The Detroit Lions are pushing for a big change in how NFL playoff seeding works, and it looks like commissioner Roger Goodell is at least open to the idea.
Right now, division winners automatically get a higher seed, even if a wild-card team has a better record. The Lions want to scrap that system and seed teams purely based on their regular-season performance. While the proposal didn’t pass immediately, it wasn’t outright rejected either—the league decided to table it, meaning they could revisit it in the future.
Goodell recently commented on the Lions’ proposal, and while he didn’t take a clear stance, he acknowledged that it’s an interesting debate. “We’ve heard a lot of opinions on this,” he said. “There are strong arguments on both sides, and we want to make sure we’re making the best decision for the league.”
Lions fans might feel this change is long overdue. Detroit had one of the best records in the NFC last season but still had to fight for playoff positioning because of the current system. Head coach Dan Campbell and the front office believe the change would create a fairer playing field, but some around the league, like Rams coach Sean McVay, have pushed back. McVay argues that division rivalries matter and should be rewarded.
For now, the NFL is keeping things as they are, but with Goodell showing interest and the topic staying on the table, the Lions’ idea isn’t dead yet.
Roger Goodell Shows Interest in Lions’ Playoff Seeding Proposal
