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.

The New England Patriots, after losing their first game after the bye week, fell again on Sunday, this time to the Buffalo Bills, 24-21 at Highmark Stadium.

Only 19 NFL teams still harbor playoff hopes with two weeks left to play, the fewest since there were only 17 such teams in 2019. Detroit Lions (13-2) The Lions will clinch the NFC North, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win over the San Francisco 49ers plus a Minnesota Vikings loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Baltimore Ravens became the eighth team to clinch a postseason ticket thanks to a 34-17 victory over AFC North rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Saturday.

The AFC wild-card race in particular has gotten interesting, with either a Chargers or a Broncos loss opening the door to chaos.