Here’s a look at where the Lions stand in this week’s power rankings as they prepare for an NFC title game rematch with the 49ers.

Following their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears (4-11) on Sunday, the Detroit Lions (13-2) remain the team to beat in the NFL. Yes, even above the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1).

For this week’s NFL power rankings, the Detroit Lions take their spot back atop NFC teams in just about every one of the rankings we look at every week. After the loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15,

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-9 and out of playoff contention, but beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game in January 2024.

The Detroit Lions (13-2) and San Francisco 49ers (6-9) meet at Levi's Stadium in Week 17 for Monday Night Football. Kickoff in the rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game is scheduled for 8:15 p.

It was another tough moment for Chicago's offensive line — and the rest of the Bears. The protection for Caleb Williams took a big hit when Jones and Teven Jenkins departed in the first half of Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Only 19 NFL teams still harbor playoff hopes with two weeks left to play, the fewest since there were only 17 such teams in 2019. Detroit Lions (13-2) The Lions will clinch the NFC North, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win over the San Francisco 49ers plus a Minnesota Vikings loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Detroit Lions are a win and one Minnesota Vikings loss vs. Seattle or Green Bay from clinching the top NFC playoff seed and NFC North.

With two games to go, here's what the Lions need to have happen to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and secure a first-round bye.