As the Detroit Lions watched the Los Angeles Rams celebrate a clinched playoff berth on Sunday, they were forced to reckon with their own reality with three games left.

The coach pointed to the third quarter of the 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford led the Rams to 17 points while the Lions didn't score and a seven-point lead turned into a 10-point deficit.

The Lions fell to the Rams on Sunday - damaging their playoff chances. NFL Next Gen Stats currently give the Lion a 44 percent chance of making the postseason. Some other playoff odds simulators by ESPN and The Athletic place the Lions chances lower.

Amik Robertson underwent an MRI after suffering a hand injury in the fourth quarter of the Detroit Lions' 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed has not played up to his high standards since his return from a hamstring injury. Against the Los Angeles Rams, the veteran defensive back was the lowest PFF-graded player on the Lions (29.5).

The Rams, however, will likely be without Adams on Thursday. Senior reporter Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network provided a crucial update on the six-time Pro Bowler’s status amid his injury. “Rams WR Davante Adams,

The Detroit Lions have not won back-to-back games since October, but they likely need to win three straight to make the playoffs.

It was an exciting, well-played half from Dan Campbell's squad, and one which instilled confidence in the Detroit fanbase. Yet, fatigue set in for the undermanned Lions in the second half, and L.A. receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua took full advantage.

After setting a new single-game PFF record with the highest grade ever by a wide receiver last week (97.4), Nacua came back with a 95.0 grade on Sunday, the best of any wideout in the NFL. He now has the two highest game grades among qualified wide receivers in the league this season.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a three-word answer with the team's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after a loss to the Rams.