The NFL's 2025 prime-time slate is chock full of top teams and big matchups...for the most part. Bill Bender counts down the five best and five worst prime-time tilts this season.
Bill Bender
The Sporting News tracked each of the Lions' 2025 NFL Draft selections, from the first through the seventh round.
Gilbert McGregor
Jameson Williams unfollowed the Lions on Instagram amid trade speculation.
Morgan Moriarty
Here is why Terrion Arnold is changing his jersey number to honor former Alabama teammate Khyree Jackson.
Teddy Ricketson
The NFL has had some close MVP votes in the past, including two legendary ties.
A viral photo of Detroit Lions stars talking with Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett has sent fans into a frenzy.
Dharya Sharma
Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2024 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.
Vinnie Iyer
Here is the full leaderboard for the most points scored in an NFL playoff game.
Michael OHara
Washington has secured a place in the NFC Championship after an upset win over Detroit
Andrew Katz
The performance was a departure from the normal proceedings of a Lions game at Ford Field, and the team's performance was also uncharacteristic.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
Daniel Chavkin
The Lions' historic season ended without a playoff win. Here's how it all went wrong for Dan Campbell's squad.
Dan Treacy
A look at how rookie QBs have fared in NFL conference title games.
The Detroit head coach had a tough time grappling with Saturday night's season-ending loss.
Lions fans saw their season flash before their eyes in the divisional round, and Jared Goff's interceptions were part of the difference.
A controversial facemask penalty led to a major momentum shift in Saturday's divisional round game between the Lions and Commanders.
Jared Goff visited the medical tent after taking a big hit in the second quarter of Lions vs. Commanders
The Lions regained the lead over the Commanders on a stunning catch by TE Sam LaPorta.
LiAngelo Ball continues to make his mark in the world of music. On Saturday, he'll get a chance to strut his stuff at Ford Field.
David Suggs
As the Lions look to make a Super Bowl run, here's a look at their quarterback room behind Jared Goff.
Daniel Mader
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Lions vs. Commanders NFL playoff game.
Chirag Radhyan
The Lions' selection of Jahmyr Gibbs wasn't a popular one at the time.
Lions safety Brian Branch explains why he wears his bright green mouthpiece on his helmet.
Detroit has been without arguably its most talented defensive player for much of the season. Here's the latest on Hutchinson's injury recovery.
The 2024 Lions have a strong collection of trick plays, and fans can expect to see more in the playoffs.
Lions defenders speak highly of defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but he could be moving on at the end of the season.
The Lions wide receiver is part of a draft class that includes some stars, and some other duds.
Washington enter Saturday's divisional round matchup as the big underdog against No. 1 Detroit. But here's why the upset-minded road team can at least make the Lions sweat.
Ben Johnson should land his first NFL head-coaching gig during the 2025 hiring cycle. Here's why Dallas and Chicago are the most ideal situations.
Ben Johnson is one of the hottest names out in the head coaching market, and Tom Brady's Raiders are one of the organization considering the Lions offensive coordinator.
Bryan Murphy
Will David Montgomery be able to take the field against the Commanders?
The Lions' defense has been decimated by injuries, but what reinforcements are on the way in the divisional round?
The Lions have the entire city of Detroit behind them as they play for a trip to the Super Bowl, but a few fans stand out.
Here is a breakdown of Lions WR Jameson Williams' troubling off-field incidents.
Detroit's dynamic duo has a fitting nickname.
The Lions defeated the Vikings in Week 18 to clinch a first-round bye with a 15-win season. Here's who they could face in the divisional round.
Here's breaking down the hierarchy of the 14 teams in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, comparing their championship odds to their true Super Bowl-winning potential.
Jahmyr Gibbs scored all four of Detroit’s touchdowns on Sunday night, pushing the Lions past the Vikings and locking up the NFC’s top playoff seed.
Dan Campbell anticipates a third matchup between the Lions and Vikings before all is said and done.
The Lions' dominant season could still end without a division title. Here's Detroit's outlook entering Week 18.
With the NFC's No. 1 seed up for grabs, the Vikings spent $2 million to try to make it feel like less of a home game for the Lions in Week 18.
