Branch has been fined in back-to-back games and now five times this year. There were three Lions fined altogether from the Week 12 game against the Giants.

The Green Bay Packers are still the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff picture, but outcomes in Week 13 have opened some intriguing doors.

The Detroit Lions aren’t just running out of games — they’re running out of chances. Sunday’s loss didn’t just dent their record; it reshaped the NFC playoff race and raised the stakes for every snap left in their season.

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Gibbs took a handoff from quarterback Jared Goff, hurdled over some feet near the line of scrimmage, and broke three tackles.

The Packers started hot and kept the Lions at arm’s length the rest of the game. Detroit never led. The Packers made numerous plays on each side of the ball, just like they did in the season opener.

Even so, the Lions improved to 7-4 and are still firmly in the NFC playoff picture. Thursday's game against the rival Packers in Ford Field will go a long way toward determining the validity of those postseason chances.

Detroit Lions may need to switch things up to improve their pass-rush prowess. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard understands the defense must now put aside past errors and issues and execute at the highest level down the stretch.

If the Lions win out, they're in, and if they win four of five, their chances are good. But it's a crowded field vying for the final spots.