Match results: The Packers defeated the Saints and advanced to the playoffs. Green Bay couldn't fight back in the Falcons' win Sunday and punched itself in the foot.
When the Falcons won on Sunday, the Saints were eliminated before they even took the field.
Week 16 of the 2024 NFL concludes with the following games: green bay packers and new orleans saints At historic Lambeau Field.
Both teams may know their playoff fate before kickoff, but this could have implications for the postseason monday night football contest. For the Packers, they are closing in on a playoff spot and may already have a spot in the playoffs by the time this game begins.
The Saints are on the brink of elimination.
Below are the playoff scenarios for Monday night's Packers vs. Saints game.
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The Saints are one of the NFL teams facing playoff elimination this weekend.
In case of a loss or tie against the Packers monday night football, The Saints are eliminated from the playoffs.
However, New Orleans could be eliminated before Monday. if atlanta falcons defeat new york giants Early Sunday, the Saints were officially eliminated. Even if Atlanta loses that game, the Saints will survive at least until then. Sunday Night Football.
In that game, dallas cowboys to host tampa bay buccaneersand if the Buccaneers win or tie on Sunday night, the Saints are eliminated.
Even if both the Falcons and Buccaneers lose on Sunday, the Saints still have a chance to make the playoffs, but they need to win on Sunday. Monday Night Football.
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The playoff implications for the Packers are pretty simple.
A win or tie against the Saints would advance Green Bay to the playoffs.
But by the time this game begins, the Packers may already have clinched a playoff spot. There are two scenarios in which Green Bay qualifies for the playoffs while you're watching the game with us on Sunday.
First, if the Atlanta Falcons lose or tie the New York Giants; Los Angeles Rams Lose or draw? new york jetsin which case the Packers would secure a playoff spot.
Second, if the Falcons lose or tie the Giants; seattle seahawks Lose or draw? minnesota vikingsthen the Packers make the playoffs.
However, if neither scenario happens on Sunday, a win on Monday night would guarantee the Packers a spot.
Impact on tiebreaker
Since this is the only meeting between the two teams this season, if both teams end the season tied for the wild-card spot, the winner of this game will have their first tiebreak advantage over the loser.
