Packers win over Ravens secures playoff spot. Here's what you need to know

The final home game for the Green Bay Packers also is Fan Appreciation Day, which includes extra giveaways aimed at thanking Packers fans for their support throughout the season.

The Packers host the Baltimore Ravens at 7 p.m. Dec. 27 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

The game has playoff implications. If the Packers win, they’re in the playoffs. If the Detroit Lions lose their game to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 25, the Packers are in.

Here is what you need to know for the second of back-to-back Saturday night games for the Packers:

Quarterbacks dealing with injuries

What is not known, as of Dec. 23, is who will be the starting quarterback for the Packers. Jordan Love sustained a concussion in the Dec. 20 game against the Chicago Bears and backup quarterback Malik Willis injured his shoulder playing in relief of Love.

Meanwhile, the Ravens‘ starting quarterback, Lamar Johnson, is dealing with a serious back contusion and is day-to-day, according to this coach.

What is the weather forecast for the Packers-Ravens game?

As of Dec. 23, the weather forecast looks unseasonably warm during the day, according to the National Weather Service Green Bay, with a chance of some precipitation. During the day, there’s a 20% chance of rain after noon with a high near 39. In the evening, there is a 30% chance of precipitation before midnight, with a low of 14.

Packers alumni tours available day before and day after game

Packers alumni Geronimo Allison and Jayrone Ellioitt will be signing autographs the day before the game, from 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 26.

Allison will also be a surprise locations around Lambeau on from 5:45-6:45 p.m. on gameday, Dec. 27. Elliott will visit with fans and sign autographs in the Legends Club on the Associated Bank Club Level at the same time.

Also, former Packers players Tom Crabtree and Johnny Jolly will be in the Titletown district as part of Titletown Gameday Live at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 27for a question-and-answer session and greeting fans afterward until 5:30 p.m.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the ball during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
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Lambeau Field ranked No. 1

USA TODAY and Sports Illustrated ranked Lambeau Field No. 1 among the 30 stadiums in the NFL to attend a football game. SI sums it up nicely: “Football is Lambeau Field, and Lambeau Field is football.”

In addition, sports betting site Bookies.com, said Lambeau Field provides the best pregame experience — tailgating, stadium location and accessibility, nearby entertainment and family friendliness — in the NFL.

When will the stadium open?

Lambeau Field parking lots open four hours before game time, so at 3 p.m. Dec. 27. The Lambeau Field bowl opens two hours before the 7 p.m. kickoff. The Lambeau Field Atrium, including the Packers Pro Shop, is open only to ticketed fans.

Lambeau Field and all Packers-owned businesses in Titletown are cashless.

Where can fans park?

For those who have parking passes, the Lambeau Field lots open four hours before game time. For those who do not, parking is available at homes and businesses around Lambeau Field. Generally, parking is between $20 and $60, depending on distance from the stadium.

Free parking on streets around Lambeau also is an option, but be mindful of parking-restriction signs, especially west and south of the stadium.

Green Bay Metro provides free shuttle service

Green Bay Metro offers four free shuttle routes, with buses leaving to and from Lambeau on the half-hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again from the end of the game until 11:30 p.m. Routes to Lambeau Field run from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, downtown Green Bay, the far east side and points in between.

Lamers Express offers shuttle service from multiple sites in the Green Bay metro area.

Lamers’ schedules and routes are available here.

Lambeau Field is 4.4 miles from the airport and 3.4 miles from downtown Green Bay.

Where can you watch the Packers-Ravens game?

The game is being streamed on Peacock nationally but also is available on NBC stations in Green Bay, Channel 26, and Milwaukee, Channel 4.

Mike Tirico will handle play-by-play duties with Cris Collinsworth as an analyst, and Melissa Stark on the sidelines.

Here’s where to listen to the game on radio

Packers games can be heard on the Packers Radio Network, which includes 54 stations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. WRIT-Milwaukee, 95.7 BIG FM, is the flagship station. Wayne Larrivee does play-by-play and two-time Packers Pro Bowler Larry McCarren provides analysis. Former Packers fullback John Kuhn will be on the sideline.

The radio broadcast will be streamed at Packers.com. The Packers mobile app will stream the radio broadcast within the Packers’ home market, per NFL broadcast restrictions. Fans within the Packers’ local home marketing area can listen to the game on packers.com.

Baltimore is 18th largest market; Green Bay the smallest

The Baltimore metro area is the 18th largest market in the NFL and Green Bay the smallest. The Baltimore metro area includes 2.8 million people, while Green Bay has 328,268.

Contact Richard Ryman at rryman@usatodayco.com. Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG.

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Packers win over Ravens secures playoff spot. Here’s what you need to know

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