Man, I’ve been diving deep into the Detroit Lions’ playoff scenarios, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I spent hours yesterday poring over all the possibilities, trying to wrap my head around what needs to happen for the Lions to get the best possible seed.
First, I started by checking out the current standings and the remaining games for Week 18. It’s all coming down to this – the Lions facing the Vikings. This game is huge. It’s going to decide the division, no doubt about it.
Then, I started to dig into the different scenarios. It’s crazy how many outcomes are possible. I made a list, breaking down each one. There’s a scenario where the Lions beat the 49ers, and the Vikings beat the Packers. If that happens, and considering the Lions have already clinched a spot, they could snag the No. 1 seed with a 15-2 record. How awesome would that be?
- Scenario 1: Lions beat the 49ers, Vikings beat the Packers.
- Outcome: Lions get the No. 1 seed and a 15-2 record.
I also looked at what it would take for the Lions to clinch a playoff berth this week. Turns out, they need a lot of help from other teams. I found a whole bunch of scenarios, like six of them, that outline the various ways they can secure a spot.
Another thing I explored was the possibility of the Lions either clinching the No. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history or ending up with a tougher path through the playoffs. It’s all riding on the game this Sunday. They could have home-field advantage throughout the NFC, which is major.
I even delved into the whole “winner-takes-all” situation in Week 18 for the NFC North. It’s all set up so nicely. If the Lions win or tie, they get the No. 1 seed. That would be historic. Can you imagine the Lions having the top seed? It’s wild to think about.
There is another possibility that if the Lions win over Minnesota, they get a No.1 seed in the NFL playoffs and home-field advantage through the NFC. They increased their changes of finally making it to a Super Bowl. I’m not kidding.
Then I started thinking about how many teams actually make the playoffs. It’s 14 now, seven from each conference. I found out that it used to be way fewer, like only two teams back in the day. They changed it to 14 in 2020, so it’s relatively new.
The Bottom Line
Basically, I spent a good chunk of my day getting lost in all these playoff scenarios for the Lions. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. I’ll be glued to the TV this weekend, that’s for sure. Go Lions!
