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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5
Grades: Detroit Lions Finally Play Complementary Football
It nearly got away, but ultimately the Detroit Lions finished a disappointing 2025 season on a high note. The Lions staved off a late rally from the Bears and overcame a critical mistake to earn their ninth win of the year, defeating Chicago 19-16 on a last-second field goal from Jake Bates.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 5
The Lions' 2026 opponents are fully figured out now
The Detroit Lions' 2025 season is over, and the Lions will finish third in the NFC North. We can now tell you every team they're facing in 2026. We can tell you they're playing an international game, too.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5
Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Beat Bears
Here is everything Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, following a 19-16 victory on the road against the Chicago Bears. “All right, good win by the guys.
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 5
The Detroit Lions' first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is now set
The Detroit Lions' season is over, and now we move into what is going to be a very consequential offseason for general manager Brad Holmes. The Lions can bounce right back into the Super Bowl picture with a great offseason.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Veteran Lions defender hints that he may have played his last game for Detroit
The Detroit Lions finished their 2025 season in emotional fashion. They beat their former offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, and their NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears, 19-16.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 4
Lions' First Round 2026 Draft Pick Revealed
The Detroit Lions now know the official spot that they'll be picking in when the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23. Detroit will be holding the No. 17 overall pick in the first-round after finishing 9-8.
Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4
Why Week 18 game vs. Bears was a ‘reminder’ for Dan Campbell, Lions
The Detroit Lions at least ended their disappointing 2025 campaign on a high note as they earned a 19-16 win over NFC North division champion Chicago Bears on the final game of the season to finish with a 9-8 record.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 4
Studs and Duds: Lions' Stars Deliver Strong Effort
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions suited up for the final time during the 2025 NFL season. It was a much shorter season than Lions fans expected, while Ben Johnson and the upstart Chicago Bears had already secured the NFC North divisional crown and were looking to capture the No.
Jared Goff News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Jared Goff had a nice 'shut up, all your narratives are wrong' game in Lions win over Bears, 5 other takeaways
It wasn't pretty for the whole game, but this is a great way to end a bad season. Go out and get your win and leave it all on a good note. The Lions walked out with a 19-16 win, sweeping the NFC North champion Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Lions sneak past Bears, 19-16
Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play and the Detroit Lions topped the NFC North champion Bears, 19-16, in Chicago on Sunday. Chicago (11-6), which rallied from a 16-0 deficit in the fourth quarter, held onto the No.
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 / January 4
Lions Finish 2025 Season With 19-16 Victory Against Bears
The Detroit Lions played their final regular season game of the 2025 season against a rival that was able to quickly climb to become NFC North division champions this year.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 4
Detroit Lions 2026 Opponents Finalized
The Detroit Lions now know their full list of opponents for the 2026 NFL season. Though the schedule will be released in the offseason, typically around early May, the slate of teams that the Lions will play in 2026 has been finalized at the conclusion of their 2025 NFL season.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
5 Detroit Lions With The Most To Prove In Week 18
Although the Detroit Lions’ season will sadly come to an end after Sunday’s game at Chicago, several players will be playing for more than just pride in the finale.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Terrible NFC South should lead NFL to reconsider Lions rule change
The NFC South is once again a pit of despair, with the division doing nothing to earn its playoff spot, let alone the privilege of hosting a postseason game.
Dan Campbell News / Total Apex Sports / January 3
Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Hints At Major Offseason Changes
As the Detroit Lions wrap up a difficult 2025 season, head coach Dan Campbell is signaling that the status quo will not be an option moving forward. In his final press conference of the season, Campbell made it clear that a thorough evaluation is coming, and with it, some necessary adjustments to get the team back on track for 2026.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3
Lions Announce Three Week 18 Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions announced Sunday that they’ve made three moves ahead of their season finale against the Bears. The full list includes: Lions placed OL Trystan Colon on injured reserve.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 2
Frank Ragnow Expected To Stay Retired; Lions Could Move Tate Ratledge To Center
The Lions’ offensive line suffered a brutal blow when four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow retired last June. Ragnow hung it up a couple of weeks after his 29th birthday, but five months later, he staged a comeback bid in late November.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 2
Dan Campbell Endorses DC Kelvin Sheppard
Despite the regression of the Lions defense under Kelvin Sheppard, head coach Dan Campbell signaled his support for his first-year defensive coordinator this week.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 2
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans after Lions miss playoffs
The Lions ended Week 14 at 8-5 but then suffered three consecutive defeats to fall out of contention for a playoff berth.
Brian Flores News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2
NFC Notes: Brian Flores, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears DC Dennis Allen on giving up 42 points and 496 yards in Week 17 against the 49ers: “I’ll say this – I don’t think I coached well enough last week, I don’t think we played well enough last week.
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