At 7-3-1 you'd think the Packers would be pretty comfortable with their playoff chances. I'm not so sure.

Packers remaining schedule is

@ Det
Vs Chi
@ Den
@ Chi
Vs Bal
@ Mn

The Packers are likely to be underdogs in 3 of their remaining 6 games (@Det, @Den and @Chi). So if they only win the games they're favored to win, that's a 10-6-1 record. That's an unlikely number to win the division and borderline for a wildcard spot.

I ran the ESPN Playoff Machine earlier today and the Packers went into week 18 needing a win @MN AND Chicago beating Detroit in order for the Packers to get in at a 7 seed.

Packers need to get an upset victory on the road to give themselves a bit more breathing room.