z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1953 Green Bay Packers, coached by Gene Ronzani (2-7-1) and Hugh Devore (0-2-0) and Ray McLean (0-2-0), missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 6th place in the Western Conference with a 2-9-1 record.