GREEN BAY – Merry Christmas Packer Nation.
The Packers clinched a playoff spot on Christmas Day thanks to Detroit's loss at Minnesota.
The Lions turned the ball over six times and fell to the Vikings, 23-10, at U.S. Bank Stadium, eliminating Detroit (8-8) from playoff contention and giving a postseason spot to Green Bay.
It's the Packers' sixth playoff appearance in Head Coach Matt LaFleur's seven seasons.
The Packers (9-5-1) are guaranteed a wild-card berth at minimum and are still alive for the NFC North title.
To win the division, Green Bay would have to win its last two games against Baltimore on Saturday night and Minnesota next week, while Chicago (11-4) would have to lose its last two against San Francisco and Detroit.
If Green Bay is able to win the NFC North, it would earn either the No. 2 or 3 seed in the conference.
If the Packers become a wild card, they could wind up seeded anywhere from No. 5 to No. 7, depending on other results.
