Here’s what has to happen for the Detroit Lions to clinch the NFC North Division and a No. 1 playoff seed this week.

The reigning NFC North champion Detroit Lions are favored to claim the division title at the end of the NFL regular season — but they are not a shoo-in. Last year, Detroit won its first ...

The Lions had already ruled out two players due to injuries. Running back David Montgomery and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin ...

Five of the seven playoff spots are taken in the AFC, with the Kansas City Chiefs clinching the conference's overall top seed with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. In the NFC, ...

2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an ...

Detroit currently holds the division lead due to a head-to-head divisional tiebreaker over Minnesota, but that could still change drastically. The Vikings have an opportunity to seize the top spot in ...

After Week 16 of NFL action, here's an updated look at the NFC playoff picture and where the Lions stand heading into Week 17 ...