Packers' 2025 Playoff Path: A Postseason Lambeau Leap

The Green Bay Packers are sitting pretty atop the NFC North. With a 9-3-1 record, the playoffs aren't just a dream—they're a fast-approaching reality.

While there's still crucial regular-season football left to be played, it’s never too early to start mapping out the road to New Orleans for Super Bowl LX. So, grab your calendar and let's break down when, where, and who the Green and Gold could face in the postseason.

The Current Landscape: Sitting in the Driver's Seat

As we stand right now, post-Week 14, your Green Bay Packers hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC. That big win pushed us past the Bears for the division lead, putting us in a prime position. If the season ended today, the road to the Super Bowl would go through Lambeau Field for at least one week.

When Will the Pack Play? Mark Your Calendars

The NFL playoff schedule is set, even if the specific game times aren't. Here are the weekends you need to keep free in January and February 2026:

• Super Wild Card Weekend: Saturday, Jan. 11 – Monday, Jan. 13, 2026

• Divisional Round: Saturday, Jan. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 19, 2026

• NFC Championship Game: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2026

• Super Bowl LX (New Orleans): Sunday, Feb. 9, 2026

Unless the Packers manage to overtake the 10-3 Los Angeles Rams for the No. 1 overall seed and earn a first-round bye, our journey will begin during Super Wild Card Weekend. The exact day and time will depend on TV scheduling and our final seed.

Where Will They Play? Defending the Frozen Tundra

This is where the final few weeks of the season become critical.

• The Golden Scenario (Current Path): As the NFC North division winner and the No. 2 seed, the Packers would host a game at Lambeau Field in the Wild Card Round. There is no home-field advantage quite like a January game in Green Bay.

• The Ultimate Prize: If the Packers can win out and get some help to snatch the No. 1 seed, they would secure home-field advantage throughout the entire NFC playoffs. That means the road to the Super Bowl would go entirely through Wisconsin.

• The Danger Zone: If the team stumbles down the stretch and falls out of the division lead into a Wild Card spot (seeds 5, 6, or 7), they would be packing their bags for a road game in the first round against a division champion.

Who Will They Play? The Matchup Game

This is the most fluid part of the puzzle, but let's look at the possibilities based on current standings.

The "If The Season Ended Today" Matchup:

Hold onto your hats for this one. As the current No. 2 seed, the Packers would host the No. 7 seed. And guess who that currently is? The Chicago Bears.

That's right. A third matchup against the Bears, at Lambeau, in the playoffs. It doesn't get any bigger or better than that. The atmosphere would be absolutely electric.

Other Potential Scenarios:

The NFC playoff picture is still crowded. Depending on how the final weeks shake out, the Packers' first-round opponent could change significantly.

• Holding a Top Seed (No. 2 or No. 3): If the Packers win the division, they would likely face one of the Wild Card teams. Besides the Bears, other potential opponents currently in the mix include the tough San Francisco 49ers or even a rematch with the formidable Detroit Lions, who are still lurking in the hunt.

• Falling to a Wild Card Spot: If Green Bay drops to a lower seed, they would travel to face a division winner. This could mean a trip to face the high-flying Los Angeles Rams, a tough battle in Philadelphia against the Eagles, or a game against the NFC South champion (currently a toss-up between the Buccaneers and Panthers).

The Final Stretch

The picture will get clearer with each passing week. The Packers have a challenging road ahead, with upcoming games against the Broncos, another showdown with the Bears, the Ravens, and the Vikings. Every single snap matters for seeding and securing that coveted home playoff game.

For now, enjoy the view from the top of the NFC North, Packer Nation. The postseason is calling, and the team is answering loud and clear. Get your layers ready—January football at Lambeau is just around the corner! Go Pack Go!