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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 28

5 Reasons Detroit Lions Will Rebound in 2026, 1 Very Concerning Fear

There is a strong sense of sadness that washes over Detroit Lions fans when they finally realize their team is not good enough to compete for a Super Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 28

Early Predictions For Detroit Lions 2026 Free Agents

The Detroit Lions have several key decisions to make, now that the 2025 season will officially end next week. General manager Brad Holmes and the front office must reshape both the offensive and defensive lines.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 28

Detroit Lions 2026 Salary Cap Update

The Detroit Lions currently have a significant amount of money tied up into extensions in the 2026 season and beyond. With just one game remaining in the 2025 season, the Lions will quickly shift their focus to the future.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 27

Steelers rookie learns the hard way following NFL's punishment for his 'obscene gesture' against the Detroit Lions in Week 16

The actions that caught the attention of the camera crew in Detroit last weekend were mostly related to the altercation between DK Metcalf and a Lions fan.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

Analyst Believes Lions Super Bowl Window Never Opened

The Detroit Lions underachieved in 2025, plain and simple. Expectations within the building were high coming off a 15-2 season, and the way that year ended left many motivated to get back to the postseason in 2025.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / December 27

NFL Announces Punishment Decision After Jared Goff Incident

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions dropped to 8-7 after falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in Week 16. It came down to the last play after a Lions touchdown with eight seconds remaining was nullified for offensive pass interference.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

Detroit Lions OC Rumors Would Be Disaster For Offense

The Detroit Lions are clearly going to be in the market for a new offensive coordinator. After Dan Campbell stripped John Morton of his play-calling duties, Detroit's rushing attack fell apart, and the offensive line played like a unit that had never thrived in the National Football League before.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Lions Could Explore Offseason OC Change

Lions head coach Dan Campbell indicated that changes may be coming in Detroit after the team was eliminated from the playoffs on Christmas. “I’m gonna

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

Lions' QB, Star DT Earn Poor PFF Grades Against Vikings

The Detroit Lions have one game remaining in the 2025 season. There will be no postseason, as the Lions were eliminated from contention with Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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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 / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

Detroit Lions Updated 2026 Draft Picks, Projected Comp Selections

The Detroit Lions have one regular season game remaining, and then their focus will turn to the offseason. Currently sitting at 8-8, the Lions are eliminated from the postseason and will be out of the field for the first time since 2022.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

We're Good: Detroit Lions 2026 Mock Draft Simulation 1.0

With the Detroit Lions season basically over, it is time to turn our attention to fixing the major issues that prevented the team from earning a spot in the playoffs.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 27

Lions' Snap Counts Against Vikings Reveal Depth Issues

The Detroit Lions' playoff hopes went out with a whimper in front of a national audience. Playing on Christmas Day, the Lions fell 23-10 at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in what was an extremely underwhelming performance.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 26

Lions Offensive Lineman Has Four Word Description of 2025 Season

The story of the 2025 Detroit Lions season will be the demise of a once great offensive line. Veteran offensive lineman Dan Skipper did not mince words, when he was asked by reporters postgame about the disappointment of the team being officially eliminated from the NFL postseason.

DK Metcalf News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 26

Lions Fan Shares What He Wants From Steelers DK Metcalf

Detroit Lions season-ticket holder Ryan Kennedy explained what he was seeking from Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf, during a scheduled press conference held on Friday morning.

Jared Goff News / The SportsRush / December 26

Ryan Clark: ‘Jared Goff Always Builds Up Expectations and Fails When It Matters’

The Detroit Lions had a tight road to the playoffs pre-Christmas. But it was still possible. The Lions just had to beat the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, while the Green Bay Packers had to lose to the Baltimore Ravens and those Vikings.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 26

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

The Lions had enough talent to win the division and should have at least made the playoffs via the wild card.

Reality hits Lions as Dan Campbell's past warning becomes nightmare

Vikings' win over Lions featured historically inept passing performance

Sloppy Lions' window could be closing after being eliminated from playoff contention

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 26

Reality hits Lions as Dan Campbell's past warning becomes nightmare

Teams fighting for championships have tight windows. Detroit thought its was just opening. Instead, it may have already closed.

Vikings' win over Lions featured historically inept passing performance

Sloppy Lions' window could be closing after being eliminated from playoff contention

Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race

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Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Lions’ historic offensive futility went beyond 6 turnovers in Christmas Day loss

The Detroit Lions’ chase for a ticket to the NFL playoffs ended in embarrassing fashion Thursday night. Needing a win to keep their postseason hopes alive, the Lions instead saw its offense crash and burn in a 23-10 loss at U.S.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26