Not only did the Detroit Lions see their fleeting layoff hopes take a massive hit at the hands of franchise boogeyman Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that loss came due to some referee-enhanced confusion that had everyone watching that game shaking their heads in bewilderment.
The Lions now find themselves at 8-7 and firmly on the outside looking in as the NFC playoff picture starts to crystallize. Five teams have already clinched playoff spots, and one of the two open spots belongs to the eventual winner of the AFC South.
Detroit needs a miracle if they are to make it to the postseason.