While the Lions and Vikings share the best record in the NFC, Detroit's spot as the NFC North leader also means it currently holds the top spot in the conference. Since the Eagles lost last week, that means the NFC North champion is likely to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs.

When do the Detroit Lions play today? The Lions are off Sunday and will play the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football on ESPN.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams got a 15-yard penalty for taunting Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson for the second time this season on Sunday. The former Alabama All-American got the first during the Lions’ 23-20 victory over the Bears on Nov. 28, then picked up another in a 34-17 win on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for a playoff run that could be historic, and they just got some good news going into it.

The Detroit Lions are headed toward the postseason, where they are among Super Bowl favorites. They already won more games than any other season in franchise history and it would be a disappointment if this team at least didn't make a deep postseason run.