Why the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal

Despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal, the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed. The NFL playoff format is criticized as outdated and illogical, with division winners hosting wild-card games despite having worse records than their opponents. A recent proposal to determine playoff seeding by the best records was withdrawn by the Lions. … Read more

2025 NFL rule changes: Lions scrap playoff-reseeding proposal ahead of vote due to lack of support

Lions abandon playoff-reseeding proposal for 2025 NFL season due to lack of support The Detroit Lions withdrew a proposal to change the NFL playoffs seeding system before a league vote on Wednesday. The proposal aimed to give higher seeding to teams with better regular-season records, rather than division winners. Currently, division winners receive the top … Read more

NFL schedule overreactions: Cowboys, Lions really need to play on Christmas? Chiefs in prime time too much?

Are Cowboys and Lions a must on Christmas? Are Chiefs overexposed in prime time? The NFL released the 2025 schedule which includes notable matchups like the Chiefs and Bills and the Eagles playing on almost every day of the week. There are three Thanksgiving and Christmas games this year, airing on 11 different platforms. The … Read more