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Could the Packers get eliminated from the playoff chase during the bye week? Plus other tiebreaker questions

The Packers won't be eliminated from the playoff chase during their bye week, but it's possible that Green Bay gets one step closer to being knocked out.

The Packers cannot catch Minnesota for the NFC North title and would need one of the three wild-card spots to get into the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys (9-3) currently hold one of those spots, and with a win at home against the Texans on Sunday, the Cowboys would be guaranteed to finish ahead of Green Bay, leaving two possible spots for the Packers.

Teams ahead of Green Bay for a wild-card spot

  • Dallas (9-3, current No.