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If the Lions were to go all in on a coordinator reset, these are the 2 guys to hire and the strategy they need to follow

A story similar to the one the Detroit Lions are currently going through happened not long ago. The Philadelphia Eagles went 14-3, made it to the dance, and lost.

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The Detroit Lions’ Season Was Doomed Before It Started

Now that it is basically over, it is easy to see that the Detroit Lions’ season was doomed before it started. As much anticipation and reason for optimism as there was, the red flags are hard to ignore.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 23

Five Detroit Lions Named to 2026 Pro Bowl Games

The Detroit Lions have five players who earned Pro Bowl honors, as announced by the NFL Tuesday. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker Jack Campbell are the five players selected to represent the Lions in the Pro Bowl games this season.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 23

Average Detroit Lions Team Dips Again in Latest Power Rankings

Here is a look at Week 17 NFL power rankings. In the majority of polls, the Detroit Lions continued to dip, as the 2025 season is on the brink of ending, following a disappointing 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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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 23

Lions Snap Counts Against Steelers Reveal Multiple Personnel Changes

The Detroit Lions fell to 8-7 on the year with a devastating loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A late rally wasn't enough, as they fought valiantly in the fourth quarter but ultimately came up short.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Lions vs. Vikings Final Score Predictions: Can Detroit keep their playoff hopes alive and deliver Minnesota a lump of coal?

The Christmas Day matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions isn't what we were hoping to see. When this game was announced, the hope was that these two teams would have something similar to their Week 18 game last year, where both teams were 14-2 and the winner earned the No.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Lions HC Dan Campbell’s message to players after crushing loss to Steelers

Dan Campbell sent a clear message to his team following the Detroit Lions’ 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Campbell is going through his fifth season of coaching the Lions, having led them to consecutive playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024.

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.

Evaluating how the Lions can rebound after disappointing 2025 season

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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

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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.

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.

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.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

DK Metcalf News / Yardbarker / December 23

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.

Fan denies sparking the Metcalf altercation with slur

Fan involved in Metcalf altercation gives details about bizarre scene

Metcalf had history with the Lions fan that he confronted

Steelers teammate notices difference in QB Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers calls out offensive lineman for unacceptable error

Denzel Perryman news makes Chargers' AFC West title chase even tougher

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.

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 / Yardbarker / December 22