Zero2Cool
5 years ago

The 11-3 Packers know they're in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2016 but where they'll begin their post-season trip remains very much in the air with two games left to play in the regular season.


The Packers could find themselves anywhere from the number one seed in the NFC, giving them a first round bye and a divisional round date at Lambeau Field, or they could drop all the way to the number six seed and play a wild card game on the road.


Here's how it can all unfold.


For the number one seed.


The Packers must beat the Vikings and Lions on the road to finish 13-3.   The Seahawks and the 49ers must both lose one more.   That's a guarantee unless the regular season finale in Seattle ends in a tie (which would also aid the Packers).  Seattle is home to Arizona in week 16 while the 49ers host the Rams Saturday night with Los Angeles still holding an outside shot at a playoff berth.   Green Bay owns the tiebreaker over New Orleans (based on better conference record) which will host Indianapolis Monday night before finishing at Tennessee and at Carolina.


For the number two seed.


If the Packers win out, they're locked in to no worse than the second seed which also earns a first round bye.    They could also earn the bye by splitting the last two, winning the NFC North and have the Saints lose one of their last three games.


For the number three seed.


The Packers will drop a notch if they lose one of their last two and the Saints win out,  because the 49ers own the head to head tiebreaker by virtue of their victory against the Packers and Seattle has an edge based on a better record against common opponents.    That would have the Packers host the number 6 seed in the NFC on Wild Card weekend which at the moment, is the Minnesota Vikings.


For the number four seed.


The Packers can't finish with the worst division winning record, that will belong to the NFC East winner between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.


For the number five seed.


Green Bay losses in the final 2 with the Vikings winning out would give Minnesota the NFC North title and drop Green Bay to the Wild Card round.   Seattle or San Francisco would also have to lose two and tiebreakers would come into play but Green Bay does not fare well here and this is the least likely possibility.


For the number six seed.


Green Bay loses in Minnesota and Detroit and the 49ers losing to the Rams and Seahawks would leave both teams 11-5 and the Niners climb above Green Bay because of the head to head.  This would probably mean a trip to Minnesota or New Orleans to open the post-season.


Let's see how it plays out.




Continue Reading @ Mark Daniels 

Mark Daniels wrote:


UserPostedImage
Cheesey
5 years ago
The fact that they are at least in the playoffs no matter what, is a good thing.
There are so many things that could change in the next 2 weeks.
There are so many strong NFC teams. I’m hoping they can beat the Vikings. But they will have to play a complete game to have a chance at that.
The #2 spot would be great. A week off and then a home game.
UserPostedImage
wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
5 years ago
What he says is true and I understand what Daniels means. But when he says,

The 11-3 Packers know they're in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2016 but where they'll begin their post-season trip remains very much in the air with two games left to play in the regular season.

it kind of makes me laugh. For the most part, EVERY TEAM'S post season stance is still up in the air.

SF and Seattle don't know who is going to be the wild card team and who will be the division winner. Will the winner be the #1 seed or get a lower seed?
NO doesn't know which seed it will have.
Will it be DallASS or Philly in the LEast?
Even Minn still has not clinched a playoff berth.
The AFC as these questions too.

Certainly Mark Daniels is only looking at the seeding from the Packer's perspective. His choice of words is a little weak. Maybe he needed to put a disclaimer that it applies to most of the playoff teams or something.

