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It's happened before: Thanksgiving win could give Lions playoff hopes

Rogers and Niyo break down the Lions' upcoming game against the Bears, as well as Monday's wild shootout between Kansas City and Los Angeles. Justin Rogers, The Detroit News

Allen Park — It’s the holidays. Let’s dream.

An unexpected 20-19 win Sunday against Carolina means, mathematically, the Lions still have potential for a playoff push.

And looking around at other shaky NFC playoff contenders, there’s enough evidence for Lions’ fans to once again play Charlie Brown in a familiar holiday scene.

But will Lucy — at 4-6 — even give fans the chance to swing wildly at playoff football dreams?