The Detroit Lions don't know their playoff seed just yet, but either way, there are several teams they could end up playing in their first matchup. Here's the full list and how each can happen.

The Detroit Lions can breath a sign of relief after getting some positive indicators ahead of the team's 49ers game.

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-9 and out of playoff contention, but beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game in January 2024.

With two games to go, here's what the Lions need to have happen to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and secure a first-round bye.

Here's everything you need to know when the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.

The Detroit Lions finally got some help in the playoff race. Obviously, Detroit is one of four NFC teams who have already punched their postseason ticket, but—just like every other NFC division—the NFC North has still yet to be decided.