Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have taken control of the division. The Bears currently sit in first-place at 10-4, while the Packers are in second with a 9-4-1 mark. Those two teams will square off Saturday, with the result likely to have a ripple effect on the division.

The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.

The Chicago Bears are celebrating Bears fans with the launch of Bears Prize Hour by Dr Pepper, a weeklong digital giveaway experience with over 100 prizes, available exclusively through the Chicago Bears Official App,

One of the first players signed by GM Ryan Poles after the Bears signed coach Ben Johnson will get a chance after spending the season on the practice squad.

A lot can change in a year. Just ask the Lions and Vikings, whose Christmas Day game was expected to amount to much more.