UserPostedImage
Fan Shout
dfosterf (3h) : It's my one day deal complaint dept. on shareholder meeting day
dfosterf (4h) : Probably a homer access credential intimidation kinda thing
dfosterf (4h) : Meathead "journalists" skip this, concentrating on operational revenue when convenient. They switch when net revenue is more favorable.
dfosterf (4h) : Resulting in an actual drop of net revenue of 12.5%. She is from Minnesota. Just sayin'
dfosterf (5h) : Any plans to hold Maureen Smith (CFO) accountable for a 95% drop in investment revenue?
Mucky Tundra (5h) : In your face, HBO!
Mucky Tundra (5h) : @ByRyanWood Mark Murphy: “A great source of pride of mine is that we were never on Hard Knocks.”
Mucky Tundra (5h) : *years
Mucky Tundra (5h) : @mattschneidman Mark Murphy says he anticipates “many Packers games” being played in Germany, Ireland and/or the U.K. over the next 5-10 yea
dfosterf (5h) : *cafeteria* I have hit my head also, so I sympathize
dfosterf (5h) : Possibly hit his head leaning into the glass protecting the food in the cafateria
dfosterf (5h) : Maybe a low flying drone
dfosterf (5h) : Did Savion Williams run into a goalpost or something?
Mucky Tundra (6h) : also, no bueno when a guy starts getting concussions right off the bat in his career
Zero2Cool (6h) : Concussion is worse. Banks probably vet off day via back booboo claim
Mucky Tundra (8h) : @AndyHermanNFL Jordy Nelson out at camp today. No word if he’s in play for one of the two open roster spots ; )
dfosterf (9h) : Is that better or worse than Banks bad back?
Zero2Cool (9h) : Savion concussion ... not good.
packerfanoutwest (24-Jul) : Aaron Rodgers’s first pass of first team period was picked off
Mucky Tundra (24-Jul) : tbh I didn't hear of his passing
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Cosby Show. Malcom Jamal Warner I think is real name
Mucky Tundra (24-Jul) : I was thinking of Ozzy and Hulk
Mucky Tundra (24-Jul) : Who's Theo?
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : How is Theo alliteration?
Mucky Tundra (24-Jul) : Bad week for people whose names are alliterations
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Hulk Hogan gone too.
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Oh, it's toe injury
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Hope it's not serious. that would stink
dfosterf (24-Jul) : Sounds like an ankle not a knee for Fields
dfosterf (24-Jul) : Ya Flaccp on Browns
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Maybe Tyrod Taylor instead
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : He's on Browns, right?
dfosterf (24-Jul) : They would probably go with Flacco is my guess if Fields out
dfosterf (24-Jul) : Fleece 'em again!
Zero2Cool (24-Jul) : Malik Willis might be someone Jets come after
packerfanoutwest (24-Jul) : Packers introduce 1923-inspired classic uniform, leather-look helmet
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : Both LB Quay Walker and Rookie DB Micah Robinson have passed their physicals
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : Happy to see site feels more snappy snappy
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : No sir. I did not.
dfosterf (23-Jul) : You didn't get free childcare when you were at work?
wpr (23-Jul) : These guys make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Pay for their own childcare.
dfosterf (23-Jul) : 2nd issue. Number 1 issue was no gameday childcare. 1 of 3 teams not providing it
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : Suppose if locker room is main issue, we sitting pretty
wpr (23-Jul) : I thought so Mucky. In those useless player polls GB always rates high overall. Locker is a part of it.
Mucky Tundra (23-Jul) : Wasn't the locker room just updated like 6 or 7 years ago?
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : I have forum updated on different site. We'll see how this one goes before going to that
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : Elgton Jenkins has a back injury, is expect to end contract dispute
wpr (23-Jul) : It's funny the PA complained about the locker room. It wasn't that long ago it was top shelf. Things change in a hurry.
wpr (23-Jul) : The site is much more better.
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : NFLPA report said Packers lockerroom needed upgrade. Whining bout where you change?
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2025 Packers Schedule
Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM
COMMANDERS
Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM
Browns
Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM
Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM
BENGALS
Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM
Cardinals
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM
Steelers
Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM
PANTHERS
Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM
EAGLES
Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM
Giants
Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM
Broncos
Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM
Bears
Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM
RAVENS
Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM
Vikings
Recent Topics
5h / Around The NFL / Mucky Tundra

5h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

12h / Green Bay Packers Talk / TheKanataThrilla

15h / Green Bay Packers Talk / dfosterf

21h / Around The NFL / beast

24-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

24-Jul / Around The NFL / beast

24-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

23-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

23-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

22-Jul / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

22-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

22-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

20-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

20-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.