Lions Playoff picture after Eagles win on Monday

What a week it was for the Detroit Lions. They got a big comeback win early on Sunday with a 31-26 win over the Bears and then the Broncos helped them out with a win over the Vikings on Sunday Night. Could the Chiefs help them out with a win over the Eagles on Monday […]

Mike Payton Detroit Lions Beat Writer
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What a week it was for the Detroit Lions. They got a big comeback win early on Sunday with a 31-26 win over the Bears and then the Broncos helped them out with a win over the Vikings on Sunday Night. Could the Chiefs help them out with a win over the Eagles on Monday and tie them for the best record in the NFC? 

Unfortunately The Chiefs were not able to stop the Eagles on Monday Night and the Lions chase for that number one spot in the NFC will continue. Here's how things layout going into Week 12:

  1. Eagles: 9-1
  2. Lions: 8-2
  3. 49ers: 7-3
  4. Saints: 5-5
  5. Cowboys: 7-3
  6. Seahawks: 6-4
  7. Vikings: 6-5

Things aren't over yet. The Eagles have a very hard stretch ahead of them. Here's their upcoming schedule:

  • Vs Bills
  • Vs 49ers
  • At Cowboys
  • At Seahawks
  • Vs Giants
  • Vs Cardinals
  • At Giants

The Lions can keep pace with the Eagles if they just keep taking care of business. They'll have to hope the Eagles slip in some of these games though. We'll see where things go from here.