What are the Lions Playoff Chances?
The Lions have a 71% chance of making the NFL Playoffs in 2024, based on implied probability at -245 odds.
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: TBD
- Entering Week 3: TBD
- Entering Week 4: TBD
- Entering Week 5: TBD
- Entering Week 6: TBD
- Entering Week 7: TBD
- Entering Week 8: TBD
- Entering Week 9: TBD
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- 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.
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Lions Playoff Chances: Key Updates September 2024
Here's a look at some of the biggest Detroit Lions' headlines from before and throughout the 2024 season.
- 📆 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. 4 on ESPN's NFL power rankings.
Here's a breakdown of who will be the top producers in 2024.
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.
Where Can I Bet on the Lions to Make the Playoffs?
Use Michigan Sports Betting Apps to place bets on the Lions to make the playoffs as well as find playoff odds for every team in the NFL.
You can also bet on the Lions to win the Super Bowl on most major sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, as long as you are 21+ and within state lines of a state that offers legal sports betting.
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Every Pick the Detroit Lions Made in the 2024 NFL Draft
After hosting the NFL Draft for the first time in the city's storied history, here's a look at every pick General Manager Brad Holmes made this year.
SPOILER: It includes an Alabama player in the first round for the third consecutive year.
| Round | Pick Number | Player |
| 1 | 24 (via DAL) | CB Terrion Arnold (Alabama) |
| 2 | 61 | CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Missouri) |
| 4 | 126 (via NYJ) | OT Giovanni Manu (British Columbia) |
| 4 | 132 (via PHI) | RB/S Sione Vaki (Utah) |
| 6 | 189 (via HOU) | DT Mekhi Wingo (LSU) |
| 6 | 210 | G Christian Mahogany (Boston College) |
Yet again, Holmes & Co. didn't rest during the draft, making four different trades across three different rounds, including two in the fourth round.
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.
Do the Lions Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Lions have a 71% 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.
Where Do the Detroit Lions Rank in the NFC North?
The Detroit Lions won the NFC North last season. Heading into the 2024 season, they're the heavy favorites to do it again, with most sportsbooks having them at +135 or shorter to go back-to-back with the division.
Where Do the Detroit Lions Rank in the NFC Standings?
Since the NFL Season hasn't started yet, the Lions are not currently ranked in the NFC Standings. However, The Lions have the second shortest odds to win the NFC, suggesting they are the second-best team in the NFC heading into this year.
Can the Detroit Lions Get the No. 1 Seed?
Yes, the Detroit Lions can get the No. 1 Seed.
Who to Root for if You're a Detroit Lions Fan
Detroit Lions fans should root for a methodical offense built on committing to the run game to create space in the secondary for big plays and a stout defense that forces turnovers and stops the run.
Detroit Lions Postseason Outlook and Predictions
The Lions are currently +1200 to win the Super Bowl.
Photo courtesy of Junfu Han (USA Today Network)
Detroit Lions Playoffs FAQs
The Lions playoff chances are 71% based on implied probability used from their -245 odds on the moneyline at DraftKings.
No, the Detroit Lions aren't out of the playoffs as the season has yet to kickoff. Their playoff chances are among the best in the league, coming in at No. 4 in the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.
Yes, the Lions have a chance to make the playoffs and are expected to compete for an NFC title. Based on their latest odds, the Lions playoff chances are above 70% despite being in a loaded NFC North division.
You can bet on the Detroit Lions to make the playoffs at both brick-and-mortar sportsbooks as well as legal online sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and more.
Author
Brandon Justice is a Writer, Commercial Editor, and Fact Checker for BetMichigan.com. He also writes about the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Lions, two teams he spent seven years covering professionally. Additionally, the Metro Detroit, Michigan native has covered numerous sports betting perspectives, including everything from analysis & daily picks to reviews & guides.
