Detroit Lions Playoff Chances: Tracking the Lions Playoffs Picture

By Brandon Justice
September 24, 2024 04:45pm
Fact Checked by Jeremy Botter

Key Takeaways:

  • ✅ The Detroit Lions have a 69.2% chance to make the playoffs, based on odds from DraftKings.
  • 📈 After beating the Cardinals in Week 3, the Lions playoff odds increased by nearly 3%.
  • ⭐️ Detroit hosts Seattle on Monday Night Football in Week 4.
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The Detroit Lions handled their first road matchup with flying colors, beating the Cardinals while holding them to their lowest point total of the season. Heading into Week 4, you can bet on the Lions playoff chances at -225 odds, the shortest odds in their division fourth-shortest in the NFC.

Keep up with this page during the season, and use our odds widgets & expert analysis to get real-time updates on the Lions playoff chances below. 👇

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What are the Lions Playoff Chances?

The Lions have a 69.2% chance of making the NFL Playoffs in 2024, based on implied probability at -225 odds.

⭐ Lions Playoff Chances69.2% (+2.9%)
❌ Lions Miss Playoffs35.7% (-3.7%)
🏆 Lions Win Super Bowl8.3% Chance (+1.7%)
👑 Lions Win NFC18.8% Chance (+3.5%)
🔥 Lions Win NFC North40.8% Chance (-9.2%)
✅ Data Verified by ExpertOctober 15, 2024

Betting odds indicate how likely or unlikely an outcome is to happen. We can use those odds to calculate the implied probability of the outcome in question and, in this case, better understand the Lions playoff picture and postseason odds.

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Detroit Lions Playoff Chances: Week-by-Week

Throughout the 2024 season, I will track the weekly Lions playoff chances. Odds change every week, so this will give you an easy look at how they changed after each game.

  • Entering Week 1: -245
  • Entering Week 2: -380
  • Entering Week 3: -200
  • Entering Week 4: -225
  • Entering Week 5: TBD
  • Entering Week 6: TBD
  • Entering Week 7: TBD
  • Entering Week 8: TBD
  • Entering Week 9: TBD
  • Entering Week 10: TBD
  • Entering Week 11: TBD
  • Entering Week 12: TBD
  • Entering Week 13: TBD
  • Entering Week 14: TBD
  • Entering Week 15: TBD
  • Entering Week 16: TBD

Be sure to bookmark this page, and check back as we'll update the Lions playoff odds weekly.

Detroit Lions Schedule & Betting Lines for Each Game
Oct 20th
1:00pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
+2.5 -110DraftKings
+115BetMGM
O 49.5 -110FanDuel
Vikings Vikings MIN
-2.5 -105FanDuel
-130FanDuel
U 49.5 -109BetRivers
Oct 27th
1:00pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Titans Titans TEN
+7.5 -110DraftKings
+285DraftKings
O 47.5 -110DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-7.5 -110DraftKings
-360DraftKings
U 47.5 -110DraftKings
Nov 3rd
5:25pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
+1.5 -112DraftKings
+102DraftKings
O 49.0 -108DraftKings
Packers Packers GB
-1.5 -108DraftKings
-122DraftKings
U 49.0 -112DraftKings
Nov 10th
9:20pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
+1.0 -110DraftKings
-102DraftKings
O 50.0 -108DraftKings
Texans Texans HOU
-1.0 -110DraftKings
-118DraftKings
U 50.0 -112DraftKings
Nov 17th
2:00pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Jaguars Jaguars JAX
+4.0 -112DraftKings
+164DraftKings
O 50.0 -108DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-4.0 -108DraftKings
-198DraftKings
U 50.0 -112DraftKings
Nov 24th
2:00pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
-2.5 -112DraftKings
-135DraftKings
O 48.5 -110DraftKings
Colts Colts IND
+2.5 -108DraftKings
+114DraftKings
U 48.5 -110DraftKings
Nov 28th
1:30pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Bears Bears CHI
+4.0 -112DraftKings
+165BetMGM
O 50.0 -108DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-4.0 -108DraftKings
-198DraftKings
U 50.0 -110BetMGM
Dec 5th
9:15pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Packers Packers GB
+3.0 -112DraftKings
+130DraftKings
O 48.0 -108DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-3.0 -108DraftKings
-155DraftKings
U 48.0 -112DraftKings
Dec 15th
5:25pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Bills Bills BUF
+2.0 -110DraftKings
+110DraftKings
O 50.5 -110DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-2.0 -110DraftKings
-130DraftKings
U 50.5 -110DraftKings
Dec 22nd
2:00pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
-1.0 -105DraftKings
-110DraftKings
O 47.0 -108DraftKings
Bears Bears CHI
+1.0 -115DraftKings
-110DraftKings
U 47.0 -112DraftKings
Dec 30th
9:15pm
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Lions Lions DET
+4.5 -112DraftKings
+170DraftKings
O 49.5 -108DraftKings
49ers 49ers SF
-4.5 -108DraftKings
-205DraftKings
U 49.5 -112DraftKings
Jan 5th
2:00am
Spread
Moneyline
Over/Under
Vikings Vikings MIN
+5.5 -110DraftKings
+195DraftKings
O 47.0 -108DraftKings
Lions Lions DET
-5.5 -110DraftKings
-238DraftKings
U 47.0 -112DraftKings

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Lions Playoff Chances: Key Updates October 2024

Here's a look at some of the biggest Detroit Lions' headlines from before and throughout the 2024 season.

