| roadkillers said: So if Packers "Run the Table" Part 2, are they more than likely in? |
Likely, yes, but no longer virtually guaranteed with GB winning out. Seattle beating Philly dealt a significant blow to Green Bay's playoff chances, as it was one of the most losable games left on the schedule for the Seahawks and GB holds the tiebreaker over them. Still, the NFC is going to cannibalize itself over the last four weeks of the season, so a GB wild card with a late winning streak is still very realistic. Assuming GB runs the table and finishes 10-6, they need at least two of the following to transpire (there are other combinations, but nowhere near as realistic).
-Seattle to lose two more games (@JAX, vs. LAR, @DAL, vs. ARI)
-Carolina to lose one more game from the following (vs. MIN, vs. TB, @ATL) along with a Week 15 loss to GB
-Atlanta to lose two more games from the following (vs. NO, @TB, @NO, vs. CAR)
Green Bay would take care of Detroit if they were still in the playoff picture by beating them in Week 17. The Packers also hold the tiebreaker over Dallas, so as long as they win out they don't need to worry about the Cowboys.
On a slightly related note, Russell Wilson deserves some serious consideration for MVP, especially if the "valuable" part of that title holds any meaning. The guy has single handily been the Seahawks' offense for about 7 weeks now. And now that I've said that he'll put up 3 fantasy points next week and I'll go one and done.
Last edited by MTZehvor - on 04 December 2017
