The Detroit Lions face playoff elimination as they prepare to play the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, needing help in the final weeks of the NFL season. Detroit is a 5.5-point favorite, but will be without quarterback J.J. McCarthy due to a hand injury, replaced by Max Brosmer. The Lions must win to stay in contention while also relying on the Packers to lose; currently, they have a 4% chance of making the playoffs. Tiebreakers are irrelevant for them as they could be eliminated with a tie against the Vikings or Bears.
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