Dec. 27: Ravens vs Packers in Week 17 playoff showdown at Lambeau. Stream on Peacock with Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, Kathryn Tappen and Terry McAulay.
Saturday Night in Lambeau
The 17th week of the NFL season arrives on a Saturday night, and Lambeau Field is set to host a game that carries more weight than a regular-season matchup. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Green Bay Packers in a contest that could determine whether each team secures a spot in the postseason. While the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers also play on Saturday, the Ravens-Packers game is the headline attraction.
Week 17 Landscape
The final week of the regular season is a time of intense movement on the playoff charts. Teams that have slipped into the bubble are fighting for the last few spots, while those on the top of their divisions are looking to solidify their positions. Draft boards shift as well, with teams scrambling to move up in the order if they miss the playoffs.
Baltimore’s Playoff Picture
Baltimore enters the game with a 7-8 record, placing the team outside the playoff bubble. Current projections assign the Ravens a 9% chance of clinching a postseason berth. The team’s best hope is a loss from the 9-6 Pittsburgh Steelers, who will face the Ravens in Week 18. However, the outlook remains uncertain because quarterback Lamar Jackson is a doubt to play. He sustained a new back injury during the Sunday Night Football home loss to the New England Patriots. With Jackson sidelined, Tyler Huntley is the backup quarterback.
Green Bay’s Playoff Picture
Green Bay, on the other hand, holds the NFC’s No. 7 seed with a 9-5-1 record. The Packers enjoy a 93% probability of securing a playoff spot. Their Week 18 opponent is the Minnesota Vikings, who are already eliminated from postseason contention. The Packers’ defense has faced a setback with defensive tackle Micah Parsons suffering a torn ACL. Meanwhile, quarterback Jordan Love must pass concussion protocol before returning, and Malik Willis serves as the backup.
Game Details and Viewing
The Ravens-Packers matchup is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 27, with kickoff at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Pacific). Fans can stream the entire game exclusively on NBC’s Peacock. This will be the fourth NFL game that Peacock has streamed exclusively, following last season’s Packers-Eagles game in Brazil.
Broadcast Team
Peacock’s broadcast crew for the game includes:
- Noah Eagle on play-by-play
- Todd Blackledge as analyst
- Kathryn Tappen on the sidelines
- Terry McAulay handling rules analysis
Key Takeaways
- The Ravens enter Week 17 with a 7-8 record and a 9% chance to make the playoffs.
- The Packers hold the NFC’s No. 7 seed at 9-5-1, with a 93% chance to qualify.
- Lamar Jackson’s injury status is a major uncertainty for Baltimore.
- The game will stream on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 27.
Closing Thoughts
As the NFL moves toward its final chapter, the Ravens-Packers game stands out as a high-stakes encounter that could define each team’s postseason destiny. Whether the Ravens can overcome their injury woes and the Packers can maintain their momentum will be decided on Lambeau Field this Saturday night. Fans who want to catch every play will need to tune into Peacock for the full broadcast.
