A marquee NFC North showdown is set to open the NFL's Week 14 slate on Thursday. And it's possible the NFC will have its first playoff berth clinched by the end of the night.
The Green Bay Packers are going on the road to face the Detroit Lions, who could secure their spot in the 14-team playoff field with either a win or tie. If the Packers win, then the Lions could still clinch a berth later in the weekend, but it would require help from other teams.
The first two playoff berths were clinched in Week 13, when the Kansas City Chiefs secured their spot and the Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East title.