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Lions Film Study: Rams' game-sealing touchdown gives Detroit a glimpse at what's to come in the final weeks of the season

It's cliche, but the NFL is a copycat league and the Detroit Lions got a taste of what's to come during Sunday's disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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Detroit Lions CB Lowest PFF-Graded Player Against Rams

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed has not played up to his high standards since his return from a hamstring injury. Against the Los Angeles Rams, the veteran defensive back was the lowest PFF-graded player on the Lions (29.5).

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 15

Everything Lions QB Jared Goff Said After Disappointing Rams Loss

Here is everything that Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff told reporters after losing to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Yeah, the first down efficiency, I think, is the main thing to point out.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Where things stand with possible compensatory fourth round pick the Lions can get from D.J. Reed's injury

One of the more interesting things to pay attention to this year has been the compensatory pick formula and how it could land the Detroit Lions a compensatory fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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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 / A to Z Sports / December 15

Tanking is not an option for the Lions, not because it goes against the culture, but because it won't work

I get it, Detroit Lions fans. If the Lions don't make it into he playoffs with 15 wins, they couldn't possibly do anything once they get there. That's the way people felt about the 2007 New York Giants, too, but we all saw what happened there.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 15

Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Loss to Rams

Here is everything Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, following a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. All right. Third quarter was was rough on us, you know.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 15

The two fairly easy ways the Lions can still win the NFC North and the 4 ways they can make the playoffs

Look, I know some of you think that the Detroit Lions' season is over, but it's not. The win-out with five straight wins scenario is dead, but we all pretty much knew that wasn't going to happen.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 15

Rules Analyst Explains Rams Touchdown Against Lions

Controversy was once again at the center of a pivotal moment of a Detroit Lions game. On Sunday, the Lions were in the middle of a heated battle against the Los Angeles Rams, who remain the No.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 15

Detroit Lions Grades: Defensive Line, Secondary Fail to Step Up

The Detroit Lions fell to 8-6 with a 41-34 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are grades for each position group based on performance in the Lions' Week 15 matchup against the Rams.

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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 / Detroit Lions on SI / December 15

Where Lions' Playoff Odds Stand After Loss to Rams

The Detroit Lions' playoff hopes took a big hit Sunday on the heels of their loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After squandering a 10-point lead that they built late in the first half, the Lions surrendered 20 unanswered points and couldn't rally back to win against the NFC's No.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Lions’ Dan Campbell wants Rams loss to ‘burn’ as playoff chances dwindle

The Detroit Lions needed a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening. Detroit’s playoff hopes were not looking too good, but a win over the Dallas Cowboys after Thanksgiving gave the franchise hope.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

'This Team is Going Nowhere': Lions Fans Distraught After Rams Loss

The Detroit Lions’ postseason hopes took a massive hit in a loss to the top seed in the NFC. Looking to win a second straight matchup against a playoff contender in the NFC, the Lions started hot but were unable to put together a full performance in what turned out to be a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

Studs and Duds: Lions' Defense Falls Apart

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams squared off. Both teams were looking to close in on the NFL postseason. Detroit was on the outside looking in, while the Rams were looking to maintain their divisional lead in the NFC West.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 14

What the Lions' playoff picture looks like after loss to the Rams, Lions got some things to go their way

The Detroit Lions are still very much in the playoff race, and while a win over the Los Angeles Rams would have been huge, they still walked away from Sunday with some things going their way.

Jared Goff News / A to Z Sports / December 14

Jared Goff and the Lions lose a game they were expected to lose, but still played well, 5 other takeaways

The Detroit Lions put up a valiant effort, and for a minute, it seemed like they had a real shot to win this game. Then all hell broke loose, and everything just went wrong from there, leading to the Lions suffering a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

Lions Second Half Slide Costly in 41-34 Loss to Rams

The Detroit Lions faced their toughest test of the 2025 season when they took the field against the Los Angeles Rams. In a competitive NFC, the team needed a victory to try and keep pace with those sitting above them in the playoff standings.

Jameson Williams News / 5 GOATs / December 14

Lions WR Jameson Williams hits outrageous booger flick celebration after first down vs. Rams

Jameson Williams has a new first down celebration. The Detroit Lions wide receiver debuted it during the first quarter of Sunday’s Week 15 road contest against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jared Goff News / The Spun / December 14

Detroit Lions Quarterback Jared Goff Is Fed Up With Media's Questions

The Rams-Lions trade that sent Jared Goff to Detroit and Matthew Stafford to LA has been talked about ad nauseam at this point — and even the four-time Pro Bowler has grown tired of it.

Brian Branch News / The Predictors / December 14

Brian Branch underwent achilles surgery... now what?

Detroit Lions starting safety Brian Branch suffered a season ending achilles tendon tear in the week 14 matchup against the Cowboys. For the 24-year-old safety, what does this mean for the future of his career?

Brian Branch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Lions Announce Four Moves, Place S Brian Branch On IR

The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve made four roster moves for their Week 15 game. The full list includes: Lions placed S Brian Branch on

Detroit Lions News / The SportsRush / December 13

'I’m Like, What the…': Derrick Barnes Admits Lions Gave Him a Mini-Heart Attack by Drafting Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Detroit Lions have a few imports that are doing big things for them. Namely, their quarterback, Jared Goff. But what many consider the most talented roster in football was largely constructed through the draft.

Kerby Joseph News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Kerby Joseph Could Land On IR After Setback

Safety Kerby Joseph was among the Lions’ many standouts during a 15-win season in 2024. After Joseph intercepted an NFL-best nine passes and earned first-team All-Pro honors, the Lions awarded him a record-setting extension worth $86MM over four years.

Jameson Williams News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Lions Announce Jameson Williams News on Friday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has put together another strong season in the NFL. The 24-year-old speedster is now in his fourth year in the league and continues to show steady growth.