This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Lions winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 15 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
The Lions cannot win this spot
The Lions cannot win this spot
Case 1
Lions beat the Bills
Case 2
Lions tie the Bills, and
Packers lose to or tie the Seahawks
Case 3
Packers lose to the Seahawks, and
Commanders lose to or tie the Saints
Case 1
Lions tie the Bills
Case 2
Packers lose to the Seahawks
Case 3
Commanders lose to or tie the Saints
The Lions have already won this spot