The cynical would say the Lions could just as easily be 5-8 instead of 8-5.

That comeback victories over Dallas and Minnesota during the first half of the season were flukes, and the only reason they beat the Vikings last Sunday was because the officials missed an obvious face-mask penalty on the game's final play.

But none of that matters as the Lions enter the final three games of the season. As of today, the Lions would be in the playoffs. They are currently the sixth and final seed in the NFC.

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