One short week ago, Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph was left off the NFL Pro Bowl team, despite leading the league with nine interceptions and earning the highest grade at his position (90.7) from Pro Football Focus.

The Detroit Lions are America's Team now. Well, at least for this year's playoffs. While the Lions might not have the history or the fanbase that the Cowboys boast, they certainly have captured the attention of the rooting public heading into the NFL postseason.

On the heels of clinching the No. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history, the Lions have the luxury of a well-earned bye week. Detroit (15-2) captured the NFC North with a domineering 22-point win over the Vikings to cap Week 18.

The Detroit Lions are enjoying a bye week, but the team's playoff run could be altered following an announcement from the NFL. The post NFL Announcement May Change Lions Playoff Run appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Now, the road to Super Bowl LIX is officially underway, with 14 teams – seven from each conference – fighting for a coveted spot in the big game.

After a long and hard-fought regular season, the 2024-25 NFL Postseason is finally here! On the NFC side, the Detroit Lions finished with the conference’s best record at 15-2, securing the first-round bye.