NFL 2026 · NFC North
Detroit Lions playoff scenarios
Detroit Lions cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.
Week 2 ·
Magic
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Tragic
15
15 more losses and elimination is certain
Division magic
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Cannot win the division on their own
📊 NFC North
| Team | Record | Pct | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 1-0 | 1.000 | - |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1-0 | 1.000 | - |
| Detroit Lions | 1-1 | .500 | - |
| Green Bay Packers | 0-1 | .000 | - |
🗓️ Upcoming
Mon, Sep 28 · KSTWeek 3
- 02:00New York Jets@Detroit LionsTV FOX
Mon, Oct 5 · KSTWeek 4
- 09:20Detroit Lions@Carolina PanthersTV NBC
Mon, Oct 12 · KSTWeek 5
- 05:25Detroit Lions@Arizona CardinalsTV FOX
Mon, Oct 26 · KSTWeek 7
- 05:25Green Bay Packers@Detroit LionsTV FOX
Mon, Nov 2 · KSTWeek 8
- 03:00Minnesota Vikings@Detroit LionsTV FOX
Mon, Nov 9 · KSTWeek 9
- 03:00Detroit Lions@Miami DolphinsTV FOX
📋 Recent games
Fri, Sep 18 · KSTWeek 2
- FinalDetroit Lions31 : 41Buffalo Bills
Mon, Sep 14 · KSTWeek 1
- FinalNew Orleans Saints30 : 31Detroit Lions
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can Detroit Lions make the playoffs?
Detroit Lions cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.
How is the magic number computed?
Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.
Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?
No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.
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Data: tallied from ESPN's public records. Standings and scenarios are computed by us and may differ from official releases.