A second-half collapse in L.A. has put the Lions' season on the brink. But there's still a path back to the postseason for Dan Campbell and Co.

Well, it means Lions fans should be rooting for the Packers to sweep the Bears and beat them again in two weeks to bolster their playoff odds.

The Detroit Lions have a clear No. 1 running back in Jahmyr Gibbs. For veteran David Montgomery, his snap counts and the amount of carries have reduced from last season, while Gibbs has become the focal point of Detroit's rushing attack.

With three games and zero margin for error remaining to make the playoffs, the Detroit Lions are running out of time.

The Lions can put them in the best position by finishing 3-0, but even that doesn't guarantee them a postseason invitation.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses David Montgomery’s reduced role as Jahmyr Gibbs takes over the backfield in 2025.

The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.

The Detroit Lions have not won back-to-back games since October, but they likely need to win three straight to make the playoffs.

The Green Bay Packers only need two results to clinch a playoff spot during Week 16. The two games to watch: the Packers versus the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, and the Detroit Lions versus the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.