Packers Playoff Push?

Packers 2010 Super Bowl Trophy (Photo: Shawn Sailer)

Big win for the Packers today against the Seahawks. Green Bay has won three in a row and now sit at 7-6. If they win out and finish 10-6 they would not be guaranteed a playoff spot. If the Packers do indeed win out and  Lions lose once before Week 17, the match-up with Detroit will be for the division (Go Giants, next week).The Packers could also make the playoffs by getting a wild card spot. The currently are in ninth place in the NFC. The Vikings are in eighth, the Redskins in seventh, with the Buccaneers currently holding onto the sixth and final playoff spot. 

Aaron Rodgers, who had a hamstring injury earlier in the season, reportedly suffered a calf injury early in the game. Rodgers still played very well, however, his inability to scramble and run was evident. The Packers will need him healthy if they want to make the playoffs, or more importantly, make a Super Bowl run.

Despite the fact that the Packers haven't missed the playoffs since 2008, (Aaron Rodgers first year as a starter), there have been many disappointing playoff loses since the 2010 Super Bowl victory over the Steelers. Just like with the Yankees, nothing short of a championship is considered a successful season.

The game today was the best game the Packers have played all year, as they played well offensively and defensively. The special teams was pretty good, as well, despite Mason Crosby missing a field goal.

This has been an interesting season. Rodgers has not been as great as he has been in previous seasons, although injuries have made a difference. The running game has been poor, as both Eddie Lacy and James Starks have suffered injuries. Wide receiver Ty Montgomery has been pretty good as a running back. Despite a good performance today, the defense has struggled mightily.

The Packers final three games are all against NFC North teams. They are at Chicago, home against the Vikings and as I said earlier, at Detroit. 

The Packers have been on TV in Connecticut a lot this season. I don't know why but I love it. It's also always fun interacting on Twitter with great friends and fellow Packer fans like AJ Szymanowski and Jack Began, among others (You should follow them, for more than just Packers Tweets).