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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- An athletic tight end added to the passing game. Deep balls turned into game-changing plays.And in the backfield, a former receiver has turned into a breakaway threat on the ground.The Green Bay Packers have found offensive balance and more options for quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the teams late-season surge back into the playoff picture.That run the table comment that Rodgers made when the Packers were 4-6 -- referring to Green Bay needing to win its final six regular-season games -- isnt such a far-fetched idea after all.Obviously its a leap of faith, but also a feeling based on seeing these guys every single day, understanding how close I felt like we were to being a better offense, Rodgers said Tuesday.The passing game was already the strong point for the Packers (8-6), even before their current four-game win streak. The Packers relied on a quick-passing attack to receivers Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb to help compensate for an injury-riddled backfield and a foot injury to tight end Jared Cook.Slowly but surely, more threats are emerging, just in time for a game against Minnesotas tough defense coming up Christmas Eve at Lambeau Field.The Packers now have at least a couple of avenues to return to the playoffs for an eighth straight season, though the most direct road involves beating the Vikings to set up a winner-take-all showdown in Detroit for the NFC North on New Years Day against the Lions.If something else happens, then thats great, but were worried about this week and trying to get one more win and put ourselves in position to win the division, Nelson said.The Packers have hit on deep balls the last two weeks, with Adams snaring a 66-yard touchdown catch against Seattle before the Rodgers-to-Nelson bomb against the Bears that set up the winning field goal.The 6-foot-4 Cook is a matchup problem in coverage, as evidenced by his six catches for 85 yards on eight targets against Chicago.Ive talked about it since I got here, the fastest way to the end zone is through the middle of the field, so the bigger target you have going down the field the better it is for your quarterback, coach Mike McCarthy said.In the backfield, after losing Eddie Lacy to a season-ending ankle injury in October, the Packers finally seemed to have found a lead back in the most unconventional of ways.Former receiver Ty Montgomery erased any lingering doubt that he was just a novelty after rushing for a career-high 162 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries against Chicago. McCarthy disclosed last week that Montgomery was now a full-time running back, and the Bears treated him as such in coverage -- a first for an opposing defense this year, Rodgers said.Behind Montgomery, Christine Michael also appears to be settling in with Green Bay after being claimed off waivers from Seattle last month. Montgomery and Michael provided a one-two backfield punch against Chicago that the Packers havent had since Lacy and James Starks were healthy at the start of the season.The added diversity on offense comes at just the right time, too, with Rodgers working through calf and hamstring injuries.Even then, Rodgers arm remains sharp, even if his mobility might be limited.I felt like regardless of how our defense was playing, if we could set the tone offensively ... it would help out the defense, Rodgers said about his run the table comment. 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White-hot Melbourne Victory striker Natasha Dowie has twin goals in mind as she prepares for the first Melbourne derby of the W-League season.The first order of business is becoming the first side to stop Melbourne Citys relentless charge through the league.And if she can do that, the leagues in-form striker believes she will be on track to represent England again.Dowie, 28, has three goals in as many games this season, leading the W-League goalscoring charts despite Victory languishing on the bottom of the table.On Sunday at AAMI Park, her side faces the most imposing test of their season to date when their cross-town rivalry resumes.But Dowie - whose impressive CV includes stints in England, the USA and a quarter-century of caps with the Three Lions - says Victory can spring a surprise.Fair play to City, they ran away with last year and theyre the strong favourites 100 per cent, she told AAP.But with a derby its not about form, its about who turns up on the day.I learned that playing for Liverpool. Whenever wed play Everton - always classed as the weaker team - it was never easy.Theres no point in playing tthe game if you cant get up for games like this and it would be amazing if we could turn them over and stop their unbeaten run.ddddddddddddOff the back of a short spell with Boston Breakers, Dowie said she was hitting new heights.I feel great and Im probably in the best form Ive ever been in, she said.Id be happier if we were winning games. But on an individual note I cant be doing any more than Im doing.Dowie was the leading scorer in the 2013 English Womens Super League, but missed out on the 2013 European Championship.Her qualifying goals helped England reach the 2015 Womens World Cup but the striker was again overlooked for the Canada tournament.Still, she remains hopeful that good form over the Australian summer can help her win caps in the future.Ive been in and out of the England setup and Id be stupid to say it wasnt in my mind. Every player wants to play for their country and go to the big tournaments, she said.With my goalscoring record, I feel like I should be involved. ' ' '