The Detroit Lions are on the cusp of clinching both the NFC North and No. 1 seed in Week 17, but they're going to need some help from a division rival. Here's how the Lions can clinch both of those top spots this coming week.

With only two games remaining in the 2024 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions’ playoff picture is coming into focus. The Lions could clinch the NFC North and the top seed in the conference as early as this week.

Following their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears (4-11) on Sunday, the Detroit Lions (13-2) remain the team to beat in the NFL. Yes, even above the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1).

Here’s a look at where the Lions stand in this week’s power rankings as they prepare for an NFC title game rematch with the 49ers.

Santa Claus decided NFL fans have been good this year, so he's giving football lovers a stacked schedule for Christmas with games on five days in the penultimate week of the regular season. The Week 17 slate kicks off on Christmas Day with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans playing the Baltimore Ravens in the Netflix-exclusive games.