The merger with the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) expanded the NFL from 10 to 13 teams
Tie-breaker
NFL Champ.
z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The Lions show signs of becoming a strong contender by ending a strong of 4 straight losing seasons with a 6-6 record that was good enough for 4th place.