Avoid overtime by going for two as necessary. Recall last year in the “ineligible player” game vs the Cowboys, the Lions went for two at the 7-yard line after a penalty in order to avoid overtime. So there is precedence of taking an unusual action to avoid the extra period.

The Detroit Lions (13-2 SU, 10-5 ATS) hit the road to face the San Francisco 49ers (6-9 SU, 5-10 ATS) to close the NFL Week 17 schedule on Monday, Dec. 31. Detroit has been flying high all season while San Francisco has scuffled through most of the schedule.

Detroit Lions are preparing for an NFC Championship rematch on Monday night, as they are in Santa Clara, California, to take on the San Francisco 49ers. However, with what occurred in the NFC North on Sunday,

So, it's come to this: no matter what the Detroit Lions do on Monday night in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, they'll be playing for the NFC North title against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night later this week,

Detroit Lions Week 17 score predictions against San Francisco 49ers.