NFL: Projecting The Final Playoff Field

By Evan Massey | Dec 16, 2014

Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greet in the middle of the field after the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 2, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy congratulates quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after a Packers touchdown in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers, NFC 2nd Seed

Aaron Rodgers has led the Green Bay Packers to a 10-4 record so far this season, but they are still only the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs. That shows you just how stacked the NFC playoff race is right now, and it is a concern for Green Bay moving forward. They need to win their last two games in order to solidify their playoff positioning, and those two games are against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road and the Detroit Lions at home.

Both of those games are very winnable, and the Packers should be able to take care of business. The Lions are currently ahead of them in the division, and both teams control their own destiny if they win in Week 16.

Week 17 could be the game that decides the NFC North champion at Lambeau Field. Rodgers and the Packers lost to the Lions earlier this season when they were playing poor football, but they have improved immensely since their last meeting. Green Bay should end up taking both of their remaining games and getting into the playoffs as the second seed in the NFC.

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