Lions improve playoff position after Vikings loss on Monday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions have advanced in the NFC playoff standings following a loss by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The Vikings dropped from second to sixth in the conference, while the Lions moved up to fifth place. Detroit is now just a half-game behind the Chicago Bears for the NFC North lead. Both the Bears and Green Bay Packers won their respective games, keeping all four NFC North teams in playoff contention. The current NFC playoff standings reflect the Lions' climb following the Vikings’ defeat.
- •Detroit Lions rise to fifth in the NFC standings
- •Minnesota Vikings fall to sixth after loss
- •Lions half-game behind Bears for NFC North lead
- •All four NFC North teams currently in playoff spots
- •Lions' move follows victory over Vikings earlier this season
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Lions move up in NGC playoff picture following Vikings loss
"The Detroit Lions have moved up in the NFC after the Vikings loss on Monday night
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