The Detroit Lions are a virtual lock to make the playoffs after beating the Denver Broncos, 42-17, on Saturday — and they could remove the "virtual" part by the end of NFL business in Week 15.
Here's what the Lions need to happen to secure a playoff spot Sunday or Monday. Regardless of the outcome of this week's games, the Lions can clinch their first division title in 30 years with a win over the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) next Sunday in Minneapolis.
The only way the Lions will not win the NFC North and host a playoff game is if they lose their remaining three games and the Green Bay Packers or Vikings win out. The Lions (10-4) play the Vikings twice in the final three weeks, and the Packers visit the Vikings in Week 17.
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Sunday's playoff-clinching scenarios
The Lions lock up a playoff spot if:
● Los Angeles Rams (6-7) lose or tie against the Washington Commanders (4-9) AND the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) lose to the Green Bay Packers (6-7).
● Los Angeles Rams (6-7) lose or tie against the Washington Commanders (4-9) AND the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) lose or tie against the Carolina Panthers (1-12).
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Monday's playoff-clinching scenarios:
● Seattle Seahawks (6-7) lose or tie against the Philadelphia Eagles (10-3).
The Lions are currently in the third spot in the NFC playoffs, behind the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, and would host the No. 6 seed Vikings in the wild-card round.
Contact Dave Birkett at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him@davebirkett.
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