Lions kicker Jake Bates had a rough night all-around despite the Lions' win over the 49ers.
The Sporting News provided live updates from the Lions and 49ers' duel on "Monday Night Football."
Detroit controls its own destiny for the final week of the season.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for 49ers vs. Lions NFL Week 17 game
The Vikings and Packers are both playoff-bound, but each team saw its outlook change after Sunday's NFC North battle.
NFL veteran Teddy Bridgewater is officially coming out of retirement after less than a year.
The Eagles' hopes for landing the No. 1 seed in the NFC took a hit with a Week 16 loss to the Commanders.
Ben Johnson got tricky for the Lions' Week 16 duel with the Bears. He couldn't have chosen a better opponent to do so against.
Jared Goff came into Week 16 with a reputation of struggling in cold weather situations, but he put those concerns to rest in a dominating Week 16 win over the Bears.
Here's how the Bills' win over the Lions impacts the NFL playoff pictures.
Ford Field has looked more like a triage than a colosseum in recent weeks.
The Lions have been blasted by the injury bug, with David Montgomery the latest star to be hit.
Dan Skipper's first NFL score was nearly a year in the making.
Lions defensive back Khalil Dorsey had to be carted off the field after suffering a leg injury against the Bills on Sunday.
Here is why Lions fans hold up '3' signs during home games.
Dan Campbell's brilliance was on full display during the Lion's gutsy 34-31 win over the Packers.
The Lions picked up a crucial NFC North win over the Packers. How did the result impact the division race and NFC playoff picture?
Dan Campbell walked the line between crazy and confident on Thursday night, but his bold 4th-down decisions helped the Lions to a walk-off win over the Packers.
It's not hard to see why Lions players believe so strongly in Dan Campbell after Thursday's fourth-down call sealed a win over the Packers.
Matt LaFleur was not in the mood to hear it from a Lions fan before "Thursday Night Football."
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will likely accept a head coaching job from another NFL team during this hiring cycle. Expect him to be courted most by a division rival.
Gibbs accidentally leaked some team information in a recent social media post.
Detroit has dealt with various injuries to its defense so far in 2024, and it could hurt it down the stretch.
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in football, and the final five weeks of the season figure to be an all-out slugfest.
The Bears looked to be on the verge of an epic second-half comeback, but a botched final sequence preserved Detroit's narrow win and ended its Thanksgiving losing streak.
Here is who will be performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Thanksgiving Day.
The Lions' offense might be shorthanded during their Thanksgiving matchup with the Bears. Let's check in on the latest injury updates and fantasy outlooks for Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery.
Shaboozey's musical odyssey brings him to Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day. Here's why.
During the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Lions and Bears, country artist Shaboozey will perform at halftime. The 29-year-old rap artist collaborated with Beyonce on two of her country songs, released earlier this summer.
The Lions have a long history of misery. They're also Super Bowl favorites for the first time in franchise history.
Shaboozey is one of pop music's biggest names in 2024. Here's how he got his famous pseudonym.
This Thanksgiving will be Tom Brady's first as a Fox broadcaster, but the former QB is no stranger to the NFL on Thanksgiving.
A new report details how suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams nearly found himself in even more hot water.
Here's everything you need to know about the performers headlining NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows.
Cate Schiller
Here are the latest injury updates for David Montgomery in Week 12.
The Lions' speedy receiver found the end zone against Jacksonville on Sunday, bringing back a classic touchdown celebration in the process.
Passengers on a flight to Detroit did not want any interruptions while Jake Bates was attempting a game-winning kick.
Here's where Jared Goff ranks all-time for interceptions in a game after Week 10 performance vs. Texans.
The Lions dug themselves an early, interception-filled hole, but late-game heroics from kicker Jake Bates gave Detroit an improbable win over the Texans.
Sarah Effress
Referees seemed to miss a key DPI call on the Lions in the fourth quarter against the Texans in Week 10. We break down what happened.
Here's everything to know about why Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a German flag on his helmet.
The Lions sure didn't look like a "dome team" in Green Bay, but they're spending the bulk of the 2024 season indoors.
