The Detroit Lions can’t stop winning in 2024, as they’re 10-1 and lead the NFC North after 12 weeks. This season, Dan Campbell’s team has won nine straight games following a 1-1 start, including six by more than double digits.

Detroit defeated the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 in Week 12, but now has a quick turnaround as the Lions host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13.

Though there are still six games left to be played, the Lions are the clear favorites to capture the No.1 seed in the NFC. The Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers will pose a threat to Detroit’s quest to land the top seed, but Dan Campbell’s unit has all the tools to be the best team in the NFC in the 2024 regular season.

The Lions contest versus the Bears on Thursday seems like just a regular Thanksgiving showdown between two NFC North rivals, but Detroit can actually clinch a playoff berth in Week 13.

Clinching scenarios can be very overwhelming and complicated, but here are all the ways the Lions can secure a second consecutive trip to the postseason in Week 13, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Lions playoff-clinching scenarios
1. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss or tie + SEA loss + TB loss or tie

2. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss + SEA tie + TB loss or tie

3. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss or tie + SEA loss + WAS loss or tie + ATL loss

4. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss or tie + SEA loss + WAS loss + ATL tie

5. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss + SEA tie + WAS loss or tie + ATL loss

6. DET win + SF loss or tie + ARI loss + SEA tie + WAS loss + ATL tie

Overall, the Lions must take care of business on Thursday versus Chicago and need some help around the league on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth.