The Detroit Lions could clinch a playoff berth in Week 13. At 10-1, they are the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won nine games in a row. They face the Chicago Bears at home on Thanksgiving. With a win and a combination of other results in Week 13, they can lock in a spot in the postseason.
In every scenario, the Arizona Cardinals factor in.
The Cardinals are 6-5 and face the Minnesota Vikings on the road in Week 13. A Cardinals win would keep the Lions from clinching.
Here are the scenarios with which the Lions can clinch a postseason berth:
So, regardless of whether or not the Lions beat the Bears on Thursday, the Cardinals can spoil a playoff berth, for at least a week, by beating the Vikings.
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