Heading into Week 13, the Lions will need a total of 45 THINGS to go their way in order for them make the playoffs.
Ironically enough, I feel like the most unrealistic result in Week 13 is the Lions winning their game, but they did almost beat the Viking earlier this year, so let’s assume they win to keep this wild playoff ride going by picking up the win.
Two weeks ago, you would have been laughed at for suggesting the Jets might be the Saints, but that doesn’t sound so unrealistic anymore.
Of the eight teams that the Lions need to win in Week 16, at least six of them will likely be favored, which makes me feel like this Lions playoff thing ACTUALLY HAS A CHANCE OF HAPPENING.
Considering the Lions need 45 things to happen, Week 18 should be the least stressful one since they only need six things to go their way.
The sad part for the Lions is that although they need 45 things to go their way to get in the playoffs, they only need one thing to go against them this week to be eliminated.