The Green Bay Packers received a Christmas present from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday as they defeated the Detroit Lions. The Lions’ loss clinches a playoff spot for the Packers, but our hopes aren’t over yet.
NFC North standings
The Packers remain in contention for the NFC North title in the final two weeks of the season. The losses for the Packers and Chicago have been decided. If the Bears win, they could also seal the win. Green Bay plays on Saturday, so they should play like the division, especially since the Bears will face a very motivated San Francisco 49ers team on Sunday night.
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Green Bay Packers (9-5-1)
Updated NFC playoff graphics
The Packers have already clinched a playoff spot, but with some help they could move into a better seed. The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are ahead of them, and the Packers can’t move past them this weekend, but in some cases, Green Bay can move up to sixth or fifth.
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 Angeles Rams (11-4) – x
7. green bay packers (9-5-1) – x
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
x – Lock up a spot in the playoffs
The only playoff spot still up for grabs is the NFC South. One team will be crowned champion and the other team will be eliminated between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.