Jared Goff is getting plenty of NFL MVP buzz during the Detroit Lions' NFC-best 7-1 start to the season, but the numbers suggest it's a bad bet
There were 19 veteran players moved in the middle of the 2024 season before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Here's ranking them all in terms of acquisitions for their new team.
Kansas City, Detroit, and Minnesota made smart, needed moves ahead of Tuesday's 2024 NFL trade deadline, while San Francisco and Miami didn't act on any of the numerous rumors. Here's looking at the other teams who did right or wrong by dealing or not dealing.
Detroit made its much-anticipated move for needed pass-rush help at the NFL trade deadline with NFC North veteran Za'Darius Smith, while Cleveland ends up with a pair of draft picks to show for it.
Here is more on the deal that will send Smith to the Lions.
Drake London and Amon-Ra St. Brown had similar TD celebrations in Week 9, and it was all thanks to a little-known college WR.
Here is what Packers head coach Matt LaFleur appears to have said toward Dan Campbell in Week 9.
Why was Branch ejected? Here is video of the hit that was deemed illegal and the controversial response that followed.
Through the first half of the 2024 NFL season, the NFC North has been the league's best division with four potential playoff teams. Here's predicting the fates of Detroit, Green Bay, Minnesota, and Chicago in the second-half race.
Amon-Ra St. Brown showed little subtlety when firing shots at the Packers prior to Sunday afternoon's duel.
Tom Brady is back on the mic in Week 9. What NFL game is calling?
Here's how successful Dan Campbell has been on fourth downs so far in his head coaching career with the Detroit Lions.
The Browns' star defensive end was the subject of trade discussions on ESPN's "Get Up."
The Lions are one of the most complete teams in football, but that doesn't mean they can't use help at the trade deadline.
Detroit's wide receiver will be suspended for two games. Here are the details to know.
The veteran has played in all five games this year.
Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson went down with a serious leg injury during Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Kyle Irving
There could be a snag between the Lions and Jets in a potential Haason Reddick trade. Here's why.
We discuss the top edge rushers that could replace Aidan Hutchinson for the Lions.
Detroit was picking up wins on and off the field Sunday.
The legendary quarterback-turned-broadcaster will be in the booth for an NFC showdown in Week 6.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was one of the most sought-after coaches last offseason, so why did he remain in Detroit?
Goff made NFL history with his 18-of-18 performance but did not receive the game ball from his head coach postgame.
Jared Goff was unblemished in a 42-point explosion against the Seahawks, but it didn't result in a perfect passer rating. Here's why.
Jared Goff dominated and Detroit's defense did just enough in a thrilling Monday night shootout vs. Seattle.
The Lions pulled off some trickery vs. Seattle on Monday, scoring a touchdown on a pass from a receiver to quarterback Jared Goff.
Here's everything to know about Dan Campbell's Applebee's commercial, including why the Lions head coach covers his mouth in the new ad.
We detail why Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is selling his house and moving.
Detroit will have fresh, all-black uniforms on Monday vs. Seattle. Here's what to know about the new look.
With the former wide receiver competing on "Dancing with the Stars," here's what to know about Amendola's rumored relationship.
The Campbells are seeking $4.5 million from the sale of their longtime home. It appears they may have found a buyer, too.
A thrilling touchdown nearly came at a cost for the Lions in Week 3.
The Lions executed the perfect trick play for a Jahmyr Gibbs touchdown at the end of the first half against the Cardinals.
Aidan Hutchinson is enjoying a monster day against the Buccaneers.
Amon-Ra St. Brown battled through injury in Week 2, but could be impacted moving forward.
Here's everything to know about Jack Fox, the Lions punter known for converting fake punts
Detroit's star TE was quiet in the first half of the game vs. the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Behind a brute offensive line and power back David Montgomery, the Lions played bully ball to defeat the Rams in overtime.
The Sporting News had you covered with everything you need to know about the Rams vs. Lions Week 1 game on NFL "Sunday Night Football," including live scores, updates and highlights.
Jameson Williams was in line for a bigger role in the Lions offense this season. He already made the most of it in the first game of the season.
Matthew Stafford finished the 2023 season against Jared Goff and starts the 2024 season against Jared Goff. Here's a look back at when they were traded for each other in 2021.
