The Detroit Lions have a chance to secure a playoff berth as early as Week 13.
With a stellar start to the season, winning 10 of their first 11 games, Dan Campbell’s team is not only eyeing a division title but also competing for the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed.
The Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day for their annual classic at Ford Field. However, for Detroit to clinch, a victory against the Bears is essential.
Historically, the Lions hold a 37-45-2 record on Thanksgiving, including a current winless streak since 2016. A win on Thursday could mark a turning point, especially with playoff hopes on the line.
Scenarios for the Lions to Clinch a Playoff Spot
If Detroit wins against Chicago, they’ll need one of the following scenarios to unfold:
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses or ties, Seattle loses, and Tampa Bay loses or ties.
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses or ties, Seattle ties, and Tampa Bay loses or ties.
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses or ties, Seattle loses, Washington loses or ties, and Atlanta loses.
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses or ties, Seattle loses, Washington loses, and Atlanta ties.
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses, Seattle ties, Washington loses or ties, and Atlanta loses.
- San Francisco loses or ties, Arizona loses, Seattle ties, Washington loses, and Atlanta ties.
The Lions’ strong season puts them in an excellent position to break their Thanksgiving drought and secure an early playoff spot.