The Green Bay Packers could clinch a playoff spot in Week 16.
The Green Bay Packers are coming off the most devastating game of the season in Week 15, where they lost to the Denver Broncos and suffered a ton of injuries.
The Packers lost Micah Parsons for the season as he tore his ACL, which is a major loss. Green Bay traded Kenny Clark and two first-round picks for Parsons in the offseason.
The Packers then signed him to a four-year $188 million contract extension, tying him to the franchise through the 2029 season.
In 14 games, Parsons had 41 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and 26 quarterback hits. The 26-year-old is one of the best defensive players in the league, and it will be tough to replace his production.
The Packers also lost right tackle Zach Tom, wide receiver Christian Watson, and safety Evan Williams to injury against the Broncos, but there is no long-term concern for any of the three.
While Green Bay is facing all of these injuries, they are still in a position to clinch a playoff berth in Week 16.
The Packers would clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Chicago Bears, plus a Detroit Lions loss or tie, or a Packers tie and a Lions loss.
The Lions take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Green Bay will be hoping their former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, can help them punch a ticket into the postseason.
For the Packers, they must focus on their matchup against the Bears. Green Bay beat Chicago in Week 14, 28-21, but it will be more challenging with injuries to key players.
The key to victory will be protecting quarterback Jordan Love and giving him time to deliver the ball downfield. Love is having an incredible season, as he's completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 3,304 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
He has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league this season and has picked apart coverages when given time to throw downfield.
While fans are deflated about the Packers' injuries and rightfully so, they clinch their spot in the playoffs for the third straight season and try to make a run once they get there.