Clinching scenario: The Packers can clinch a playoff berth with a win AND losses by Washington, Tampa Bay and Carolina in Week 16.
Key matchup: Aaron Rodgers has a 100+ passer rating in four of his last five games; Minnesota's defense has allowed a 100+ passer rating in 3 of 13 games.
Sudden star: Ty Montgomery leads the Packers with 390 rush yards this season and leads all NFL running backs with his 6.5 yards per carry average (minimum 50 carries).
Surging defense: Since Week 12, the Packers have allowed just 15.8 points per game (Green Bay has a 4-0 record in that span).