With the Dallas Cowboys’ 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions now in the books, the fans of the Green Bay Packers can turn their attention to Week 17 and the various playoff scenarios therein.
As readers of Acme Packing Company likely already know, Sunday night’s showdown between Green Bay and Detroit, both 9-6 entering the season finale, will determine which team earns the NFC North title and resulting playoff berth. The Packers defeated the Lions at Lambeau Field in Week 3 and would emerge with the tiebreaker by repeating the feat this weekend at Ford Field. The Packers would also take the division if the game ends in a tie.