The Detroit Lions return home this Sunday, hosting the Cleveland Browns at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. With a win, Detroit would move to 3-1 on the season and strengthen its spot near the top of the NFC standings.
But as always, Lions fans have more than just their own game to watch. Matchups around the league. especially NFC battles and AFC vs. NFC clashes, can shape the playoff picture and impact Detroit’s postseason path.
Here’s your rooting guide for Week 4:
Lions Week 4 Rooting Cheat Sheet
Note: Also, make sure to root for the Steelers to beat the Vikings in Dublin. This game is already underway (Steelers lead 7-3 in the first quarter), so we did not put it on the chart.
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Who Lions Fans Should Root For | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders (2-1) at Falcons (1-2) | 1:00 PM | CBS | Falcons | Push down an NFC East contender |
| Saints (0-3) at Bills (3-0) | 1:00 PM | CBS | Bills | AFC win over an NFC team |
| Browns (1-2) at Lions (2-1) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lions | Protect Ford Field, move to 3-1 |
| Panthers (1-2) at Patriots (1-2) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Patriots | Carolina loss helps NFC standings |
| Chargers (3-0) at Giants (0-3) | 1:00 PM | CBS | Chargers | AFC victory keeps NFC team down |
| Eagles (3-0) at Buccaneers (3-0) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Buccaneers | Philly is the bigger NFC playoff threat |
| Jaguars (2-1) at 49ers (3-0) | 4:05 PM | FOX | Jaguars | Keep 49ers from pulling away in NFC |
| Bears (1-2) at Raiders (1-2) | 4:25 PM | CBS | Raiders | Division rival loss is always good |
| Packers (2-1) at Cowboys (1-2) | 8:20 PM | NBC | Cowboys | Weakens Detroit’s top NFC North threat |
Bottom Line
This week, Lions fans should cheer for the Steelers, Falcons, Bills, Patriots, Chargers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Raiders, and Cowboys. If Detroit also takes care of business against the Browns, the Lions could emerge from Week 4 at 3-1, while several NFC rivals slip back in the standings.
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