Under Jonathan Gannon, this is a Cardinals defense that plays opportunistic. They may force the fewest punts per drive, but they force the eighth most turnovers per drive as well. The Cardinals also have the fifth-best touchdown to field goal ratio on defense. In order to avoid key point number one, the Rams must accomplish key point number three.

Not only will the Lions need plenty of help to reach the playoffs, they can’t really afford more slip ups the rest of the way. That will be put to the test with the Lions hosting a Dallas Cowboys team (6-5-1) on Thursday that’s won three straight games and surged back into the playoff race.

Lions safety Brian Branch suffered a torn Achilles during the fourth quarter of Detroit's big win against Dallas on TNF.

If the Detroit Lions win four of their final five games, will it be enough to get into the playoffs? We can’t know for sure, but the answer is likely yes.

The Detroit Lions announced a wide receiver roster move amid injury uncertainty for star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions fight for their playoff lives as they meet in Detroit in the second straight Thursday night contest for both sides since Thanksgiving Day.

Some potential help could soon be on the way for the Detroit Lions, as they could potentially be in the market for some help in the secondary with a former player on the market.

Week 14's "Thursday Night Football" game between the Packers and Lions held plenty of playoff implications, ending with the first NFC berth secured.