The Detroit Lions have huge aspirations that go far beyond their Sunday night showdown with the Minnesota Vikings for the top seed in the NFC, the NFC North title and a bye in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has been rehabbing an MCL injury since mid December, but avoided surgery and he could be ready for the playoffs.
Ford Field has turned into one of, if not the NFL's most electric environments. The Lions won two home playoff games last year, and if they do that again they'll be playing for a Super Bowl.
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Lions injury updates: Who could Detroit get back during the postseason?The Detroit Lions are hoping to get some key players back from injury during the playoffs, and there's a total of five players who appear to have a chance to make it back at some point in the postseason.
The Lions, who won consecutive division titles for the first time, will host the lowest-seed still standing in the NFC playoffs in the divisional round Jan. 18 or 19. If Detroit avoids getting upset in that game, it will be a win away from the ultimate destination.
For the third straight game, the Detroit Lions won’t have running back David Montgomery (knee) in action. Montgomery has officially been ruled out for Detroit’s
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Lions playoff matchup scenarios going into crucial Week 18 game vs. VikingsThe Detroit Lions have yet to finalize their playoff seed entering Week 18, but that will finally be determined after their Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, with the winner taking home the No.
The Detroit Lions hit the practice field Thursday at the team's Allen Park Performance Center to continue their preparations for the Minnesota Vikings.
Gibbs has taken the workhorse role in the first two games without Montgomery and run with the opportunity. He has back-to-back games with 100-plus rushing yards, and has continued to be a receiving threat.
Detroit defeated Minnesota 31-9 to win the NFC North division title and secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs
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NFL playoff picks, predictions for 2025 AFC, NFC brackets and Super Bowl 59Sporting News' NFL experts make their predictions for the 2025 playoff bracket, including AFC and NFC champions and their picks for Super Bowl 59.
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