The NFC North race may be decided by the Detroit Lions' performance in their final three division road games. Currently the betting favorites to win the division, the Lions face a challenging end to the season.
Detroit's road stretch begins in Week 15 with a game at Minnesota on Sunday, December 20. After a home game against the Giants in Week 16, the Lions conclude the regular season with back-to-back road games: at Chicago in Week 17 on Sunday, January 3, and at Green Bay in Week 18 (either Saturday, January 9, or Sunday, January 10).
While the Lions have a favorable home stretch earlier in the season—winning five of their next six games at home after their Week Six bye—their division title hopes may depend on their ability to secure wins on the road in December and January.
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