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Detroit Lions clinch third playoff berth in six years

The Lions are in the playoffs. Let’s celebrate.

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The New York Giants defeated Washington on Sunday, eliminating them from playoff contention. Their loss is the Detroit Lions gain, as Detroit has now clinched a postseason berth for the third time in six season.

There are still several different scenarios that can happen based on the Seahawks-49ers game and the Sunday night game. But for now, the Lions are in the postseason. Let’s celebrate the only way we know how:

The Lions can now clinch a home playoff game with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Let’s do this.

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