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Lions playoff picture: Why third-place Detroit should still win the NFC North

If the NFC playoffs started in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions would be out. The Lions went a combined 27-7 to take the past two NFC North titles, but at 6-4 through Week 11, they still have work to do to ensure a third straight postseason trip.

Following the Lions' rough 16-9 loss at the reigning Super Bowl champion and current NFC top seed Eagles on Sunday night, here's a look at where Detroit stands in the NFC playoff picture.

Lions' current playoff picture

The Lions started Week 11 in first place with the No. 3 seed in the NFC. But after the Bears (7-3) beat the Vikings and the Packers (6-3-1) beat the Giants , the Lions didn't get the needed w

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