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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 24

Two Detroit Lions Ruled Out, 11 Questionable Against Vikings

The Detroit Lions officially released their injury designation report, prior to their Week 17 road contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Two players have been ruled out, including safety Avonte Maddox and offensive lineman Giovanni Manu.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 24

Who Holds Edge in Detroit Lions Matchup Against Vikings?

The Detroit Lions need a win, and some help, to keep their playoff hopes alive. Next up on their schedule is a date with the Minnesota Vikings, who defeated them in their first meeting this season at Ford Field.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 24

Amon-Ra St. Brown Downplays Puka Nacua's Stream With Adin Ross

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has weighed in on a recent controversy surrounding Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Prior to the Rams game against the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, the talented wideout participate in a livestream with Adin Ross and N3on.

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Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 24

Lions' Jameson Williams Reacts to Being Named Pro Bowl Alternate

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams enters Week 17 enjoying the most productive campaign of his young career. Since Detroit’s Week 8 bye, the Alabama product has recorded at least 70 receiving yards in six of eight games, while finding the end zone five times during that same span.

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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 24

Five Detroit Lions Who May Not Return in 2026

The Detroit Lions' 2025 season has not gone according to anyone's plan. Viewed as having one of the best rosters in the entire league, hopes were understandably high for the Lions entering the 2025 season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Lions Announce Amon-Ra St. Brown Development on Tuesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown registered four catches for 54 yards on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was not enough to help lead Detroit to victory, though, as Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers secured a pivotal road win at Ford Field, 29-24.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Lions' fleeting playoff hopes on the line Christmas Day vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions are down but not out. Not yet, at least. The Lions (8-7) try to keep their dim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Detroit Lions News / The Spun / December 23

Detroit Lions Star Expected To Request Trade This Offseason

The Detroit Lions might have to consider moving on from a fan favorite this upcoming offseason. Detroit dominated the NFC the last two seasons in large part because of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

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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 23

Lions Rookie DT Among Lowest PFF-Graded Players Against Steelers

The Detroit Lions struggled to get going on both sides of the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and ultimately couldn't finish a rally in a must-win game.

Jack Campbell News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Jack Campbell making his first Pro Bowl just made him the Lions' extremely important top extension priority, here's why

The Detroit Lions' 2025 season is pretty much over, and along with that comes the end of the third season for Jack Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, and Sam LaPorta.

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Aidan Hutchinson News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 23

Hutchinson Reveals Key to Lions' Hopes for Defensive Turnaround

The Detroit Lions defense has struggled over the last several weeks, and as a result the team hasn't been able to experience consistency over the last two months.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

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 / A to Z Sports / December 23

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 going through happened not long ago. The Philadelphia Eagles went 14-3, made it to the dance, and lost.

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.

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.

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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

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.