If the Lions beat the Bears on Sunday, the lowest Detroit could pick is No. 18. It's tough for fans to actively root for their team to lose, so, if that's not your flavor, then that makes complete and total sense.

As its Week 18 regular-season finale arrives at the Chicago Bears, can the Detroit Lions still make the playoffs?

In a rather meaningless Week 18 game, the Detroit Lions went on the road to play the Chicago Bears. Detroit didn’t care if the game didn’t matter to them, and they played to win. They dominated early on, and despite a late collapse by the defense, the offense saved the day to win the game, 19-16.

Al-Quadin Muhammad, who entered Saturday tied for ninth in the NFL with 11 sacks, said he has not had any dialogue with the Lions about an extension.

The New Orleans Saints visit the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium for Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 12 p.m. CT.