The Detroit Lions entered their matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 with nothing on the line other than their selection position in the 2020 NFL Draft. And although the Lions nearly pulled off an upset victory over their divisional rivals, the Packers would end up securing the victory with a last-second field goal, 23-20.
For the 3-12-1 Lions, it was their ninth-straight loss and Detroit will finish in the basement of the NFC North for the second season in a row. With both general manager Bob Quinn and second-year head coach Matt Patricia given a reprieve by Lions ownership for another year in the Motor City, this disappointing duo will get premium draft picks in 2020 to aid their efforts in what could be their final season.