Packers name their playoff captains before making the playoffs

Despite being among the league's elite team's the Packers have not yet clinched a playoff spot, and may need a 2-0 finish just to make the post-season, but that has not stopped the team from choosing its playoff captains.

Despite being among the league's elite teams, the Packers have not yet clinched a playoff spot and could need a 2-0 finish to make the postseason. But that hasn't stopped the team from choosing its playoff captains.

Coach Mike McCarthy announced that the six captains for the team are Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson on offense, Julius Peppers and Morgan Burnett on defense, and Randall Cobb and Jarrett Bush on special teams.

#Packers announce captains, get in 'playoff mindset.'

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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 18, 2014

McCarthy is apparently not familiar with the concept of jinxing oneself.

The Packers can secure a spot in the playoffs this weekend with a win at Tampa Bay, as well as an Eagles loss or a Cowboys win.

- Brendan Maloy