Packers rooting guide for Week 17: No. 1 seed within reach

Why the Packers will be big Panthers and Seahawks fans on Sunday in Week 17.

The Green Bay Packers have clinched the NFC North title and a home playoff game, but Matt LaFleur’s team still has plenty to play for in Week 17 on Sunday.

The Packers have a golden opportunity to clinch one of the top two seeds in the NFC playoffs.

Only three games matter for the Packers’ playoff position on Sunday.

1. Packers (12-3) at Lions (3-11-1), noon: With a win, the Packers clinch a first-round bye.
2. Saints (12-3) at Panthers (5-10), noon: The Packers can also clinch a first-round bye with a Saints loss.
3. 49ers (12-3) at Seahawks (11-4), 7:20: A Packers win and 49ers loss will give the Packers the No. 1 seed.

Official clinching scenarios for the Packers:

– Clinch first-round bye with: Packers win OR Saints loss OR Packers tie and 49ers loss OR Packers tie and Saints tie

– Clinch home-field advantage with: Packers win and 49ers loss or tie OR Packers tie and 49ers loss and Saints loss or tie

Root for: Packers, Panthers, Seahawks