have just a six percent chance to make the playoffs in 2022, in part because of their 4-7 record and in part because they’re about to face the Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) on Sunday Night Football. If the Packers were to win on Sunday, their chances of making the postseason would nearly triple and if they lose they’ll half, per FiveThirtyEight’s model.
That’s what makes this a particularly high-leverage game for Green Bay, whose season is virtually on the line every week moving forward. One benefit they have is a little extra rest, as they’re coming off a Thursday Night Football loss to the Tennessee Titans (+1.