The Detroit Lions notched their 13th win of the 2024 campaign in Week 16 versus the Chicago Bears and, in the process, they improved their chances of wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Here's a look at the entire NFC playoff picture and what the Lions need to take the top seed in Week 17.

Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in a Week 16 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (noon, Fox-32). 5 things to watch — plus our predictions The past two weeks’ results seem to provide evidence of a Bears team that is totally spent and struggling to generate the requisite energy and focus to remain competitive against quality opponents.