Aaron Rodgers

If the Packers beat the Vikings and Lions, they'll be in the playoffs with one Commanders loss or two Giants losses. There are other, less straightforward paths ...

If the Packers beat the Vikings and Lions, they’ll be in the playoffs with one Commanders loss or two Giants losses. “All the games that needed to go a certain way went a certain way. The Giants, Lions, Seahawks, and Commanders all lost their games, which means that the Packers remain in the playoff hunt with two games left to play in the regular season.

The Green Bay Packers have won three straight games, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers is happy his team is in the playoff hunt and playing "meaningful games."

[Christian Watson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4248528/christian-watson) (hip) and kick returner [Keisean Nixon](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4259493/keisean-nixon) (groin). The Packers also lost right tackle [Yosh Nijman](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3871880/yosh-nijman) (shoulder) and defensive tackle [Dean Lowry](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2974348/dean-lowry) (calf). In the second quarter, defensive tackle [Jarran Reed](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3115312/jarran-reed) had started the turnover parade with a forced fumble and recovery on running back [Raheem Mostert](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576414/raheem-mostert). And finally the game-clincher by cornerback [Rasul Douglas](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3943270/rasul-douglas). [Tua Tagovailoa](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241479/tua-tagovailoa) playing the role of Santa Claus, the Dolphins helped to give the game to the Packers. First Pro Bowl cornerback [Jaire Alexander](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895429/jaire-alexander) got him. Miami defensive coordinator Josh Boyer blitzed Rodgers on 26 of his dropbacks Sunday -- the most he has been blitzed in a game since Week 15 of the 2017 season. Rodgers threw for 192 yards on 17-of-23 passing and a touchdown on those plays for his second-most passing yards against the blitz over the past five seasons. A loss to the Dolphins on Sunday would have dropped it to 3%. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Packers would still have a playoff chance if they split their remaining two games and finished 8-9, but that scenario would require additional help. The four teams ahead of them in the NFC playoff race -- the Seahawks, Giants, Lions and Commanders -- all lost on Christmas Eve. "Four [weeks ago], I guess, because of the bye."

After beginning the season 3-6, the Packers are now 7-8 and are within a shot of making the NFC Wild Card round thanks to winning four of their last six ...

If the Packers win out, and all other results are ignored, their chances of being in jump to 86 percent. Green Bay currently sits in tenth in the NFC standings with a 7-8 record to their name. 'I'd like to be, you know, 10-5, 11-4, but considering where we were a few weeks ago, a lot of has happened in our favor. Aaron Rodgers reveals his delight at having to play 'meaningful games' after Packers' win over the Dolphins improved their playoff chances... The Packers were able to dispatch the Dolphins in Miami - improving their playoff chances After beginning the season 3-6, the Packers are now 7-8 and are within a shot of making the NFC Wild Card round thanks to winning four of their last six games.

So much for Aaron Rodgers keeping his cool with elimination on the line. The Packers quarterback freaked out when he missed Christian Watson on a deep ball.

It also could open pandora’s box as to what Rodgers and the Packers will do after the season. Aaron Rodgers previously gave his blessing — if you can call it that — for Love to play in meaningless games, if the Packers have any of those down the stretch. Whatever it was, it led to a meltdown of epic proportions.

The Packers won their third straight game on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, with fourth-quarter picks from Jaire Alexander, De'Vondre Campbell and Rasul ...

will certainly need that wave of good fortune to continue if they are to make it five wins in a row to end the regular season. Of course it won’t be easy for the Packers. Now we’re playing meaningful games in January and got to win those,” Rodgers said, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.