The Lions move back into the top spot after their decisive win over the Vikings, plus one lesson learned for every NFL team.

The NFL playoffs are set, as the bracket is finally complete for the league's annual postseason tournament. The league had two teams enter the postseason on the final day (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos) while the seeding for each team was finally set in stone.

With their victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, the Detroit Lions notched a 15-2 record for the 2024 regular season and now turn their attention to the playoffs. Here's where experts place the Lions in their NFL power rankings of all 14 playoff teams.

— Not all “resting” teams lose. According to research by Steve Makinen of VSiN, over the past 13 years, locked-in playoff teams sitting key starters in the final week are 13-23 outright but 20-14-2 against the spread. Consider that before laying double digits to the 15-1 Chiefs.

A playoff spot is on the line for the Denver Broncos (9-7), who host the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) in NFL Week 18 action on CBS and Paramount+. This season has come down to the wire for Sean Payton's team,