Live scores, updates and highlights from Packers vs. Saints in MNF in week 16

The Green Bay Packers can officially clinch an NFC playoff berth for the fifth time in six seasons under coach Matt LaFleur and for the second time in as many years of the Jordan Love era with a win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night at Lambeau Field.

The Packers are heavy betting favorites against the short-handed Saints. Can LaFleur’s team get the job done at home in prime time?

Follow Packers Wire for live updates and highlights from the Packers vs. Saints in Week 16:

Live Score: Packers 7, Saints 0

Live scoring

First quarter

GB 7, NO 0: Dontayvion Wicks 2-yard catch (8:41)

Updates, highlights

Packers without four defensive starters: The Saints are missing a ton of firepower on offense, including quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, but the Packers will be without four starters on defense: linebacker Quay Walker, cornerback Jaire Alexander, defensive back Javon Bullard and safety Evan Williams are all inactive with injuries . This could be a good test for Jeff Hafley’s unexpectedly short-handed defense. The Saints will start rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback.

Packers open with TD: Jordan Love completed four passes, Josh Jacobs produced 40 total yards and Dontayvion Wicks capped the 63-yard march with a 2-yard touchdown catch. The 10-play drive took over six minutes and required two third-down conversions. Just like last week, the Packers lead 7-0 after one drive.