The Lions can only make the playoffs as the 7-seed, which will play the 2-seed in the wild-card round. Currently the 2-seed is the Bears, who have clinched a playoff berth and are a win OR a Packers loss away from winning the NFC North.

Here are five Lions who may not return to the team in 2026.

The Lions have plenty of experience against zone runs recently and plenty of experience having zone runs ran down their throats. Over the last month, Detroit has allowed 6.2 yards per rush on zone concepts (31st) across 59 attempts, along with a 15.3% explosive run rate (30th).

Can the Lions still make the playoffs? Yes, but what does Detroit need to happen as Christmas Day vs. the Minnesota Vikings arrives?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is questionable to play in the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury. Here's what we know about his chances of suiting up on Thursday.

The Lions went from going 27-7 as repeat NFC North champions the previous two seasons to the brink of playoff elimination at 8-7 in 2025. Here's breaking down Detroit's shocking breakdown.

Watch "Bish & Brown" on the Detroit Lions Podcast as they break down the Steelers loss and preview Christmas Day vs. the Vikings.