Packers postseason picture: Green Bay’s revised prospects of qualifying for the 2023 NFL playoffs prior of “SNF” vs. Vikings, Out of all the NFL clubs, the Packers have had the most uneven season.
The Packers improved as Love did. Green Bay momentarily leaped into a playoff berth, only for the defense to falter in key games, leaving the Packers scrambling to stay in contention.
A win over the Panthers in Week 16 kept the Packers’ hopes alive heading into Week 17. A game against the Vikings in prime time, on the other hand, will be crucial. Here’s what the Packers need to do to make the playoffs, including a look at who teams Green Bay fans should root against in the final two weeks.
The Packers’ postseason chances
The Packers are 10th in the NFC, but they are only one game shy of a wild-card place with two games remaining. Green Bay needs to win out and need some help to make the playoffs.
Place | Team | Record |
WC1 | Eagles | 10-4 |
WC2 | Rams | 8-7 |
WC3 | Seahawks | 8-7 |
— | Vikings | 7-8 |
— | Falcons | 7-8 |
— | Packers | 7-8 |
— | Saints | 7-8 |
The Packers’ game against the Vikings on Sunday night isn’t officially a must-win for Green Bay, but it becomes one if the Rams or Seahawks win earlier in the day.
What are the Packers’ odds of making the playoffs if they win? That is mostly determined by the teams that surround them. If the Rams and Seahawks both win on Sunday, Green Bay will need to drop at least one game in Week 18.
Green Bay has a tiebreaker advantage over the Rams and Saints, but not over the Falcons. The conference record of each club will determine the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Seahawks.
As of Week 17, NFL.com had the Packers’ playoff chances at 25%. However, if Minnesota wins, that percentage rises to 55%, subject to other results. With a loss, Green Bay’s odds drop to 1%. The Packers’ aim is simple: beat the Vikings. If they don’t, their hopes may be over by Week 18.
Packers schedule until 2023
The Packers finish the season against two sub-.500 teams, albeit traveling on the road and winning in Minnesota will be difficult in Week 17 with CB Jaire Alexander suspended on an already ailing defense.If Green Bay’s playoff dreams are still alive in Week 18, a home game against the rising Bears will be crucial.
Date | Opponent | Record |
Dec. 31 | at Vikings | 7-8 |
Jan. 7 | vs. Bears | 6-9 |