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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?

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Reacts to Breaking NFL Record

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has etched his name into the NFL history books. A fourth-round pick of the Lions in 2021, St. Brown has been a staple of consistency since the team added him on the third day of that NFL draft.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

Roundtable: Key Strategy Lions Need to Beat Rams

Detroit Lions OnSI writers examine key issues facing Dan Campbell's squad and attempt to decipher what is needed to defeat the Rams in a key Week 15 road contest.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

Lions' Week 15 Depth Chart Features New Starters in Secondary

The Detroit Lions are headed to SoFi Stadium for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams that features heavy playoff implications. Injuries will be a factor, as Detroit will be without three starters in the secondary.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 14

Expert Predictions: Will Detroit Lions Defeat Los Angeles Rams?

The Detroit Lions (8-5) will square off with the Los Angeles Rams (10-3) in a highly-anticipated Week 15 matchup Sunday afternoon. Kickoff for the road contest at SoFi Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m.

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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 14

How Detroit Lions Win or Loss Against Rams Impacts Playoff Odds

The Detroit Lions' offense decimated the Dallas Cowboys' defense, winning 44-30 in a shootout. That puts Dan Campbell's squad in a more favorable position

Alex Anzalone News / Athlon Sports / December 13

NFL Punishes Lions Player Involved in Cowboys Controversy

The Detroit Lions' 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys in NFL's Week 14 edition of "Thursday Night Football" was very eventful for Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Alex Anzalone News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 13

Lions LB Receives Fine From Cowboys Game

One Detroit Lions defender received a fine for an incident in the team's Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. On Saturday, the NFL announced Alex Anzalone among the players to receive fines for actions during the Week 14 slate of games.

Detroit Lions 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 / Detroit Lions on SI / December 13

Lions Place S on IR, Activate TE, Elevate Two From Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions announced a pair of practice squad elevations, ahead of their Week 15 road contest against the Los Angeles Rams. This week, the decision was made by the coaching staff to elevate safety Erick Hallett and tight end Giovanni Ricci from the practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 13

Lions make multiple roster moves, one big return and two debuts set to happen against the Rams

The Detroit Lions are about to board a plane to head to Los Angeles for their hardest matchup of the season. Before they do that, they made a bunch of roster moves.

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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 13

Lions' OL, Safety Downgraded to Out Against Rams

The Detroit Lions will have to wait for the return of a pair of injured players beyond Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. On Saturday, the team downgraded both offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (Fibula) and safety Thomas Harper (Concussion) to out for their matchup with the Rams on Sunday.

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.

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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.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 13

What NFL World Predicts Happens During Lions Matchup Against Rams

Here is a sample of predictions, written by NFL beat writers and pundits, for the Detroit Lions' Week 15 road contest against the Los Angeles Rams. According to NFL Pickwatch, 83 percent of pundits are predicting the Rams defeat the Lions at SoFi Stadium.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 13

4 Lions Who Must Step Up Against Rams

On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions will square off with the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff for the must-see contest is set for 4:25 p.m.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 13

Key Detroit Lions 2026 Dates Revealed

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL.

Kerby Joseph News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Lions get some potentially devastating news on Kerby Joseph's availability against the Rams and for the rest of the season

This has just been one of the most frustrating parts of the Detroit Lions' season. Their All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph has been such a big part of this team in recent years and led the league in interceptions last year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11

McVay makes feelings about Goff clear after previous rumors

Rams' Sean McVay makes feelings about Lions' Jared Goff clear after previous rumors

The relationship between Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Jared Goff was allegedly "not great" in the months leading up to the Rams sending Goff to the Detroit Lions.

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Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / December 11

Lions' Jared Goff changes tune about facing Rams after once feeling 'betrayed'

There was once a time when Goff had a "chip on his shoulder" regarding the trade that sent him from the Rams to the Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford in March 2021.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Lions open G Christian Mahogany’s practice window

Left guards are beginning to dominate our late-afternoon coverage window. In addition to Denver Broncos LG Ben Powers returning to practice amid a lengthy IR stay, the Detroit Lions will see their starting option do the same.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Detroit Lions 'Legion of Whom' Reunites To Take On the Rams

As injuries decimate Detroit’s secondary, the Lions’ infamous “Legion of Whom” is making a comeback. With the team preparing to face Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in a critical showdown, like the reunion tour of a favorite rock band, Lions fans are hoping they’ll stage a replay of their greatest hits.