Lions Can Tie Seahawks in Standings with Win over Jets

A Detroit Lions victory over the New York Jets can improve their position in the standings.

The Detroit Lions can inch closer in the NFC standings, with a victory over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. 

On Thursday Night Football, the Seattle Seahawks were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers, 21-13. 

The Seahawks' loss dropped their record to 7-7 on the season. 

With a win, which would be its sixth in the last seven weeks, Detroit would move into a tie with the Seahawks in the eighth spot of the NFC standings. 

"I think it’s a huge test, because I know that this team we’re getting ready to face is very much like we are, in that sense, I would say. I think (Robert) Saleh’s a -- he’s about the toughness and overcoming adversity, all these things, and you’re built a certain way," said Dan Campbell. "And so, I think that, I think what you said, we’re going up to their place. We’re out in the elements, though I don’t think it’ll be too bad. And, we’re both jocking for playoff positions here. I think this is critical for both of us. And so, this is a heavyweight fight, because I love our O-line. And, this is a worthy, quality opponent, man, especially their front. So, it’s going to be pretty fun.”

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Currently, the Seahawks own the tiebreaker over the Lions, since they were victorious over Detroit at Ford Field in Week 4, 48-45. 

Luckily, the Commanders and Giants match up with another in Week 15, hopefully adding another loss for one of those teams (if the game doesn't end up in a tie). 

NFC Playoff Standings 

• 1.) Philadelphia Eagles: 12-1 
• 2.) Minnesota Vikings: 10-3
• 3.) San Francisco 49ers: 10-4 
• 4.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6-7
• 5.) Dallas Cowboys: 10-3
• 6.) Washington Commanders: 7-5-1
• 7.) New York Giants: 7-5-1
• 8.) Seattle Seahawks: 7-7
• 9.) Detroit Lions: 6-7
• 10.) Green Bay Packers: 5-8