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How the Lions can get themselves back into the playoff picture in Week 14

If the 2025 NFL season ended right now, the Detroit Lions aren't in the playoffs. But the good news is that the season doesn't end right now. The Lions have a tough week ahead of them, but they can find themselves right back in the playoff picture this week if these few things go down.

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Lions Fans Now Have More Reasons to Root Against Bears

The NFC North standings have been shaken up following a battle between the top two teams in the division, and the Detroit Lions are inching closer to a playoff spot.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 7

Lions Hope Change in Mentality Keeps Pass-Rush Strong

The Detroit Lions’ pass-rush, which had basically been nonexistent from Weeks 10-13 (four total sacks), woke up in a big way in Week 14 against Dallas.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / December 7

'He’s Just Getting Started': Dan Campbell Puts NFL on Notice About Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs delivered one of the most impressive performances of the season in the Detroit Lions’ win over the Dallas Cowboys, and his head coach made it clear the league should brace for even more.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

In NFL history, a player has reached 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a season on 74 occasions. How many of the 74 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

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Brian Branch News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 7

Roundtable: Do Detroit Lions Have Realistic Shot to Beat Rams?

1.) What was your reaction to Brian Branch being lost for the season? Christian Booher: The loss of Brian Branch is a brutal one for Detroit’s defense.

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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.

Steve Mariucci News / Athlon Sports / December 7

NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci Makes Prediction on Detroit Lions’ Playoff Chances

During Sunday’s NFL Network broadcast, former Detroit Lions head coach Steve Mariucci delivered a sobering prediction about his former team’s postseason hopes.

Taylor Decker News / Pro Football Rumors / December 7

Lions LT Taylor Decker to contemplate retirement in offseason

As a result of the lucrative extension he signed in July 2024, Lions left tackle Taylor Decker is under contract through 2027, but he may not even get to the penultimate year of that deal.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Detroit Lions WR, LB Fined Against Packers

Two Detroit Lions were fined against the Green Bay Packers following the Thanskgiving Day Classic. Linebacker Jack Campbell is lighter in the wallet $11,593 for incurring a facemask penalty in the third quarter.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Lions' EDGE Defenders Earn High PFF Grades Against Cowboys

The Detroit Lions were able to emerge victorious in Thursday's showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. In a game pitting two in the hunt teams in the NFC against each other, the Lions were able to hold serve at home and deal a crucial blow to the Cowboys' playoff hopes while keeping their own alive.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Four Safeties Lions Could Sign Following Latest Injury

The Detroit Lions' depth at the safety position has taken a big hit over the last several games, with both starters currently sidelined due to injuries.

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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.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Detroit Lions Record When Jahmyr Gibbs Scores Is Turning Heads

The Detroit Lions' offense has had significantly more success throughout the 2025 season when running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores a touchdown. Whether it be a rushing touchdown or being on the receiving end of a toss from quarterback Jared Goff, the Lions are 8-0 this season when the former first-round pick finds the end zone.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Detroit Lions Target Future Left Tackle in Brugler Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions are likely to continue to add depth and a future potential starter at left tackle this offseason. Veteran Taylor Decker could mull over the idea of retirement and Giovanni Manu has not played consistently over the course of his first two NFL seasons.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 6

Lions Snap Counts Against Cowboys Reveal Impact of Veteran Safety

The Detroit Lions were able to stave off a comeback attempt and secure a massive win over the Dallas Cowboys in front of a primetime audience. Despite the win, the mood turned sour Friday morning as the Lions learned that safety Brian Branch will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn Achilles.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 5

Best Things We Heard Inside Lions Locker Room After Cowboys Win

Here is a collection of the best things we heard inside Ford Field, following the Detroit Lions Week 14 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. On taking advantage

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 6

Jerry Jones addresses George Pickens' alleged lack of effort in Cowboys' loss to Lions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has come under fire for an alleged lack of effort during the club's 44-30 loss at the Detroit Lions on Thursday

Risky move actually might be Cowboys' best option for Pickens

Richard Sherman unloads on Pickens

Pickens responds to Sherman's criticisms after Cowboys' loss to Lions

Pickens blasts Sherman in deleted post

Pickens' red flags have reportedly followed him from Steelers to Cowboys

Jones speaks candidly about Cowboys' playoff chances after loss to Lions

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 5

The Lions are now in desperate need of safety help, here are four starting-caliber guys they can go get right now

The Detroit Lions got some really bad news on Friday. Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch is now out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles. To top it off, Kerby Joseph has been dealing with a knee injury all season, and while it looks like he may play next week against the Rams, we don't know for sure.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 5

The Anatomy Of A Detroit Lions Meme: Why the whole 'we're good' thing makes no sense

I know that in theory, it doesn't make much sense to do this after a win for the Detroit Lions, but last night was the perfect example of how misunderstood a quote can be.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 6

Lions receive devastating news on safety Brian Branch

It's a significant hit to the team's playoff hopes.

Amon-Ra St. Brown shares shocking detail about injury after Lions' win

49ers' John Lynch gives shocking injury update on Fred Warner

Six-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay reveals why he won't report to Bills

Justin Jefferson offers concerning comments about season amid rumors

Why Myles Garrett, Browns could agree to a trade during the offseason

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Dan Campbell drops F-bombs galore in fiery postgame speech after beating Cowboys

The Detroit Lions got a much-needed win on Thursday Night Football. Detroit took their anger out on Dallas, stomping them 44-30 in a game that had huge ramifications for the NFC playoff picture.

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