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Lions Face Must-Win Stretch to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

12/2/2025

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The Detroit Lions must win four of their last five games to keep playoff hopes alive.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, "Our margin for error is very small," underscoring the urgency ahead of their Dallas Cowboys game.
A loss to Dallas could drop playoff odds to 12%, while a win could lift them to 44%.
The Lions also need the Bears and Packers to lose their remaining games.

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The Detroit Lions must win four of their last five games to keep playoff hopes alive.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, "Our margin for error is very small," underscoring the urgency ahead of their Dallas Cowboys game.
A loss to Dallas could drop playoff odds to 12%, while a win could lift them to 44%.
The Lions also need the Bears and Packers to lose their remaining games.