With a victory over the Chargers on Saturday, the Lions can clinch their first playoff berth since the 1999 season.
Detroit went 0-16 just three seasons ago.
"We need to beat the San Diego Chargers," coach Jim Schwartz said.
"We are not playing the out-of-town scoreboard. We are not playing anything other than the Chargers. The team does a good job of getting the focus each week, and that is what we need to go do this week. Everybody knows where we are. Everybody knows what is at stake."
Lions Nearing First Playoff Berth Since 1999