The Green Bay Packers control the NFC North going into its bye week.

But, coach Mike McCarthy says there's still a lot to work on in the coming weeks.

McCarthy says the Packers are a football team that's just getting started and there are a number of areas that need improvement.

McCarthy says the bye comes at a good time -- all his players are in need of rest before a stretch that includes road games at Denver and Kansas City.

Quarterback Brett Favre was limping noticeably as he walked to the interview podium after the game.

McCarthy says they'll hold a couple of extra practice days for Denver and concentrate on the fundamentals.

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