NFL Playoff Impact: Lions vs. Vikings in Week 17

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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