The Detroit Lions eked out a win over the Chicago Bears to improve to 11-1—the best record in franchise history through 12 games. But despite their historic start, they are going through some adversity with the mounting injuries on defense. And beyond that, the top teams in the NFC are not relenting. Detroit is just a single game ahead of two other teams in the conference, and with five weeks left—and a tough schedule remaining—the Lions’ spot atop the NFC is anything but safe.
Let’s take a look at NFC playoff standings through 13 weeks of the 2024 NFL season.