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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
Lions Should Fire Both Coordinators
The Lions’ once-promising 2025 campaign has officially hit rock bottom. After a 4-1 start to the season, Dan Campbell's squad has lost six of its last
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22
NFL rules analyst sets the record straight on controversial call that resulted in a Steelers win against the Detroit Lions
In one of the more action-packed games of the year, it was only fitting that the Pittsburgh Steelers' win over the Detroit Lions came down to the final play of the game.
NFL Referee Explains Controversial Ending To Lions vs. Steelers
In a week full of wild NFL finishes, Sunday's evening window game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions might've been the wildest. Down 29-24 inside the Steelers' 10-yard line with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jared Goff connected on an eight-yard pass to Amon-Ra St.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
Jared Goff News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Lions’ Jared Goff stands alone in Detroit history with 30th TD pass
Detroit’s Sunday night loss to Pittsburgh ended with Jared Goff fuming about an offensive pass interference flag that erased what looked like a game-winning touchdown, calling it “a bad call” after the final sequence unraveled at Ford Field.
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.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / December 22
Steelers beat Lions 29-24 as Detroit playoff hopes collapse after late OPI call
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29-24 at Ford Field after a chaotic finish that left Detroit’s playoff hopes on life support. The game ended on a lateral play that appeared to score but was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty, sealing the Lions’ second straight loss and their first back-to-back defeat since 2022.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
Pool Report Examines Lions' Controversial OPI Penalties
The Detroit Lions were unable to cap off a comeback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there was controversy at the center of the ending. Detroit was aided by two penalties on its final trek into Pittsburgh territory, including a drive-extending pass interference on Steelers safety Kyle Dugger and a tripping call on Alex Highsmith.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 22
The very last thing the Detroit Lions need to do is fire Kelvin Sheppard
I understand how you feel, Detroit Lions fans. You feel cheated, mad, and like you wasted your time this season. You might even feel like it's all over and the window is closed.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22
1 winner and 7 losers from the Lions loss to the Steelers
While there's still one more way into the playoffs for the Detroit Lions, this season is pretty much over for all intents and purposes. The Lions needed to win three games in a row, and instead, they just lost the first one of those three games, and here we are now.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Lions most to blame for backbreaking Week 16 loss to Steelers
The Detroit Lions didn’t lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers because of one penalty at the end. That moment will live in infamy. However, it shouldn’t obscure the truth.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
Lions Grades Against Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense, Run Game Flops
The Detroit Lions fell to 8-7 with their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. After falling behind two scores in the fourth quarter, the Lions' valiant comeback effort came up short.
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.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 22
Everything Dan Campbell Said After Detroit Lions Loss to Steelers
Here is everything head coach Dan Campbell said postgame, following the Detroit Lions 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Opening Statement: “Credit to those guys, (Steelers Head Coach Mike) Coach Tomlin, you know, they won that game, so.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Locker Room Buzz: Self-Inflicted Mistakes Doom Lions
Here is a collection of quotes from Detroit Lions coaches and players following the team's 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. On the emotions of the final play resulting in a penalty: "I don't even want to get into it, because it's not gonna change anything.
Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Steelers Awaiting Punishment Decision Over Jared Goff Incident
The Pittsburgh Steelers walked into Detroit and picked up a major victory over Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions. With a win over the Lions in Week 16, the Steelers earned their third straight win in the latter half of the season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21
Lions' Studs and Duds: Line Folds, Late Rally Not Enough
On Sunday, it was time for the Detroit Lions to fight for their playoff lives in Motown. The Lions were in a must-win scenario with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21
Barry Sanders sends Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs message after broken record vs. Steelers
NFL legend Barry Sanders gave his congrats to Jahmyr Gibbs following the star running back’s milestone in the Detroit Lions’ 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
Lions lose to Steelers in controversial fashion
The Detroit Lions lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24 in their Week 16 clash at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Sunday in controversial fashion. Pittsburgh led 29-17 with 6:41 left after scoring on a 45-yard touchdown run by Jaylen Warren.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers
That is about as brutal of a way possible to lose a game.
Kenneth Gainwell News / Yardbarker / December 21
Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions
Submit Gainwell's absurd Week 16 touchdown catch for the best play of the 2025 NFL season.
Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Lions Make Jared Goff Announcement on Sunday
The Detroit Lions entered Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with their playoff hopes still alive, and this has been thanks in large part to another strong season from star quarterback Jared Goff.
DK Metcalf News / Yardbarker / December 22
Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Lions facing an unimaginable scenario
The Detroit Lions are facing an unimaginable scenario against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. At the beginning of the season, Detroit never imagined the team wouldn’t make the playoffs.
Giovanni Manu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Lions Designate OT Giovanni Manu To Return
The Lions designated OT Giovanni Manu to return from injured reserve, per the NFL transaction wire. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Manu, 24, was born in Tonga but moved to British Columbia, Canada.
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Amon-Ra St. Brown seriously questions NFL over wild celebration
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a bone to pick with the officiating in the NFL. In Week 15’s game between the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., St.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Lions Unlikely To Extend S Brian Branch In Offseason
Already extending a handful of players drafted under GM Brad Holmes, the Lions have another glut of key starters approaching extension-eligible status.
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