Funviralpark The Detroit Lions didn’t do the one thing they needed to do: handle their own business. His 37-23 loss to the Carolina Panthers ended playoff buzz. It wasn’t just a defeat, it was complete dominance by the Panthers that clearly shook the trust of many Lions fans.
And while much of it is justified after such a poor defensive effort and error-filled game, the Lions just can’t get out of the NFC’s playoff race. have failed to gain or expand their position with Lions.
Division leader:
- Eagles: 13-2 — qualified for playoffs
- Vikings: 12-3 — won NFC North
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49ers: 10-4 — won the NFC West
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Buccaneer: 6-8
Wild Card Race (Top 3 advance)
- Cowboys: 11-5 — qualified for playoffs
- Giants: 8-6-1
- Commander: 7-7-1
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Seahawks: 7-8
- Lions: 7-8
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Packer: 6-8
As you can see, if the Lions were handling business against the Panthers, they would be 8-7 and currently in the last playoff spot in the NFC. That’s bad news.
The good news is they’re in the same position they were before Saturday’s game. There is.
Here’s the rest of each team’s schedule and what the Lions need to do to pass the other team (if Detroit ends 2-0).
Lions:
- vs Bears (3-12)
- Packers (6-8)
Giants (Lions must lose 2 to jump):
- vs Colts (4-9-1)
- Eagles (13-2)
Seahawks (Lions must lose at least 1)
- Against Jet (7-8)
- vs Rams (4-10)
Commander: (Lions must lose at least 1)
- vs Browns (6-9)
- Cowboys (11-5)
None of these teams are playing particularly well, but the Lions need another lucky week to jump at least two of these three. That is if the Lions won his last two games. A dud in the Panthers vs. Game.
The Giants and Commanders will face the Eagles and Cowboys, respectively, in Week 18. Dallas’ win over Philadelphia on Saturday kept them in the NFC East, but an Eagles victory over the Saints next week would secure the division and No. 1 seed, making both Philadelphia and Dallas No. 18. There was essentially nothing left to play during the week.
