Where's the defense?: In Weeks 7-15, Detroit's defense allowed 16.5 points per game. In Weeks 16-17, the Lions allowed 36.5 PPG.
Key stat: The Lions went 0-5 against playoff teams in the regular season, with a -53 point differential in those games.
Detroit's strength: Matthew Stafford's eight fourth-quarter comebacks in 2016 were the most in a single season since 1950.
Detroit's weakness: No Lions player had even 75 rushing yards in a game this season (only team in NFL without one).
X-factor: Matthew Stafford has a 76.8 passer rating since injuring his finger in Week 14 (had a 97.8 passer rating before).