If you’re rooting for draft position, root for the Ravens. Baltimore is currently 7-8 with a strength of schedule of .502. If they win and maintain a harder strength of schedule than Detroit, the Lions will jump them in draft order with both teams at 8-8.

Finishing in fourth place would be highly beneficial for the Detroit Lions, something Dan Campbell is well aware of, as it would result in a slightly more manageable schedule for the next NFL season.

It's the Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.

Not only does the loss on Thursday keep the Lions out of the playoffs, it also puts Detroit in last place in the NFC North. The Vikings, who swept the season series against Detroit, overtakes the Lions as the third place team with one week left.