Here are the odds for the Detroit Lions to make the playoffs following their loss to the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams.

The Los Angeles Rams stayed at the top of the NFC with a vital win over the Detroit Lions on a day that Matt Stafford passed for over 350 yards.

Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.

Well, at least according to a number of NFL fans, who have crowned Matthew Stafford the definitive frontrunner after he threw for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a crucial 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions that kept the Rams No. 1 in the NFC.

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions head West to face Goff’s former team in a critical matchup with the Los Angeles Rams that has postseason implications on both sides.

The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

The Los Angeles Rams improved their chances of earning the No. 1 seed in the playoffs on Sunday by beating the Detroit Lions 41-34. They didn’t move up the standings at all because they were already atop the conference entering Week 15 but their grip got even stronger.

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The Detroit Lions fell to 8-6 with a 41-34 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are grades for each position group based on performance in the Lions' Week 15 matchup against the Rams.