It’s official, the Detroit Lions have been eliminated from 2020 Playoff contention.
After falling 46-25 to the Tennessee Titans in Week 15, the Lions record dropped to 5-9 overall, and the postseason is mathematically out of reach. This marks the fourth season in a row the Lions have missed the dance.
With two home games remaining on their schedule (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings), many Lions players will be playing their final games in Detroit, while others will looking to put as much good game film on tape for the next general manager/coaching staff to evaluate.
Currently, the Lions sit 10th in the 2021 NFL draft order and a quick examination of the remaining schedule is a strong indicator the Lions will stay in the top-8 to -12 draft slots. But, if they get a lot of help, they could potentially reach as high as the top-5.
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