Here's how Detroit Lions can get No. 1 seed in NFC playoffs again

The Detroit Lions need to win their final 4 games and get help to earn the NFL's No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the second straight year.
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NFC playoff picture: Detroit Lions inch closer to postseason

The Lions are a game-and-a-half back of the Packers, and just a single game back of the Bears. Detroit’s odds of winning the division aren’t completely dead, but they’ll have to finish two games better than the Packers in the final four contests. Here are each team’s remaining games:

Lions Playoff Standings: NFC Picture With How Detroit Makes the Postseason

Detroit sits eighth in the NFC heading into Week 14, making Thursday night’s matchup and a challenging remaining schedule crucial to keeping its playoff hopes alive.
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Matchup with top NFC team, ex-Lions QB puts Detroit as significant underdog

With playoff hopes still up in the air, the Lions are up against one of the largest favorites against them in years.

49ers Just Became Lions Fans as NFC West Race Intensifies

The Rams can clinch a playoff spot vs. the Lions, but 49ers analysts and fans are openly rooting for Detroit to win and keep the NFC West race alive.
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How a win or loss vs. Lions will impact Rams' odds to earn No. 1 seed

The Rams can't improve their chances to earn the No. 1 seed very much with a win on Sunday, but losing to the Lions will sink their odds.

The Lions’ playoff chances: Road trip vs. NFC’s No. 1 and sorting out scenarios

The Lions play on the road for three of their final four games and are on the outside looking in on the NFC playoff battle.

Breaking down the defensive strategy the Rams need vs. Lions

The Rams' defense is looking to stop the Lions' good offense. There is one game plan they should follow to get the best results.
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