Nothing to decide for the Lions in Week 6
The Lions are 3-2 with a magic number of 12 and an elimination number of 13 — holding the No. 7 seed (wild card) — Seahawks is the first team out, 0 games back.
Playoff berthMagic 12 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Detroit Lions. Magic number 12, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 13 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Detroit Lions. Magic number 13, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 13 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Detroit Lions. Magic number 13, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Detroit Lions clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Detroit Lions. Magic number 12, elimination number 13.
Can the Detroit Lions be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Detroit Lions. Magic number 12, elimination number 13.
What is the Detroit Lions magic number right now?
The Detroit Lions magic number is 12 and their elimination number is 13. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.