Philadelphia and Green Bay started 2-2. Following the bye, the Eagles won 12 of their final 13 games, while the Packers won nine of their final 13 games. Green Bay overcame quarterback injuries and drastically improved on defense. Philadelphia rode the dynamic wave of Saquon Barkley and emerged as one of the best defenses in football.

The Green Bay Packers (11-6), who have lost two consecutive games, will face a huge challenge against the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) in Sunday’s NFC wild-card game.

The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs, and that’s half the battle. They ended their season on a tough note, with two-straight losses to NFC North opponents, but at 11-6, that afforded them the opportunity to hold on to the NFC’s seventh seed.