The Green Bay Packers emerge from the bye week with an excellent chance of reaching the NFC postseason with eight games left in 2024.
Based on three different playoff projections, the Packers' probability of reaching the postseason is between 70 and 80 percent entering Week 11.
Accordingly The Packers (6-3) have a 72 percent chance of making the playoffs and could increase their chances to 79 percent with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Accordingly According to the site's “Football Power Index” forecast for the final eight games, the Packers have an 80 percent chance of making the playoffs.
According to the The Packers have a 79 percent chance of making the postseason on Sunday and can improve their chances to 85 percent with a win over the Bears.
With two losses in the division and three losses in the conference already, the Packers have a long way to go at all three locations to win the NFC North or secure the top spot in the NFC playoffs. Next Gen Stats gives the Packers a three percent chance of becoming the No. 1 seed in the NFC. ESPN gives the Packers a five percent chance of winning the division and a three percent chance of getting a first-round bye (but a ten percent chance of making the Super Bowl!). The New York Times gives the Packers a two percent chance of winning the division and a one percent chance of being No. 1.
Of course, no team with six wins is a playoff lock – the Packers still have a lot of work to do. But a 6-3 start, a chance to heal in the break week and a manageable schedule in the second half put the Packers in a good position heading into the final eight weeks.
Can Matt LaFleur get off to a fast start with a win at Soldier Field on Sunday?
Making the playoffs is a goal, but not the ultimate goal. The Packers need to get going and play their best football in January. Punching the ticket is a necessary first step, but winning the whole thing requires a well-oiled machine coupled with a little luck.
