Packers Get a Chance to Playoff After Bengals Win Against Vikings
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In the NFC playoffs, there is a huge disparity between the No. 6 and No. 7 seeds. After the Bengals overcame the Vikings, the Packers are once again in the running for the No. 6 seed.
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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin: The Green Bay Packers may thank B.J. Hill, Jake Browning, and Tyler Boyd if they end up with the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs and escape a dangerous trip to San Francisco, Philadelphia, or Dallas.
In overtime on Saturday, Hill, a 28-year-old defensive tackle and unheralded member of the Cincinnati Bengals defense, assisted in foiling a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak attempt by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens.
After three plays, Browning, the standout quarterback Joe Burrow’s backup, avoided problems and hit Boyd. Boyd, the unheralded No. 3 receiver behind the dynamic duo of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, made the catch, ducked under a tackle, and carried the ball 43 yards to the Vikings’ 13 to set up the game-winning field goal.
The Packers will have a fantastic shot to win Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Minnesota’s loss put them to 7-6. Here are the most recent NFC playoff standings as an example.
1. San Francisco (10-3), at the Cardinals, is leading the NFC West.
2. Dallas (10-3), against the Bills, leading the NFC East
3. Detroit (10-4, above the Broncos and winning the NFC North)
4. Tampa Bay (6-7) at Green Bay, leading the NFC South
5. Philadelphia (at Seattle; 10–3)
6. Minnesota (7-7; Cincinnati lost)
7. Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay: (6-7)
8. Los Angeles Rams (6-7; against Commanders)
9. Philadelphia at. Seattle (6-7)
10. Atlanta, away against Carolina (6-7)
11. New Orleans vs the Giants (6-7)
The Packers would tie Minnesota for the sixth spot if they defeat the Bucs. The clubs will play on New Year’s Eve night, and while the Vikings now own the head-to-head tiebreaker, this may be a game with significant playoff implications.
against Wild Card Weekend, the No. 6 seed will take against the No. 3 seed. For the time being, that would entail traveling to Detroit, where the Packers triumphed on Thanksgiving to start the new season.
The No. 2 seed and the No. 7 seed will square off. Currently, that would entail traveling to Dallas to take on the Cowboys, who are on a five-game winning streak that includes four victories by a margin of at least 20 points. Dallas has won eight games with 17 points or fewer while scoring 40 points or more in five of them.
The No. 7 seed would go to Philadelphia to play the Eagles, the reigning NFC champs, if the NFC East rankings were to alter. The Eagles have suffered two straight losses, which is a setback after they had won five straight games, including games against the Dolphins, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Bills. The previous season, Green Bay was devastated by Philadelphia’s potent run game.
With a five-game winning streak that includes victories of 23 points over Philadelphia, 31 points over Jacksonville, and 13 points over the Buccaneers, the San Francisco 49ers are currently the top seed.
