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Lions Enter 2024 Playoffs Best Team in NFL

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking teams most likely to pull off upsets during wild-card weekend

With NFL Wild Card Weekend just a few days away, it's time to take stock of the games we have on tap. We're covering everything from every conceivable angle here at CBSSports.com, and one of the things we wanted to take a look at is which teams have the best chance to pull of an upset in the first round.

The New York Times · 10h

NFL Power Rankings: Lions, Bills enter playoffs 1-2, plus a lesson learned for all 32 teams

The Lions move back into the top spot after their decisive win over the Vikings, plus one lesson learned for every NFL team.

Detroit Lions On SI on MSN · 1d

Power Rankings: Lions Enter 2024 Playoffs Best Team in NFL

The Detroit Lions are the NFC North champions for the second year in a row and will be the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Here's a look at where the team stands in the eyes of national pundits at the conclusion of the regular season.

2025 NFL Draft scouting report

bucswire.usatoday · 1h

2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Andrew Mukuba, SAF, Texas

Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukuba (4) intercepts a pass in front of Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Melquan Stovall (5) to end the game in the second overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Weight (unofficial): 185 lbs.

Vikings Wire on MSN · 1h

2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Amos (9) catches the ball as he steps out of bounds over Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Last Word on Sports on MSN · 6h

2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report: Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota

The second level of the Minnesota defense has been a strong aspect of the Golden Gophers’ performance this year, and LB Cody Lindenberg has been a massive part of it.

6hon MSN

What could go wrong? Lions defense among the 6 most-flawed units in playoffs

Even Super Bowl favorites like the Lions and Bills have units that rank among the most questionable in the postseason. Here's ...

1hon MSN

NFL wild card: 1 key for all 6 games, from Packers' deep passing to Jayden Daniels vs. blitz-mad Todd Bowles

Jim Harbaugh's defense appears to have an ideal set of answers for C.J. Stroud. The Ravens' much-improved pass defense can smother the Steelers' main path to scoring points. And you will not believe ...

NFL Rumors: Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo Gets Jets, Raiders HC Interview Requests

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants as DC in 2008, could ...

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NFL playoffs and Super Bowl 2025 predictions: Serby Crystal Ball expert picks

The Post’s Steve Serby looks into his crystal ball and gives his expert predictions for the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl 2025.

Fox Sports1d

2024 NFL Defense Rankings: Team Pass and Rush Stats

Every NFL team's rankings across multiple defensive categories are provided here, if you are curious where everyone stands after Week 18. Check out all of the latest NFL news and analysis.

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NFL Wild Card 2025 Fantasy football rankings, projections: Model reveals prop picks, SGP, PrizePicks parlays

SportsLine simulated NFL Wild Card Weekend to reveal optimal Fantasy football rankings and prop projections for DFS, SGPs and ...

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With Bryce Young settled at QB, Panthers can focus on rebuilding NFL’s worst defense

The Carolina Panthers aren’t heading to the postseason, but they believe they’ve finally found a franchise quarterback.

Road to Super Bowl 59: NFL Wild-Card Week Picks for Every Game

The Road to 272 Bets is in the books, but that doesn't mean we're going to stop betting on every game. The NFL Playoffs are set to begin and so is the Road to S ...

Pro Football and Sports Network on MSN2d

2024 NFL Defense Rankings: Broncos Finish on Top, Lions and Ravens Surge Into the Playoffs, and More Insights on All 32 Teams

There’s a lot going on in the NFL, with playoff spots and the order of the 2025 NFL Draft still to be decided. Most attention gets focused on offensive play in these moments, but defensive ...

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