The Detroit Lions have secured a top-three seed in the NFC following their impressive win over the Minnesota Vikings, guaranteeing a place in the playoffs. With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Lions still have a chance to claim the number one, two, or three seed in the conference.

On Christmas Eve, Detroit's decisive victory over the Vikings ensured their position as the NFC North Division champions, eliminating any doubts about their postseason aspirations. In the worst-case scenario, the Lions will finish third in the conference, granting them the opportunity to host their first playoff game at Ford Field.

Recent losses by the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers have presented the Lions with an opportunity to climb even higher in the standings.

To secure the top seed in the conference, the Lions must continue their winning streak while hoping for the 49ers to suffer additional losses. Though the path to the number one seed may not be easy, it is not entirely improbable. For the Lions to claim the top seed, they must win their final two games against the Dallas Cowboys and the Vikings while relying on the 49ers to stumble against the Washington Commanders and/or the Los Angeles Rams.

While the possibility of obtaining the top seed seems challenging, it remains the most likely scenario for the Lions. If they defeat the Cowboys and lose to the Vikings, while the 49ers lose their remaining games, and the Eagles lose to either the Arizona Cardinals or the New York Giants, the Lions could still clinch the number one spot.

Securing the second seed is a more straightforward task for the Lions. If they win their last two games and the 49ers triumph over the Commanders and the Rams, Detroit will finish as the conference's second seed. In this scenario, the Lions would boast a 13-4 record, with the tiebreaker against the Eagles based on their superior record against common opponents.

Although a loss to the Cowboys could complicate matters, the Lions could still potentially obtain the second seed, provided there is a complicated series of events. However, a loss to the Vikings would leave the Lions with the third seed, regardless of other outcomes.

With their current position, three games ahead of the leading team in the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Lions are guaranteed no lower than the third seed. The most likely scenario for the Lions to finish with the third seed involves a loss to either the Cowboys or the Vikings, coupled with the Eagles winning their final two games against the Cardinals and the Giants.

As the regular season draws to a close, the Lions are eager to maintain their momentum and secure the highest possible seed in the NFC. With just two weeks remaining, their fate lies in their remaining games and the outcomes of other NFC matchups.

The Lions will face a challenging task in Dallas next weekend, with odds stacked against them, but the playoffs have shown time and time again that anything can happen. As fans anxiously await the final results, it's clear that the Lions have positioned themselves as strong contenders in the NFC playoffs.