DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory.

For the first time since the end of the 2022 season, Detroit isn’t in the playoff picture.

The Lions (6-4) slipped in the hunt for a postseason spot with a 16-9 loss at Philadelphia, falling to third place in the NFC North and losing ground among nine NFC teams with winning records.

Detroit has plenty of time to claw back with seven games left on the schedule, including against the slumping New York Giants (2-9) on Sunday at home.

“We’ve got to get another win, and we’ve got to get back on our feet,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We’ve got to play better ball in all three units. The focus is New York Giants.

“Don’t worry about anything else. Don’t worry about what’s out there. Don’t worry about the NFC, NFC North. D

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