The Detroit Lions may have clinched the playoffs already, but these final three games of the season feel critical to their postseason chances. With injuries mounting, the Lions could use all the help they can get—and that means prioritizing winning the division and earning a first round bye.
The good news is that the Lions still have all of that within in their own control. If they win all three games, they’re the NFC’s top seed. The bad news is they’re currently tied with two teams (Vikings, Eagles) atop the NFC at 12-2, so even one slip up could cost them both the first-round bye and the division.