Yes, the Detroit Lions. That's how bad the NFC is...the 5-8 Lions have a shot at the playoffs. Actually, the Lions are one of two NFC 5-8 teams that I think could have a shot. Tampa Bay is the other. The Giants, Bears, Cowboys, and Saints are also 5-8, but one look at their schedules and how they have played the last few weeks and you know they are dead teams playing.
The Lions, however, have a few things going for them. They are only one game out of playoff position, they have two home games against teams they can beat, their 3rd game is at a weak Tennessee, and they have been playing well despite the losses. In fact, if they beat the Vikings and Carolina loses to Atlanta, the Lions could find themselves tied with Carolina, and trailing the Rams and Vikes by only a game, with the Vikings fading fast and the Rams facing 2 very difficult games in the final weeks.
Detroit's passing game has gone stale recently, but Kevin Jones might just be the answer to this team's problems. This year, not next. If they can keep him going, then winning their last 3 is very possible.
There are many scenarios in which the Lions could move into playoff position, but it all starts with a victory this week over the Vikings. If they win that one, they are actually in pretty good shape. If they lose and Carolina wins, it's time to start talking about next year.
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