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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Lions' Playoff Hopes Plummet After Crushing Loss to Steelers
The Detroit Lions lost a second-consecutive game and are now in facing elimination from the postseason. Detroit struggled mightily to get going, ran just three plays in the third quarter and couldn't climb out of a hole in the second-half en route to a second straight loss.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 21
Penalties screw the Lions again, they now have just one way left to get into the playoffs
Welp, the Detroit Lions' season is pretty much over after their embarrassing and heartbreaking 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is one final way to get into the playoffs, and it requires a lot to happen, but at this point, it's probably mock draft season.
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 / Yardbarker / December 21
Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers
That is about as brutal of a way possible to lose a game.
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.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Disastrous Defense Sinks Detroit Lions, Fall 29-24 to Pittsburgh Steelers
The Detroit Lions faced an old foe at Ford Field in a must-win Week 16 NFL contest. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers made many weekends miserable for supporters, back when he ruled the NFC North playing for the Green Bay Packers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions
Submit Gainwell's absurd Week 16 touchdown catch for the best play of the 2025 NFL season.
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.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Steelers WR Has Altercation With Lions Fan
During the first half of the Detroit Lions' Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a troubling video surfaced of a Steelers wide receiver. DK Metcalf, who is in his seventh NFL seasn and first with the Steelers, was seen appearing to swing his fist at a fan wearing a blue wig in the first row of the stands.
DK Metcalf News / Yardbarker / December 21
Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player.
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.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Who Is Inactive For Detroit Lions Against Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Detroit Lions officially released their list of players that will not suit up against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field. Unfortunately, veteran offensive lineman Graham Glashow was ruled out.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Pittsburgh Steelers
The Lions’ ground game, led by Jahmyr Gibbs, should be able to succeed against a Steelers run defense that will be without both EDGEs T.J. Watt (lung) and Nick Herbig (hamstring) Sunday afternoon.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Roundtable: Has Dan Campbell Changed This Season?
Detroit Lions OnSI writers examine whether Dan Campbell's coaching style has changed and attempt to determine why the Lions lost to the Rams in Week 15.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Lions' Week 16 Depth Chart Features Much Needed OL Return
The Detroit Lions have a big showdown waiting for them Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they stand to get a much-needed boost to their offensive line based on recent roster moves.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Expert Predictions: Will Detroit Lions Defeat Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Detroit Lions (8-6) will square off with the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) in a virtual must-win Week 16 matchup Sunday afternoon. Kickoff for the Lions’ final home game of the 2025 regular season is set for 4:25 p.m.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Bears stun Packers, take control of NFC North with miraculous comeback
The first of back-to-back Saturdays with NFL games was capped off with one of the games of the year.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 20
What Bears' NFC North Showdown With Packers Means For Lions
The Detroit Lions aren't completely out of the playoff race, but the situation has grown dire in recent weeks. Going 4-5 over the last nine weeks has complicated the Lions' situation, as they currently sit as the first team outside of the postseason in the NFC.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 20
Lions appear to finally be giving former Florida standout a shot at center against the Steelers
The Detroit Lions have their first of three consecutive must-win games on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they've made a few roster moves to get ready for that.
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.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Lions facing an unimaginable scenario
The Detroit Lions are facing an unimaginable scenario against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. At the beginning of the season, Detroit never imagined the team wouldn’t make the playoffs.
Giovanni Manu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Lions Designate OT Giovanni Manu To Return
The Lions designated OT Giovanni Manu to return from injured reserve, per the NFL transaction wire. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Manu, 24, was born in Tonga but moved to British Columbia, Canada.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Detroit Lions Must Address Glaring Issue of Weakened Secondary
Last year, the Lions boasted arguably the NFL’s top safety duo in Pro Bowl talents Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. But season-ending injuries to Branch
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Amon-Ra St. Brown seriously questions NFL over wild celebration
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a bone to pick with the officiating in the NFL. In Week 15’s game between the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., St.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Lions HC Dan Campbell sounds off on reduced David Montgomery role
The Detroit Lions continue to refine their offensive identity, and head coach Dan Campbell addressed the evolution while discussing David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the team’s shifting running back rotation Wednesday afternoon.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Lions Unlikely To Extend S Brian Branch In Offseason
Already extending a handful of players drafted under GM Brad Holmes, the Lions have another glut of key starters approaching extension-eligible status.
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