The Packers have positioned themselves to make a late-season run for a Wild Card Playoff spot with back-to-back impressive wins. Although the division has not technically been lost, they will most likely take a wild card spot if they win enough games.
The Packers’ current schedule is ideal.
The Packers will now face Tommy Devito and a 4-8 Giants team instead of Patrick Mahomes. The Giants have won two of their last three games, but they are still a 4-8 team led by a third-string quarterback. Based on their recent success, the Packers should have an easier time winning this game. They then face the Buccaneers in a potentially difficult matchup. They have a better roster than their 5-8 record suggests, but this is still a very winnable matchup for them if Jordan Love continues to play at his current level. The Panthers, Vikings, and Bears are their next three opponents.These are all favorable matchups that should result in Green Bay victories. If Green Bay wins out, they will finish the season with a respectable 11-6 record, which should qualify them for the playoffs.
Opposing teams have more difficult schedules than the Packers.
The Packers are competing with the Vikings, Seahawks, and Rams for the sixth or seventh seed in the NFC. The Seahawks still have three games left against teams above.500, two of which are Super Bowl contenders. The 49ers and Eagles will be difficult opponents, and they will still have to face the Steelers. The Rams have some favorable matchups, but they still have to face the Ravens and 49ers in the final five weeks. The Vikings have yet to play the Lions and will have to go through the Packers again. This is the most advantageous situation for the Packers.
Jordan Love must remain hot for the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers are 4-1 in their last five games, with Jordan Loves combining for 1,374 passing yards and 12 passing touchdowns with only three interceptions.Jordan Love has been making clutch throws and clutch plays in recent weeks. If he continues to play like this, the Packers will easily win. Christian Watson is waking up just in time to add a spark to this offense. Not to mention AJ Dillon’s consistency in the run game.This young team is getting better by the week. The defense is formidable, and if the offense continues to produce, they will turn heads come playoff time.
If this team can turn this season into a playoff run, it will astound the NFL. This would alter the organization’s entire narrative. This would put Jordan Love and Matt Lafleur’s detractors to rest. This would also relieve some of the pressure on the front office following Aaron Rodgers’ departure.
