I don't think the Lions will beat the Rams in LA. But if the Lions do beat the Rams and win out to finish 12-5, the #2 seed is in play, even the #1 seed/bye.
If the Lions finish 12-5, they are guaranteed to finish ahead of the NFC South champion and ahead of the Bears.
- to win the NFC North, would need the Packers to finish no better than 2-2 in its final four games (@Broncos, @Bears, vs Ravens, @Vikings). Very possible.
- to finish ahead of the NFC East champion, would need the Eagles to lose one its four remaining games (vs Raiders, @ Commanders, @Bills, @Commanders). That's an easy schedule but Eagles likely will be underdogs for @Bills
Boom, that's the #2 seed. #1 seed is more of a stretch.