Here's a closer look at the Detroit Lions' chances to make the postseason.

Well, it means Lions fans should be rooting for the Packers to sweep the Bears and beat them again in two weeks to bolster their playoff odds.

Do Detroit Lions play tonight? No, they played Thursday night, so they won't play until Week 15 on Dec. 14 vs Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles Rams.

The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.

The Lions face critical matchups against the Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears with tickets still available through multiple platforms.

If the Lions win out, they're in, and if they win four of five, their chances are good. But it's a crowded field vying for the final spots.

The key to limiting the Bears' offensive attack is curtailing the production of their NFL-leading ground game (2,696 yards). Of course, Chicago's rushing attack is spearheaded by second-year quarterback Justin Fields, who paces all NFL passers this season ...

The Denver Broncos will have their hands full in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, and this Packers' star will be especially hard to stop.