The Green Bay Packers enter Week 18 with their playoff position locked and a difficult decision in front of them. Head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the debate as the team balances health, momentum and preparation for the postseason.
Green Bay is set as the NFC’s seventh seed regardless of the outcome against Minnesota, removing any standings incentive from the regular-season finale. That reality has shifted internal conversations toward recovery and risk management. The Packers are coming off multiple losses and remain one of the more banged-up teams in the conference.
