The Packers clinched a playoff spot with the Lions loss on Christmas day, but postseason positioning is still up for grabs in Week 17.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, speaks with head coach Dan Campbell during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.

The Green Bay Packers clinched a 2025 NFL playoff berth courtesy a Minnesota Vikings win over the Detroit Lions on Christmas.

The Packers are still alive in the chase for #1 seed in the NFC. They’d need to win their final two games, while the Bears would have to lose their final two games. The Packers play Baltimore on Saturday night at Lambeau Field.

An utter collapse led the Packers to a second straight loss as they fell to their rivals, the Bears. The trio of Cameron Ezeir, Ryan Wood and Marques Eversoll recap the defeat. Check out the full episode in the video above (no NFL video shown).

The Packers host the Baltimore Ravens at 7 p.m. Dec. 27 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Packers secured a playoff spot on Christmas Day when the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 23-10. Here is what you need to know for the second of back-to-back Saturday night games for the Packers: What is not known,

The Green Bay Packers listed quarterback Jordan Love, cornerback Bo Melton, center Sean Rhyan, right tackle Zach Tom, safety Evan Williams and receiver Christian Watson as questionable and ruled out linebacker Kristian Welch and guard John Williams on the final injury report before facing the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17 of the 2025 season.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through the first three games of Week 17 on Christmas: The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, enabling the Green Bay Packers to clinch a spot.