As the 2018 NFL season progresses for the Green Bay Packers, more things seem to be happening that have the NFC playoff picture completely messed up. Even though the Packers were only 4-7-1 heading into this week's game, they are still capable of coming back and making the postseason.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers came out in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons looking to prove a point. That is exactly what they did, blowing the Falcons out by a final score of 34-20. Green Bay dominated from start to finish and there is no question that the team looked more engaged than they have been in recent weeks.
After the firing of Mike McCarthy last week, the Packers knew that they needed to win this week. Not only were they playing to stay alive in the playoff race, they were also playing for their jobs.
Following the win over the Falcons, the Packers' playoff chances have been updated. It is still a long shot, but Dave Schroeder of WBAY-TV shared what needs to happen for Green Bay to get in.
Here is the Packers path to the playoffs. Literally everything the Packers needed to go their way Sunday happened #ItsHappening @WBAY pic.twitter.com/0ENJsY1b9R
— Dave Schroeder (@SchroederWBAY) December 10, 2018
Needless to say, there isn't a great chance that the Packers will get in, but a path can be seen. Minnesota and Seattle losing as much as Green Bay needs simply does not seem likely.
That being said, the Packers cannot afford to give up just yet. Green Bay is still mathematically alive and they need to play with some desperation. Missing the playoffs for two straight seasons is not a good look for the Packers' franchise.
Rodgers and company finally seemed to take some pride in their season yesterday afternoon. If they continue playing like that, we could be looking at a potential shocking playoff run. On the other hand, if this is just a one-week show, the Packers may need to make more changes in the offseason.
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