Detroit Lions Playoffs 2027
The Detroit Lions are 4-2, 3rd in the NFC North, 2 games behind the Minnesota Vikings. If the season ended today they would be the NFC's No. 6 seed and visit the No. 3 New York Giants in the Wild Card Round. Next: home to the Minnesota Vikings, Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST on Fox.
VikingsSun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST · Fox
Giants No. 3Then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seedSeason Trend
NFC North Standings
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikings | 6-0 | – |
| 2 |  49ers | 6-1 | ½ |
| 3 | Giants | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Panthers | 3-3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Bears | 5-2 | 1½ |
| 6 | Lions | 4-2 | 2 |
| 7 |  Packers | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – |  Seahawks | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – |  Falcons | 3-4 | 3½ |
| – |  Rams | 3-4 | 3½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Lions 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs  Saints | W 31-30 |
| 2 | Sep 17 | at  Bills | L 31-41 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs  Jets | W 31-24 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at Panthers | L 26-32 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at  Cardinals | W 45-21 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs Packers | W 20-17 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs Vikings | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at  Dolphins | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs  Patriots | 9:30 AM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 26 | vs Bears | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | at Falcons | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | vs  Titans | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | at Vikings | 8:20 PM |
| 16 | Dec 28 | vs Giants | 8:15 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | at Bears | 4:25 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Packers | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Detroit Lions playoffs page refreshes after every Lions game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Detroit Lions playoffs FAQ
Are the Detroit Lions in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the NFC’s No. 6 seed (wild card). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Detroit Lions play in the playoffs?
The No. 3 New York Giants in the Wild Card Round, on the road; then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seed.
When is the next Lions game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST, home to the Minnesota Vikings, on Fox.
What is the Lions record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 1-2 away, 1-0 in the NFC North and 3-1 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.