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Detroit Lions

NFC North

What needs to happen for the Lions to make the playoffs

DGB Ratings gives the Lions (5-2) a 68% chance to make the NFL playoffs, and a 14% chance at the #1 seed and a first-round bye. Their biggest game is Week 18 at Packers: 89% playoff odds with a win, 49% with a loss. Outside their own schedule, the result that matters most is Week 18's Eagles at Giants: a Eagles win puts their playoff odds at 71%, versus 65% if the other side wins.

Record
5-2
#1 seed / bye prob. right now
14%

Lions' remaining games-- click a result to see how the odds move

Playoff odds right now
68%
#1 seed / bye odds right now
14%
  • Week 9: atDolphins
    67% to win
  • Week 10: vsPatriots
    48% to win
  • Week 11: vsBuccaneers
    55% to win
  • Week 12: vsBears
    50% to win
  • Week 13: atFalcons
    54% to win
  • Week 14: vsTitans
    74% to win
  • Week 15: atVikings
    45% to win
  • Week 16: vsGiants
    65% to win
  • Week 17: atBears
    38% to win
  • Week 18: atPackers
    46% to win

Other games to watch

Nothing else around the league this week currently moves Lions's odds by more than a few points.