Playoff scenrios now?

[bobblehead]

Next week is essentially a playoff game. If we can't beat the Bears in Lambeau in a playoff game we don't deserve to be IN the playoffs against the Bears in Chicago. I have no interest in backing in.

[Kiwon]

I have no interest in backing in.

That's not what I heard.

So if GB wins on Sunday they would play the Bears again the following week?

[Bretsky]

That's not what I heard.

So if GB wins on Sunday they would play the Bears again the following week?

IF the Vikes beat the Bears I think the Bears get #2 seed and then we would probably play Eagles...........yuk

[Zool]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/pos...yoff-scenarios

Win and they're in.

[packerbacker1234]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/pos...yoff-scenarios

Win and they're in.

That's what I was saying. Win and we're in. Yes there is a rumor of some oddball scenario that would keep us out involving something like 10 different teams winning/losing - but the bottom line is we own the tie breakers over everyone that is relevant to our playoff chances.

If the saints lose out, we then own the tie breaker over them as well, and we would still hold the tiebreaker over the bucs. This would put us at the #5 seed. If the saints win out ATL takes the #5 seed we take #6, and the rest are screwed. We're all good boys. We control our own destiny this season. Given the injuries and the way the year played out, we couldn't really ask for a better situation. Week 17, at home, bears... we control our playoff destiny. I'll take it.

[steve823]

Packers win and they're in, that's simple. But for us to get the No. 5 the Saints would have to lose tonight and next week (assuming we win). Am I right ?

Playing the Rams/Seahawks rather then the Eagles is HUGE.

[gbgary]

yup...win they're in...against chicago. they can play philly if philly loses their last two.

[Fritz]

I'm going to be meeting an old college friend to watch the game. For Green Bay's sake, which team should I root for tonight? Atlanta?

[HowardRoark]

I'm going to be meeting an old college friend to watch the game. For Green Bay's sake, which team should I root for tonight? Atlanta?

yes

[Jimx29]

I don't care about all the different situations...all I want is the Pack to beat the bears two weekends in a row. If that happens, I will no longer rag on M3 for one full year.

[gbgary]

minn beats philly. it's the eagles now if we beat the bears.

[Joemailman]

And if Falcons beat the Panthers, Bears will have nothing to play for Sunday.

[retailguy]

And if Falcons beat the Panthers, Bears will have nothing to play for Sunday.

Bullshit. They can keep their arch rival out of the playoffs. That's something to play for... and I believe they will play and play damn hard to achieve that.

[gbgary]

And if Falcons beat the Panthers, Bears will have nothing to play for Sunday.

since when did the bears need any motivation going into a Packers game?

[Joemailman]

Maybe, but I wonder if Lovie risks an injury to Cutler just to beat the Packers. It will be interesting to see what he does.

Edit: When I said nothing to play for, I simply meant they wouldn't be able to improve their playoff position. I'm aware that the rivalry could play into the decision.