ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions – yes, the Detroit Lions – are in the middle of the playoff hunt right now. The franchise leads the NFC North and would be in the midst of the wild-card hunt even if Detroit wasn’t leading the division at this point.
Here’s a breakdown of the playoff race and what each spot means to the Lions.
Dallas Cowboys (9-1)
Seed: No. 1, NFC East champs
Opponents left: Washington, at Minnesota, at New York Giants, Tampa Bay, Detroit, at Philadelphia
Chances Lions catch them: Minimal
What Lions need: Dallas still has a three-game lead on Detroit and with six left, it seems highly unlikely the Lions catch them.