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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23
'That's not how you would want a game like that to end': Cam Newton reacts to officiating in Steelers-Lions thriller
It is hard to find a more bizarre sequence at the end of an NFL game than the one that transpired in Sunday's high stakes affair between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22
Aaron Rodgers had ruthless trash talk for Lions’ Jack Campbell during game
Aaron Rodgers still has not lost his fastball when it comes to talking smack. Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
Detroit Lions Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs Passes An NFL Legend
In Detroit, the name Barry Sanders isn’t just a noun; it’s practically a religious deity. For decades, the Hall of Famer’s records have stood like ancient
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Vikings
Lions HC Dan Campbell praised RB David Montgomery for how he’s handled a reduced role and understands it’s not an easy situation. “David’s a pro,” Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Athlon Sports / December 22
Lions Announce Amon-Ra St. Brown News on Monday
The Detroit Lions’ playoff hopes are fading after another loss on Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The franchise now has an 8–7 record and their chances of making the NFL postseason remain slim.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 22
DK Metcalf's suspension may cost Steelers in playoff hunt
On Monday, the league announced it had suspended Metcalf two games, meaning he won't be eligible to return until the week of the wild-card round.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Lions are totally cooked even if they somehow still sneak into playoffs
In the same light that most fans thought the Kansas City Chiefs would eventually sneak into the postseason, many have long assumed the Detroit Lions will find a way to get into the NFC’s top seven.
Jared Goff News / The Spun / December 22
Jared Goff Sends Classy Message To Refs After Controversial Loss
Yesterday's controversial ending at Ford Field had a lot of fans heated at the refs. But Lions quarterback Jared Goff says the officials aren't to blame for essentially ending the team's playoff hopes.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 22
7 Round Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Rebuilding the trenches and run game
The Detroit Lions' 2025 season is basically over, so let's do a mock draft! Are you feeling down? Do a mock draft. Are you eating your feelings after Sunday's loss?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 22
The Lions' 2026 opponents are pretty much figured out now
The Detroit Lions' 2025 season is pretty much over, regardless of what happens down the stretch, unless they can somehow manage to find their way into the playoffs with the one really narrow way in they have left.
D.J. Reader News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
DJ Reader Does Not Mince Words With Critics
In the waking hours following a crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were a lot of emotions for the Detroit Lions to deal with. There was the final sequence, with two touchdowns being negated due to penalties.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 22
Evaluating how the Lions can rebound after disappointing 2025 season
The 2025 season has been a massive disappointment for the Lions. How can they get back on track in 2026?
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 22
NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags
Of the teams and players that struggled in NFL Week 16, which ones should be worried about their performances? Let's rank them on the panic meter.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / December 22
The Lions window is still open, but Brad Holmes needs to admit he closed it a bit this past offseason
Regression is something you can understand. Nobody believed that the Detroit Lions would win 15 games two years in a row. But to go from 15-2 to missing the playoffs the next year is just crazy.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
Lions Should Fire Both Coordinators
The Lions’ once-promising 2025 campaign has officially hit rock bottom. After a 4-1 start to the season, Dan Campbell's squad has lost six of its last
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 22
The Lions' top priority this offseason has to be a complete rebuild of their defensive line, that might include trading someone away
The Detroit Lions have a problem on their defensive line, and no matter how many people want to suggest it, it's not Aidan Hutchinson. It's not his leg, it's not him taking a big payday and deciding to be Albert Haynesworth or any of that dumb stuff.
NFL Referee Explains Controversial Ending To Lions vs. Steelers
In a week full of wild NFL finishes, Sunday's evening window game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions might've been the wildest. Down 29-24 inside the Steelers' 10-yard line with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jared Goff connected on an eight-yard pass to Amon-Ra St.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 22
The very last thing the Detroit Lions need to do is fire Kelvin Sheppard
I understand how you feel, Detroit Lions fans. You feel cheated, mad, and like you wasted your time this season. You might even feel like it's all over and the window is closed.
NFL referee Carl Cheffers explains lengthy, controversial ending in Lions vs. Steelers
The Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game had a wild finish, and referee Carl Cheffers explained what happened. After the game, pool reporter Nolan Bianchi spoke to Cheffers, and he asked him what led to an offensive pass interference call on Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
Lions lose to Steelers in controversial fashion
The Detroit Lions lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in their Week 16 clash at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Sunday in controversial fashion. Pittsburgh led 29-17 with 6:41 left after scoring on a 45-yard touchdown run by Jaylen Warren.
Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Lions Make Jared Goff Announcement on Sunday
The Detroit Lions entered Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with their playoff hopes still alive, and this has been thanks in large part to another strong season from star quarterback Jared Goff.
Kerby Joseph News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20
Lions Announce Four Moves, Place S Kerby Joseph On IR
The Lions announced four roster moves on Saturday, including placing S Kerby Joseph from injured reserve. They also activated G Christian Mahogany from the list.
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