NFC Playoff Image Update Detroit Lions Extend Their Division Lead

NFC Playoff Image Update: Detroit Lions Extend Their Division Lead – Pride Of Detroit

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An updated look at the NFC playoff picture through Week 11 and where the Detroit Lions stand.

  • By Jeremy Reisman

  • on November 19, 2023 11:28 p.m

The Detroit Lions prevailed in an exciting game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. As the game came to a close on Sunday night, it became clear how important this win was for the Lions.

Most of the NFC’s top teams emerged from Week 11 with a win (if they played). That means the Lions were able to keep up with all of those teams and continue to maintain their spot as the No. 2 overall seed in the conference. But Detroit got BIG help late from the Denver Broncos as they beat the Minnesota Vikings on “Sunday Night Football.”

Let’s take a closer look at the NFC playoff picture, with Week 11 only featuring the Monday night game between the Chiefs and Eagles.

NFC North

  • Lions: 8-2
  • Vikings: 6-5
  • Packers: 4-6
  • Bears: 3-8

    • The Vikings remain the only real competition for Detroit, but with the loss to the Broncos, the Lions now have a commanding 2.5 game lead over the Vikings. Detroit and Minnesota still have both head-to-head games left, so the top spot is still open with seven weeks to go. But the Lions are in a really comfortable situation right now.

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  • Eagles: 8-1 (Play on “Monday Night Football”)
  • Lions: 8-2
  • 49ers: 7-3
  • Saints: 5-5

    • Wildcard races (top three advance)

  • Cowboys: 7-3
  • Seahawks: 6-4
  • Vikings: 6-5
  • Packers: 4-6
  • Rams: 4-6
  • Falcons: 4-6
  • Buccaneers: 4-6
  • Commanders: 4-7
  • Giants; 3-8
  • Bears 3-7
  • Cardinals: 2-9
  • Panthers: 1-9

    • The Lions didn’t get much help here. Although the Seahawks lost, the Cowboys and 49ers won. That puts the 49ers hot on Detroit’s heels for the No. 2 seed, while Dallas will continue to be a force to be reckoned with at the top of the Wild Card standings if they don’t end up overtaking the Eagles for the lead in the NFC East can .

    However, overall not much has changed. The Lions still control their own destiny in the division. With the No. 2 overall seed in the NFC, they are in control of their own destiny. And with them now holding a four-game lead over the underdogs, playoffs are just a formality at this point.

    Monday night’s game between the Eagles and Chiefs won’t change the NFC standings at all. Even if the Eagles lose and fall to 8-2, they will remain the No. 1 seed in the division because they have a better record in conference play (6-0) than the Lions (5-1).

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