Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games.
The Detroit Lions are the favorites to win Super Bowl 2025 entering NFL playoffs after a huge win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
Since the Lions won the NFC North after beating the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, that means they will face the division winners from the AFC West (Kansas City Chiefs), NFC South (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and NFC West (Los Angeles Rams).
The Lions still have work to do this season, but their 2025 opponents — which include nine teams that made the 2024 playoffs —have been set.
Home games against the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburg Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight the Lions' 2025 schedule. In addition to hosting NFC North rivals Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, the Lions will welcome in the Cowboys, Buccaneers (NFC South champions), Steelers, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.
With the 14-team field for the NFL playoffs set, sportsbooks are tabbing the Detroit Lions as the favorites to go all the way.Detroit wrapped up a 15-2 regular season by beating the Minnesota Vikin
On the NFC’s side, the Detroit Lions led their conference with seven Pro Bowlers and five NFC starters. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was voted as Team NFC’s starting quarterback after recording career-high numbers in passing touchdowns (36), yards per pass attempt (8.7), completion percentage (71.7) and passer rating (113.6).
The Baltimore Ravens placed nine players on the 2025 Pro Bowl Games rosters, announced Thursday by the NFL. The Detroit Lions also saw seven players picked, one of six teams
The Baltimore Ravens are headed towards the playoffs, so they currently aren't worried about next season whatsoever. After an unusual 0-2 start to this season, Baltimore rallied back through adversity and finished with a 12-5 record.
Jahmyr Gibbs delivered spinning stiff-arms and bolted through webs of would-be tacklers for a 170-yard, four-touchdown performance, leading the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings in their regular-season finale.