This is my understanding of how the Lions get in the playoffs. Can be as high as a #2 seed or miss the playoffs completely, fingers crossed.
1. As long as Washington loses to the Giants the Lions are in the playoffs no matter what happens against Dallas or Green Bay.
2. Win either against Dallas or Green Bay and the Lions are in.
3. No matter what happens against Dallas the title game for the NFC North comes down to the Packers game, winner take all.
4. If the Lions win both games and Atlanta loses to the Saints them the Lions get the #2 seed and a week off in the playoffs.
That's it boys and girls, Gooooooo Liooooons!