The Detroit Lions will contact the National Football League offices about the controversial ruling made during the Los Angeles Rams game. Tight end Colby Parkinson's touchdown stood, even though replay footage indicated his knee was down prior to reaching the end zone.

Detroit Lions need to win out and get help from other NFC teams in order to make the NFL playoff bracket. Here are their scenarios and predictions.

Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.

In the fourth quarter of the Rams game vs. the Lions in Week 15, Adams pulled up early on a route and was in pain.

Matthew Stafford passed for 368 yards and hit Colby Parkinson for two touchdowns, and the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff berth with a furious second-half rally for a 41-34 victory over the Detroit Lions.

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The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.