The Detroit Lions secured a division championship win for the first time since 1993. In a thrilling match, Dan Campbell’s team was able to win the NFC North title after beating the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 30-24.
This win guarantees that the Lions will play at least one postseason game at their home field, Ford Field. It is still possible for the team to secure a bye along with home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs. The outcome depends on whether the San Francisco 49ers lose to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. If the 49ers lose and the Lions win out, the Lions could potentially take the bye. Although it’s not a likely scenario, anything is possible for the Lions who just won their first division title in 30 years.
As for the rest of the NFL, Week 16 saw a lot of movement in the playoff picture. With three games still to come on Monday, it’ll be interesting to see where things stand as the regular season wraps up.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers are a team to watch out for, holding an impressive 11-4 record. They have high odds of making it to the playoffs and securing a first-round bye.
Things are also looking bright for the Detroit Lions, who have finally won the NFC North. This victory marks their first division title in 30 years, and they are set to host a playoff game for the first time in three decades.
On the other hand, in the AFC playoff picture, the Baltimore Ravens have been putting on a strong performance. They have a good chance to secure a bye and have relatively high odds of winning the Super Bowl.
The Miami Dolphins have also seen success recently, earning a prime victory against the Cowboys and putting themselves in a position to take hold of the No. 1 seed if they can win key games.
The Kansas City Chiefs, who performed well earlier in the season, are currently looking vulnerable as they enter the postseason.
Overall, the playoff picture is shaping up to be an exciting one, and football fans can expect thrilling matchups in the coming weeks.