Packer Playoff Picture

First things first, if you haven't heard, your New Year's Eve plans have gone down the tubes since the Packers kickoff time has been pushed from noon to 7:15 pm CST.

Secondly, the playoff scenario is actually clearer than it was a few days ago, but still pretty complicated. The official word from the NFL says:

1. Packers victory PLUS Giants victory PLUS GB clinches strength of victory tiebreaker over NYG

2. Packers victory PLUS Giants loss or tie PLUS Rams loss or tie

3. Packers victory PLUS Giants loss or tie PLUS Panthers victory

4. Packers victory PLUS Giants loss or tie PLUS Falcons victory

5. Packers tie PLUS Giants loss PLUS Rams loss PLUS Falcons loss or tie PLUS Panthers loss or tie

Now, the trickiest part is the tie breaker that comes into play with the Giants. According to the NFL, ALL of the following have to occur in order to clinch the tiebreaker:


Arizona wins at San Diego
Detroit wins at Dallas
Miami wins at Indianapolis
Minnesota beats St. Louis
San Francisco wins at Denver
Carolina loses at New Orleans
Houston loses to Cleveland
Tampa Bay loses to Seattle