Here’s one scenario you probably didn’t consider when it came to the NFC playoff picture: The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions would make the postseason if they tie on Sunday night at Ford Field.
In fact, if the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants, a tie is the only way both the Packers and Lions would advance.
There have been two ties in the NFL this season: the Cardinals-Seahawks in Week 7 and the Bengals-Redskins in Week 8.
The NFL released the Week 17 playoff scenarios on Tuesday and can be seen here: