The Detroit Lions can breath a sign of relief after getting some positive indicators ahead of the team's 49ers game.

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.

The Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34-17 at Soldier Field in Chicago on2, 2024. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for three touchdowns and 336 yards. The Lions stand at 13-2; the Bears are 4-11.

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).

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.

Santa Claus decided NFL fans have been good this year, so he's giving football lovers a stacked schedule for Christmas with games on five days in the penultimate week of the regular season. The Week 17 slate kicks off on Christmas Day with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans playing the Baltimore Ravens in the Netflix-exclusive games.

The Chiefs knocked off the Houston Texans on Saturday to improve to 14-1 and maintain their two-game lead over the Buffalo Bills (12-2) for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They now need only one win or one Bills loss to secure the No. 1 seed and a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

The NFL's Christmas doubleheader carries significant postseason implications, none more so than what the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers means.