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Lions propose major change that would shake up NFL playoffs

After winning their division for the second straight season, the Detroit Lions are proposing a rule change that would make division standings mean less in the future.

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What the Lions' controversial playoff amendment could mean for the NFL

The Detroit Lions are looking to change the competition landscape in the NFL — and it has nothing to do with banning the "tush push."

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Lions Wild Rule Proposal Would Completely Change NFL Playoffs

According to a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Detroit Lions have proposed a rule change that will shake up the NFL playoff format. In Detroit's proposal, the same seven teams will make it into the playoffs. However, the teams will then be ranked based on their individual records.

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Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions legend, should have a statue at Ford Field

Joe Schmidt was "Mr. Detroit Lion" and redefined the linebacker position. The Lions should honor him with a statue at Ford Field.

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Detroit Lions offseason to-do list: What should team prioritize in free agency, draft?

ANALYSIS: Should Detroit Lions sign Jameson Williams to contract extension? Williams emerged as the second receiver, ...

Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell is 'Mr. Can Do It All,' and maybe a fit for Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions don't need a linebacker in the 2025 NFL draft, but that shouldn't stop Brad Holmes from taking Alabama's ...

Tim Patrick re-signs as No. 3 receiver with Detroit Lions in NFL free agency

Tim Patrick finished sixth on the Detroit Lions with 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. He has signed in ...

NFL owners to consider Detroit Lions proposal to change seeding in playoffs

Under the Lions' proposal, wild-card teams could have first-round home playoff games instead of division champs.

Lions propose playoff seeding change

The high-powered Detroit Lions nearly had to hit the road to open the playoffs in January before winning their regular-season ...

Lions want playoff seeding changes, Packers want ‘tush push’ gone in NFL rule change proposals

Rule changes are submitted each year by any of the 32 NFL teams across the league. To pass and become official, any proposal needs approval from 24 of the 32 NFL voters. The Detroit Lions were the ...

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