The Detroit Lions have proposed a significant change to the NFL playoffs, aiming to level the playing field for non-division champion teams. The proposal suggests reseeding teams based on their regular-season record, regardless of division status.
The idea is rooted in competitive equity and the desire to reward the best-performing teams from the regular season. It also seeks to eliminate the perceived unfairness of having a sub-.500 team play at home against a division champion with an inferior record.
This concept is not new; the NBA has implemented similar changes, where top six teams by record automatically qualify for the playoffs and teams seeded 7-10 compete in the Play-In round. The NFL would follow suit if its proposal gains sufficient support from owners.
While some may argue that the existing rules value winning your division with an automatic home game, others might see the reseeding proposal as a way to create more excitement and competition in late-season games. The debate is ongoing, with fans weighing the pros and cons of such a change.
Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/3/19/24389449/nfl-rule-proposal-lions-reseed-nfl-playoffs-prevent-another-2010-seahawks-beastquake