{"id":27734,"date":"2025-12-21T21:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/are-the-lions-out-of-the-playoffs-detroits-playoff-odds-plunge-to-6-after-crushing-steelers-loss-sends-chicago-bears-to-postseason-instead\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T21:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:05:24","slug":"46695-are-the-lions-out-of-the-playoffs-detroit-s-playoff-odds-plunge-to-6-after-crush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/46695-are-the-lions-out-of-the-playoffs-detroit-s-playoff-odds-plunge-to-6-after-crush\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Lions out of the playoffs? Detroit’s playoff odds plunge to 6% after crushing Steelers loss sends Chicago Bears to postseason instead"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Detroit Lions<\/b> face a near-impossible path forward after their devastating 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> on December 21, 2025. Their playoff chances have plummeted to just 6%<\/b> according to advanced analytics. With two critical games remaining, Detroit must engineer an unprecedented comeback to keep their postseason dreams alive.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Lions dropped to 8-6<\/b> after losing to undefeated Steelers in Week 16 thriller<\/li>\n
  • Playoff odds collapsed from 25-29% to just 6%<\/b> following Sunday night defeat<\/li>\n
  • Chicago Bears clinched playoff spot<\/b> thanks to the Lions’ loss, ending their playoff drought<\/li>\n
  • Detroit needs multiple wins plus help<\/b> from Bears, Packers, and 49ers to make postseason<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What the Steelers Loss Means for Detroit’s Playoff Future<\/h2>\n

    The Steelers’ 29-24 victory<\/b> on December 21 essentially ended Detroit’s 2025 playoff window<\/b> in one brutal Sunday night. The Lions came into the game needing a win to keep their postseason hopes alive, with the promise that victory would boost their chances to 41%<\/b>. Instead, the loss triggered the worst-case scenario.<\/p>\n

    According to Next Gen Stats<\/b> and the New York Times Playoff Simulator<\/b>, the Lions now have only a 6% chance<\/b> of making the playoffs. This represents a catastrophic swing from just 24 hours earlier when Detroit still had a fighting chance at the postseason.<\/p>\n

    The Steelers Game by the Numbers<\/h2>\n

    Detroit’s loss featured a wild finish that left Lions fans reeling. The game remained competitive throughout, with both teams trading scores deep into the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh capitalized on crucial moments<\/b> while Detroit couldn’t convert<\/b> when opportunities arose.<\/p>\n

    The Steelers dominated the second half<\/b>, outscoring Detroit after halftime to secure their eighth win of the season. Pittsburgh improved to 8-6<\/b> with the victory, extending their division lead in the AFC North<\/b>, while Detroit fell to 8-6<\/b> in the NFC North standings<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Metric<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\nPittsburgh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Final Score<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Season Record<\/td>\n8-6<\/td>\n8-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Division Standing<\/td>\n3rd NFC North<\/td>\n1st AFC North<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Playoff Chances<\/td>\n6%<\/b><\/td>\nClinched<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    What Detroit Must Do to Survive the Playoff Stretch<\/h2>\n

    Mathematically, the Lions still have a path to the postseason<\/b>. Detroit needs to win their final two games against the Minnesota Vikings<\/b> and Chicago Bears<\/b>. Even with a perfect finish, the Lions would finish 10-7<\/b> and hope for significant help elsewhere.<\/p>\n

    For Detroit to make the playoffs, they need at least one loss from each of the Chicago Bears<\/b> (currently 11-4<\/b>), Green Bay Packers<\/b> (currently 9-5-1<\/b>), and likely the San Francisco 49ers<\/b>. The permutations are tight, and even a clean sweep doesn’t guarantee entry.<\/p>\n

    “The Lions will need to win out and get a ton of help in order to make the playoffs,” according to next-generation statistical analysis of the NFL playoff picture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Next Gen Stats, Playoff Probability Models<\/b><\/p>\n

    How the Steelers Loss Changed the Entire NFC Playoff Picture<\/h2>\n

    The Steelers’ victory immediately aided the Chicago Bears<\/b>, who clinched their first playoff spot since 2020 following Detroit’s defeat. The Bears improved to 11-4<\/b> while Detroit remained stuck at 8-6<\/b>, leaving nearly three full games separating first from third place in the division.<\/p>\n

    This loss fundamentally altered the NFC Wild Card discussion. Detroit’s postseason window has essentially collapsed<\/b>, while teams fighting for the final playoff spot suddenly have clearer paths. The domino effect of one result cascaded through the entire league standings and title pictures.<\/p>\n

    Can the Lions Still Reach the Postseason Despite the 6% Odds?<\/h2>\n

    The Detroit Lions technically remain alive<\/b> for the NFC’s seventh playoff seed<\/b>. However, their 6% playoff probability<\/b> reflects how improbable the scenario has become. Fans who have watched Detroit’s historic 15-2 season in 2024<\/b> must now contemplate a massive collapse.<\/p>\n

    Even optimistic scenarios require Detroit winning both remaining games<\/b> while simultaneously rooting against division rivals. The psychological weight of needing to win out while depending entirely on other teams’ performances makes the Lions’ path arguably the most difficult remaining in the entire league.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":27733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Detroit\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Pittsburgh\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Chicago\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Green Bay\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"San Francisco\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-21 21:05:56","footnotes":""},"categories":[188],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nAre the Lions out of the playoffs? 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