The Packers are locked into their playoff spot after their Week 17 loss.
The Green Bay Packers received a Christmas present from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday when they defeated the Detroit Lions. The lions’ loss clinched a playoff spot for the Packers, but we’re not done by a long shot.
Green Bay’s loss on Saturday night means they can no longer win the NFC North and that they are stuck in the seventh seed. It wouldn’t shock me if the Packers rested their starters since they can’t impact their playoff seeding.
NFC North standings
The Bears clinched the NFC North title with Green Bay’s loss on Saturday.
- Chicago Bears (11-4)
- Green Bay Packers (9-6-1)
- Minnesota Vikings (8-8)
- Detroit Lions (8-8)
Updated NFC playoff picture
The Packers have clinched a playoff spot and are locked into the seven seed. The Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks are all playing for both the one seed and the division crown in the final two weeks of the season.
1. Seattle Seahawks (12-3) – x
2. Chicago Bears (44-1) – x
3. Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) – x
4. Carolina Panthers (8-7)
5. San Francisco 49ers (11-4) – x
6. Los Angles Rams (11-4) – x
7. Green Bay Packers (9-6-1) – x
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
x – clinched a playoff spot
The only playoff spot still up for grabs is in the NFC South. One team will be the champs and the other will be out between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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