MADISON, Wis. -- The Cleveland Browns were no distraction for the Green Bay Packers. What could have been a trap game turned out to be the most complete game of the season for the green and gold. A fan could even argue the team is now playing its best football of the season. Coach Mike McCarthy said it's about getting better each week.

"I feel like we've definitely accomplished that the last two weeks," McCarthy said. "And we're looking forward to playing the Vikings at home."

On Sunday, Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes. Ryan Grant rushed for season-high 148 yards. It's the first time he's topped the century-mark this year. He also rushed for his third touchdown of the season. The defense held the hapless Browns to only three points. The win is the kind of overall success the team has been hoping for.

"Well, we're a good football team," said McCarthy. "That's one thing I know. I've always felt that way. We're in the second quarter of our season. The ability to win games and continue to grow is our focus."

Green Bay is all warmed up for Brett Favre's first visit back to Lambeau Field. It would have been understandable if the Packers (4-2) had overlooked an inferior opponent with their eyes on Favre's hyped return to Wisconsin with the Minnesota Vikings.

"Shoot, I haven't even thought about [the hype]," McCarthy said. "I think that's probably more for [Favre]. Trust me, I know more than anybody everything that swirls around playing football against Brett Favre in another uniform."

The Packers with a win on Sunday could get to within a half-a-game of the division leading Vikings. The two teams would be even in the loss column with a win. It would also send their rival something to think about, two losses heading into the bye week.

"It's an important division game. It is every year," said McCarthy. "I understand all the things that are added to it, but we feel like we're really improving as a football team, and we want to prepare, have a good solid week of preparation, get healthy and be ready to go."

The Packers play host to Favre and the Vikings at Lambeau Field, Sunday at 3:15 p.m.