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Aaron Rodgers, Packers Clinch 2019 NFL Playoff Berth After Falcons Beat 49ers

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The Green Bay Packers are a playoff team for the first time since the 2016 season after the Atlanta Falcons' last-second victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Earlier Sunday, the Packers beat the Bears 21-13 in an NFC North clash to move to 11-3 on the year.

While Green Bay is only in its first year under head coach Matt LaFleur, the clock is ticking on two-time MVP Aaron Rodgers. The 36-year-old quarterback admitted on Dec. 4 that he's "seeing the 18th hole coming up, realizing I can't play forever and the opportunities don't come along all the time.