Mags FTW wrote:So the paths are:
A) Rest the starters. Play Philly in the 1st round unless Washington loses out or the backups beat the Bears and WAS loses 1 game and then we get into crazy tie breakers.
B) Play the starters. Hope to win out and then play LAR/SEA or ATL/TB. If we drop one, we could still end up in crazy tie break scenario if WAS wins out.
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It's crazy to think of the difference it would be playing the Eagles in the wild card vs potentially playing a team like the Falcons if we win-out.
Eagles are probably the worst match-up for us in the entire league IMO. And it's one of those games where even if the Packers pull it out, it would be a very tough and physical game that will likley come down to the final seconds. Which means the Packers will probably be worn out and banged up going into the divisional round.
As opposed to playing a team like the Falcons where the Packers probably win 38-10 and are resting guys and just running the clock out by late 3rd quarter.
Rams would probably be our most likley opponent if we finish #5 and they wouldn't be a push-over but I don't see this Packers team losing to the Rams if they play them. We'd have to lay an egg to lose to the Rams and I don't see this current Packers team laying an egg in a big game. These aren't the McCarthy/Rodgers era Packers.
My dream playoff road where everything bounces our way but is a real possibly would be.
Falcons in the wild card - We would smoke them.
Lions get the #1 seed and we play them in the divisional round - Lions are banged up and no one is beating this Packers team 3 times in the same season. My money would deff be on the Packers in this game.
Vikings pull their lucky BS and beat the Eagles in the divisional round - I would bet a very large amount of money that the Vikings would choke at home in an NFC Championship game against the Packers. Plus the Packers are the better team and would probably win even if the Vikings don't choke.
I would then love our chances on a neutral field against anyone from the AFC.
