The Detroit Lions could clinch a playoff spot in Week 13. At 10-1, they are the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won nine games in a row. They play the Chicago Bears at home on Thanksgiving. With a win and a combination of other results in Week 13, they can clinch a playoff spot.
In each scenario, the Arizona Cardinals take into account.
The Cardinals are 6-5 and will face the Minnesota Vikings on the road in Week 13. A Cardinals win would keep the Lions from clinching.
Here are the scenarios with which the Lions can clinch a playoff spot:
So, whether or not the Lions beat the Bears on Thursday, the Cardinals can spoil their playoff spot, for at least a week, by beating the Vikings.
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This article was originally published on Cards Wire: Cardinals factor in Lions’ playoff-clinching storylines in Week 13
