With back to back impressive wins from the Packers, they have positioned themselves to make an end of the season run for a Wild Card Playoff Spot. The division has not technically been lost yet but realistically the they will take a wild card spot if they win enough games.
The Packers Remaining Schedule is Optimal
The Packers now go from facing Patrick Mahomes to Tommy Devito and a 4-8 Giants team. The Giants have won their last two games but are still a 4-8 team with a third string quarterback. This should be an easier win for the Packers based of their previous weeks of success. They follow that with a possibly difficult match up with the Buccaneers. They have a better roster than their 5-8 record would tell you but this is still a very winnable match up for them if Jordan Love continues his level of play. Their last three games are against the Panthers, Vikings, and Bears. These are all favorable match ups that should end as victories for Green Bay. If Green Bay can win out they will finish the year with a respectable 11-6 record which should give them a playoff birth.
Opposing Teams have Tougher Schedules than the Packers
The Packers are fighting to hold the Sixth or Seventh seed in the NFC with the Vikings, Seahawks, and the Rams. The Seahawks still have to play 3 teams over .500 and two them are Superbowl contenders. The 49ers and the Eagles will be very tough games to beat and they still will have to play the Steelers as well. The Rams have some desirable matchups but still have to play the Ravens and 49ers in the final 5 week stint. The Vikings haven’t even played the Lions yet and will have to go through the Packers again as well. This is the most favorable situation that the Packers could be in.
Jordan Love must Stay Hot for the Green Bay
The Packers are 4-1 in their last five games and Jordan Loves stats have been monstrous combining for a total of 1,374 passing yards and 12 passing touchdowns with only 3 interceptions. Jordan Love has been making tough throws and clutch plays throughout these recent weeks. If he can continue with this kind of play then the Packers can easily win out. Christian Watson is starting to come alive just in time to add a new spark to this offense. Not to mention the consistency of AJ Dillon in the run game.This young team is starting to play better every week. The defense is playing formidable football and if the offense keeps producing the they will turn heads come playoff time.
Jordan Love really did this on back to back plays…
His poise under pressure is astounding. pic.twitter.com/z60FvxS02s
— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) December 4, 2023
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This team would shock the NFL if it turned around this season into a playoff run. This would change the narrative of the whole organization. This would help silence the doubters of Jordan Love and Matt Lafleur. This would also take some pressure off front office after the departure of Aaron Rodgers.