Packers ruled out linebacker Quay Walker (ankle), safety Evan Williams (quadricep), offensive lineman Andre Dillard (concussion) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) for Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings. Nathan Kamal is a Chicago-based writer and fan of the Cubs. He provides coverage and expertise on NFL and the ... Read more

This is a remarkable position for a team that was predicted to finish last in the division and go through a season in transition.

Coach Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions only shot at reaching the Super Bowl.

The Detroit Lions will know how meaningful their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night will carry before they step on the field. If Minnesota defeats Green Bay

The last time the Detroit Lions played at Levi’s Stadium, they endured a heartbreaking 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game last season. When the teams meet again next Monday in the same venue,

Here is the current NFC playoff picture: The Lions, Eagles, Vikings and Packers are all assured playoffs spots as they have clinched their berths. The Seattle Seahawks (8-7) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) are the only teams in contention but not in the playoffs.

Seattle's win at Chicago on Thursday helps the Seahawks in the battle for the NFC West crown, but maybe not enough for them to survive the weekend.

The Seahawks face the Bears in Chicago on Thursday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.