Detroit Lions Playoffs 2027
Detroit Lions 2027 playoff page: record 1-0, NFC North. They currently hold the No. 7 seed in the NFC (wild card). Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:45 AM EDT.
2026 NFL playoffs · NFC North
1-0Record#7NFC seed1-0Conf. recordW1Streak16Games left
Projected path
- Wild Card: at #2 San Francisco 49ers
- Divisional: likely at #1 Chicago Bears
- Conf. Champ.: NFC title game, higher seed hosts
- Super Bowl LXI: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, Feb 13, 2027
2026 regular season
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs  Saints | W 31-30 | |
| 2 | at  Bills | ||
| 3 | vs  Jets | ||
| 4 | at  Panthers | ||
| 5 | at  Cardinals | ||
| 7 | vs  Packers | ||
| 8 | vs  Vikings | ||
| 9 | at  Dolphins | ||
| 10 | vs  Patriots | ||
| 11 | vs  Buccaneers | ||
| 12 | vs  Bears | ||
| 13 | at  Falcons | ||
| 14 | vs  Titans | ||
| 15 | at Vikings | ||
| 16 | vs  Giants | ||
| 17 | at Bears | ||
| 18 | at Packers |
Team playoff FAQ
When do the 2027 NFL playoffs start?
The Wild Card Round is scheduled for 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18, the weekend after the 2026 regular season ends (2027-01-10). The NFL calls this the 2026-27 postseason.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
7 teams from each conference — 4 division winners plus 3 wild cards — for 14 in total. Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a first-round bye.
Are the Detroit Lions in the 2027 playoffs?
As of today, yes — they hold the No. 7 seed in the NFC, but nothing is clinched yet.