And both teams have terrific motivation this week. One team struggles to reach .500 as suddenly talks of a Wild Card seem completely realistic, while the other team tries to figure out how to stop the bleeding after losing two in a row for the first time in 3 years.

When all is said and done, there may be bigger games ahead for both teams, but for now this one is as big as it gets.

Tomorrow, God willing, I'll break down the Patriots and tell you what the Packers need to do to beat them (yes, it is possible). I'll also break down the Packers and tell Anonymous what the Pats need to do to beat the Packers. No, seriously.