The Lions' chances of making the 2025-26 playoffs are now estimated to be around 35% to 40%. Regarding the Wild Card, the Lions remain the top team in the bubble Week 15. Detroit holds the No. 8 spot in the NFC, but after wins from the Bears, 49ers and Seahawks, the deficit has become larger.

Not only does the loss on Thursday keep the Lions out of the playoffs, it also puts Detroit in last place in the NFC North. The Vikings, who swept the season series against Detroit, overtakes the Lions as the third place team with one week left.

The Lions updated the status of one of their starters against the Minnesota Vikings, listing starting left tackle Taylor Decker as "questionable."

Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 17, the Detroit Lions (8-7) are traveling for the holidays, as they’re taking on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) on Christmas Day.

Detroit Lions playoff scenarios rely on them likely needing to win out and get 1 or more losses by the Bears, Packers or 49ers to clinch postseason.

The Detroit Lions received very little assistance from other NFL teams in their pursuit of a spot in the postseason. Currently, the Lions have a 30 percent chance of earning their way into the postseason. The 49ers, Packers and Seahawks, teams currently ...

Here are the odds for the Detroit Lions to make the playoffs following their loss to the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams.

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After going 15-2 in 2024, the Lions have already tripled their loss total in 2025. Still, Dan Campbell's squad came into Week 16 in the hunt for a playoff spot at 8-6 - even in a loaded NFC North and wild-card picture, the Lions are still able to make the final postseason field.

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The Chicago Bears (11-4) will battle the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) on Sunday Night Football, where Chicago is looking to continue its hot streak amid the race for the NFC's No. 1 seed. The Bears are fresh off an improbable comeback win over the Green Bay Packers,

After two seasons, the Detroit Lions' recent struggles have surprised many. Their previous success had indicated they were beginning to establish dominance in the NFL. However, losing their two coordinators-Ben Johnson (OC) and Aaron Glenn (DC)-has left noticeable gaps in the team's identity.