The Green Bay Packers are closing in on a playoff berth after defeating the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
At 8-3, the Packers are the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs and if the season ended today, they would play the No. 3 seed Seattle Seahawks on the road.
The Packers are still third in the NFC North, but have an advantage over the wild card spot.
According to various playoff projections, after beating the 49ers, the Packers’ playoff chances are now over 90 percent.
on New York TimesThe Packers have a 95 percent chance of making the postseason with six games left in the season. According to Playoff projector for the Athletic teamPackers make up 93 percent.
Why are the Packers’ odds so high?
For starters, the Packers currently have a two-win advantage over all other contenders behind them in the NFC Wild Card race. Additionally, Matt LaFleur’s team is now in direct ties with the 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams, three teams behind them in the standings.
Of course, there is still a lot to do with six weeks left. Over the next three games, the Packers will face the surging Miami Dolphins, who have won three in a row, the NFC-leading Detroit Lions at Ford Field and the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks in the Pacific Northwest – all games in primetime viewership.
However, based on the current situation and the wins they have already accumulated, the Packers may only need two more wins to clinch a playoff spot. With games still remaining against the Lions and Vikings, LaFleur’s team has an outside chance of getting back into NFC North contention.
NFC playoff standings
1. Detroit Lions (10-1)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2)
3. Seattle Seahawks (6-5)
4. Atlanta Falcons (6-5)
5. Minnesota Vikings (9-2)
6. Green Bay Packers (8-3)
7. Washington Commanders (7-5)
8. Arizona Cardinals (6-5)
9. Tampa Bay Privateers (5-6)
10. Los Angeles Rams (5-6)
11. San Francisco 49ers (5-6)
