So, you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Yes, the Detroit Lions (8-7) are still mathematically alive to qualify for the NFL playoffs, but the odds are stacked against them now that the Lions have suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since the 2022 NFL season. Last week’s 29-24 heartbreaker against the Pittsburgh Steelers snapped a stretch of 15 regular-season wins in a row for the Lions immediately following a loss.
Now, with the Lions’ backs against the wall, what exactly needs to happen for Detroit to make the NFL playoffs? It’s pretty simple, but take a look as the Lions ready for their Christmas Day showdown at Minnesota:
Can the Lions still make the playoffs? What needs to happen for Detroit to qualify?
In order for the Lions to make the NFL playoffs for a third-straight season, this is what needs to happen:
Detroit wins its final two games… ANDGreen Bay loses its final two gamesRemaining Lions, Packers schedules
Detroit Lions: at Minnesota, at Chicago
Green Bay: vs. Baltimore, at Minnesota
Lions’ NFL playoff chances entering Christmas Day
Per NFL’s Next Gen Stats, the Lions have just a 6% chance to qualify for the playoffs. That number jumps up to 9% with a Christmas Day win over the Vikings.
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