The Detroit Lions could secure a spot in the playoffs in Week 13. At 10-1, they are the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won nine straight games. They will face the Chicago Bears at home on Thanksgiving. With a win and a combination of other results in Week 13, they can secure a spot in the postseason.
In every scenario, the Arizona Cardinals play a role.
The Cardinals are 6-5 and will face the Minnesota Vikings on the road in Week 13. A Cardinals win would keep the Lions from winning.
Here are the scenarios the Lions can use to secure a postseason spot:
Regardless of whether the Lions beat the Bears on Thursday or not, the Cardinals could lose a playoff spot for at least a week by beating the Vikings.
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