The Lions’ recent victory over the Cowboys significantly impacted the NFC wild card race, as they now sit at 8-5, while the Cowboys fall to 6-6-1. In the AFC, the Patriots lead with an 11-2 record, followed by the Broncos and Jaguars, while the Chargers, Colts, and Bills hold the wild card spots, closely contested by the Texans and Steelers.
