In all likelihood, the Green Bay Packers’ push for a postseason berth ended on Sunday in Minnesota after suffering a 24-17 loss to the division rival Vikings. Various analytics give the Packers anywhere between a three and six percent chance to make the playoffs, meaning it would take a minor miracle to extend the team’s season.
But at this point, would sneaking into the playoffs as a wild card even matter? Probably not. The Packers haven’t been getting blown out, but they’ve done nothing that reflects an ability to learn from mistakes and improve on a week-to-week basis.