# Packers in NFC 7th Place with Playoff Hurdles

> Green Bay Packers cling to NFC playoff spot despite 4-3 record and tough schedule.
- Title: Packers in NFC 7th Place with Playoff Hurdles | Shortify
- Summary: Green Bay Packers cling to NFC playoff spot despite 4-3 record and tough schedule. Green Bay Packers have 40% playoff chance after loss to Lions, facing…
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- Source: Green Bay Packers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/latest-nfc-playoff-standings-projections-are-double-whammy-for-packers
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:24:28+00:00
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- Topics: green bay packers, nfc, packers, playoff standings, detroit lions, 49ers, nfc north, playoff projections, matt lafleur, jordan love, sports
## Packers in NFC 7th Place
The Green Bay Packers are in seventh place in the NFC with a 4-3 record.
## Playoff Projection Drop
Their playoff chances fell from 53 percent to 40 percent after losing to the Detroit Lions.
## First-Round Opponent
The Packers would face the 49ers, who eliminated them in 2019, 2021 and 2023.
## Playoff Leaders
Minnesota Vikings lead with 6-0, followed by 49ers at 6-1 and Giants at 4-2-1.
## Packers' Playoff Odds
The Packers have a 40 percent chance of qualifying for the playoffs according to The Athletic's simulator.
## Playoff Projections
NFL.com shows Packers with 42 percent chance, down from 54 percent last week.
## Playoff Status
Playoff Status gives Packers 50 percent chance, with 4 percent as NFC North champions.
## ESPN Projections
ESPN projects Packers with 41 percent chance, down from 56 percent last week.
## ESPN Game Impact
Winning against Panthers would boost Packers' playoff chances to 49 percent.
## Stick to the Model
Stick to the Model shows Packers with 37 percent chance, down from 49 percent.
## FanDuel Odds
Packers are eighth at +126 in FanDuel Sportsbook odds.
## Coach LaFleur's Quote
Coach Matt LaFleur said: 'It is what it is. You got to learn from it and move on.'

> It is what it is. You got to learn from it and move on.
## Remaining Schedule
Packers face four teams with losing records in their next ten games.
## Quarterback Love's Quote
Jordan Love said: 'Just get back to the drawing board, refocus, regroup and prepare for Carolina.'

> Just get back to the drawing board, refocus, regroup and put all of our focus in getting our bodies back in preparing for carolina.
## Key takeaway

Green Bay Packers have 40% playoff chance after loss to Lions, facing 49ers in first round.