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Week 10 NFL playoff picture: Lions could realistically take NFC North lead in 3 weeks

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Now that we’ve officially crossed over into the second half of the Detroit Lions season, it’s time to start seriously thinking about the postseason.

The Lions currently sit at 4-4, the same record they had at this point last year when they qualified for the final Wild Card spot. Though they are currently on the outside looking in, the Lions are definitely in a position where they should be able to legitimately contend for not only a playoff spot, but potentially their first NFC North title. Let’s break it down.

The Lions have a ways to go, sitting a full two games behind the Vikings, who are currently winners of four straight games.