Detroit Lions in the playoffs: Who they’ll play, when the game is, and Super Bowl odds

Following the team’s victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, which secured the No. 1 seed and the NFC North Championship, Detroit Lions supporters are giddy on Monday morning.

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    The Detroit Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, giving them a bye week and home field advantage
    
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    But who they will play is a mystery, with the top seed playing the lowest-seeded team to win in the wild card round
    
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    The Lions are now the favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to FanDuel
    

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  The Detroit Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, giving them a bye week and home field advantage
  
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  But who they will play is a mystery, with the top seed playing the lowest-seeded team to win in the wild card round
  
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  The Lions are now the favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to FanDuel
  

DETROIT (FOX 2):In the playoffs, who will the Detroit Lions play?

Fans might be taken aback by the question at hand during a season that raised a lot of concerns about the team’s reaction to the devastating conclusion from the previous year.

The team is in unfamiliar territory after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the last regular season game. Before the Lions, these are some of the most important questions.

Who do the Lions play in the playoffs?

In a nutshell, we don’t know.

possessing the NFC’s top record in the playoffs’ opening round. Detroit won’t play until the divisional round, but their division opponents and former quarterback in Los Angeles will have to advance through the Wild Card Round.

The top seed always faces the lowest seed in the NFL playoff bracket.

Since the Rams are the lowest seeded club still having home field advantage, Detroit would have to play Matthew Stafford and the team if the home teams win the next week.

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Head coach Dan Campbell commended the Detroit Lions for defeating the Minnesota Vikings, a formidable opponent, after the team won the NFC North Championship for the second consecutive year. Detroit’s victory on Sunday Night Football guaranteed them the top spot.

When will the Lions play next?

Games in the divisional round will begin on either Saturday, January 18, or Sunday, January 19.

How much do Lions’ tickets cost?

The cost of tickets has increased along with the Lions.

The cheapest tickets on StubHub are over $600, and the playoffs promise even greater entrance prices.

What about Detroit’s injuries?

In a way, Detroit’s regular-season finale marked a return to routine.

Alex Anzalone, who returned from a broken arm earlier this season, was the most notable. The middle linebacker made an instant impression by covering a coverage gap that had allowed the defense to be gashed in the previous two games.

And Kalif Raymond came back.

Terrion Arnold, the rookie cornerback, was later ruled out of the game due to a foot injury. Coach Dan Campbell stated at his news conference that although the x-rays were negative, “he’s pretty tender.”

According to the Detroit Free Press, Arnold later bolstered the excitement by pledging to participate in the playoffs.

Although he was still recovering from an MCL injury, David Montgomery was simply present to provide support for the Vikings game. He did, however, allude to a postseason comeback in interviews conducted following the game.

Then there’s the outstanding defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who has pledged to play in the Super Bowl again.

He has been recovering every week even though he broke his leg earlier this year.

After the Lions kept the Vikings to nine points in the final regular season game, head coach Dan Campbell stated that Alex Anzalone is a vital member of the team’s defense.

Super Bowl Favorites?

Expectations are high after a stellar 15-2 season, and Detroit leads the playoff picture going into the postseason.

With odds of +300, FanDuel has the Lions with the best chance of winning the season’s last game. At +350, the other 15-2 Kansas City Chiefs would be the next closest team.

• FOX 2 utilized the NFL’s postseason seeding criteria, FanDuel and StubHub betting odds, and the Detroit Lions injury report.

FOX 2 utilized the NFL’s postseason seeding criteria, FanDuel and StubHub betting odds, and the Detroit Lions injury report.

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