  • 📆 September 22, 2024: Detroit travels to Arizona for its first road game and handles the Cardinals, 20-10, improving the Lions playoff chances by 2.9%.
  • 📆 September 15, 2024: In their second-straight playoff rematch, the Lions playoff chances take a hit with a one-possession loss to Tampa Bay.
  • 📆 September 8, 2024: The Lions overcome the Rams in overtime, 26-20, in a significant swing game for the future NFC Playoff race.
  • 📆 September 6, 2024: Packers QB Jordan Love injures his knee, significantly impacting Detroit's only threat in the NFC North.
  • 📆 August 27, 2024: Following cuts, the franchise signed receivers Tim Patrick & Allen Robinson to the practice squad to eventually fill the X position.
  • 📆 August 27, 2024: Detroit announces its official 53-man roster, including bubble players James Houston, Isaiah Williams, and Malcolm Rodriguez.
  • 📆 August 26, 2024: The Lions cut hometown wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, making Kalif Raymond the team's No. 3 WR.
  • 📆 August 21, 2024: Veteran Kalif Raymond looks poised to win the job for No. 3 wide receiver.
  • 📆 August 20, 2024: Dan Campbell gives a positive report on injured RB Jahmyr Gibbs, indicating he will play against the Rams in Week 1.
  • 📆 August 13, 2024: Rookie CB Terrion Arnold suffers a pectoral injury at training camp. Coach Campbell still expects him to be ready for Week 1.
  • 📆 May 16, 2024: The NFL schedule releases, giving the Lions five different primetime games.
  • 📆 April 25-27, 2024: Detroit hosts its first-ever NFL Draft, adding another first-round pick from Alabama in cornerback Terrion Arnold.
  • 📆 March 14, 2024: Following a historic season, the Lions announced contract extensions through 2027 for head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes.
  • 📆 March 13, 2024: Detroit trades a 2024 third-round draft pick for Tampa Bay Buccaneers standout cornerback Carlton Davis III to bolster the Lions' struggling pass defense. The deal included two sixth-round picks.
  • 📆 March 11, 2024: GM Brad Holmes started the free agency period by re-signing offensive guard, and Michigan native, Graham Glasgow to a three-year contract worth $20 million.

We'll continue to update you on the latest Detroit Lions news and transactions throughout the season, so bookmark this article and check back often.

Key Contributors Toward Lions Playoff Chances

The Lions have one of the deepest rosters in the league, good enough to land them at No. 5 on ESPN's NFL power rankings.

Here's a breakdown of who the top producers have been so far during the 2024 season. 👇

Offense

Offensively, Detroit is coming off top-five finishes in the air and on the ground, leading the league in rushing touchdowns and spotlighting Jared Goff, who suddenly has the most passing yards league-wide over the last two seasons.

Protecting Goff is the No. 1 offensive line in the NFL, with four returning starters including Pro Bowl RT Penei Sewell and an upgrade in veteran guard Kevin Zeitler.

Meanwhile, the Lions have three Pro Bowl skill players in fourth-year WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and second-year players, TE Sam LaPorta & RB Jahmyr Gibbs. Now, add in third-year WR Jameson Williams' untapped potential with RB David Montgomery's 13-TD season and it's hard not to love this offense.

Defense

Defensively, DC Aaron Glenn experienced (not) the best of both worlds last season, fielding the second-best rushing defense but the fourth-worst against the pass. With elite young stars in DE Aidan Hutchinson & S Brian Branch, Detroit completely rebuilt the secondary to fix one of the worst in the league a year ago. 

GM Brad Holmes drafted two corners in the first two rounds of the draft, taking Terrion Arnold & Ennis Rakestraw. On top of that, they traded for veteran CB Carlton Davis III (Tampa Bay) and signed Amik Robertson (Las Vegas), while their biggest (literally) acquisition was DT DJ Reader, one of the best nose tackles in the league.

As head coach Dan Campbell said earlier this offseason: It's Super Bowl or bust for Detroit.

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Looking Ahead: Lions Playoff Picture

The Lions righted their wrongs in the 2023 season, proving to every team in the league that they're a legitimate contender right now.

Heading into the 2024 season, the narrative surrounding this once-forgotten franchise is flipped upside down. From underdogs a year ago to now having a giant target on their back, Detroit is among the five most heavily favored teams to win the Super Bowl.

Last season, making the playoffs was enough to dub the season a success. The improbable run to the NFC title game was considered an overachievement; however, this season, anything less than a trip to the Super Bowl would disappoint the fan base and coaching staff alike.

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Do the Lions Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Lions have a 69.2% chance to make the playoffs. Their sights are set on repeating as NFC North champions and getting redemption in the NFC Championship Game after blowing a three-possession lead at halftime last season.

Are the Lions Out of Playoffs?

No, the Detroit Lions are not out of the playoffs. Odds will shift throughout the 2024 NFL Season, but the Lions are expected to make the playoffs and contend for an NFC Championship.

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Where Do the Detroit Lions Rank in the NFC North?

The Lions are currently tied for second place in the NFC North but remain the betting favorite. Only three games into the season, the Vikings remain undefeated despite being the preseason longshot to win the division. Meanwhile, the Packers are doing just fine without Jordan Love, going 2-0 since his injury. The Bears don't look to be a threat this season.

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Detroit plays its first divisional game in Week 6 against Minnesota. Stay tuned throughout the season to keep up with the divisional rankings.

Where Do the Detroit Lions Rank in the NFC Standings?

The Lions are currently tied for sixth place in the NFC at 2-1 with five teams. It's important to not buy into the standings much until later in the season.

Can the Detroit Lions Get the No. 1 Seed?

Yes, the Detroit Lions can still get the No. 1 seed. However, the playoff picture won't come to fruition until later in the season.

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Detroit Lions Postseason Outlook and Predictions

The Lions are currently +1100 to win the Super Bowl. Those odds were unchanged by their first loss of the season in Week 2.

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