Here's everything to know about Jake Bates, including why the Lions signed the formed UFL star.
The Lions were one of the NFL's worst teams for the first 20 years of the 21st century. Now, Dan Campbell has turned them into one of the league's top contenders just three years after becoming the team's head coach.
Jacob Camenker
The Sporting News has the latest injury news and updates on Jahmyr Gibbs after suffering a hamstring injury.
Jake Bates, the All-UFL kicker known for his booming field goals from distance, is expected to sign with Detroit in the coming few days, per reports.
The NFL awarded the 2026 Draft to Pittsburgh, giving the Steelers their first modern-day shot at hosting the event. Here's what you need to know about where the draft will be in 2025 and beyond.
The Cowboys are hosting a Thanksgiving game, as always, but who else will join them on the NFL's marquee holiday?
Goff and the Lions reaffirmed their commitment to each other with a four-year contract extension on Monday.
The Lions made a surprising pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting British Columbia tackle Giovanni Manu to add depth to their roster.
The Bears opened the 2024 NFL Draft, but Lions fans had their moment first.
Amon-Ra St. Brown just got a massive extension from the Lions. Here's where he ranks among the NFL's highest-paid receivers after that deal.
The NFL Draft is taking over Detroit for three days. Here's what you need to know about the league's draft setup around the city.
Sutton evaded arrest for three-and-a-half weeks but has now turned himself in.
Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2023 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.
The return of the offensive coordinator to Detroit means famous Lions fan Eminem doesn't have to put him on blast.
Edward Sutelan
Ben Johnson will wait another year to become a head coach after revealing to teams he's staying put in Detroit for the 2024 season.
Johnson is viewed as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the NFL, but he turned down the Commanders and Seahawks to stay in Detroit.
Dan Campbell absorbed a lot of the blame for the Lions' NFC championship game loss, but a few on-field mistakes were worse than his aggressive coaching decisions.
Step aside Taylor. There's another music icon taking center stage in the 2024 NFL playoffs.
The Lions had a 17-point halftime lead against the 49ers and looked to be on their way to their first-ever Super Bowl. The lead evaporated quickly.
The Lions had an opportunity to tie the NFC championship well into the fourth quarter, but some would argue Dan Campbell got over-aggressive.
The Lions didn't put their trust in kicker Michael Badgley in critical points during Sunday's NFC championship collapse. Would Badgley have made the kicks, or was Dan Campbell right to trust the analytics?
Dan Campbell didn't try to sugarcoat the Lions' loss to the 49ers in the 2024 NFC championship game.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the 49ers' epic comeback over the Lions in the NFC Championship.
Detroit led 24-7 at halftime, but it wound up being only the second team in NFC championship history to blow a 17-point lead.
Dan Campbell's fourth-down decision ultimately proved costly thanks to a circus catch by Brandon Aiyuk.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson took a shot at old rival Deebo Samuel and cost the Lions critical field position after a Brock Purdy interception on Sunday.
Lions fans showed up in full force at Ford Field, even with the team playing more than 2,000 miles away.
Goff has resurrected his career in Detroit. He might just resurrect his bank account, too.
Two of the league's biggest names — and mouths — will have the chance to settle their rivalry on the field in Sunday's NFC championship game.
Jared Goff has long been compared to Ryan Gosling, even since his teenage years.
Goff was a dominant force when playing home games at Ford Field this season. On the road? That's another story.
The former No. 1 pick is an underdog against a former Mr. Irrelevant in the NFC championship game on Sunday. Here's a look at how this unprecedented matchup came to be.
Dan Campbell's introductory news conference with the Lions was a legendary one.
Campbell's aggressive fourth-down decisions helped get the Lions where they are in 2023. Here's a look at how successful Detroit has been, and why Campbell believes in going for it so often.
Detroit is on the verge of making history as it faces the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday.
Benjamin Capp has seen it all over the course of his six-plus decades of fandom. Perhaps he can finally witness Detroit lift make it to the Super Bowl.
Jared Goff is the name on the lips of Michiganders. Given his successes with the Lions, you can understand why.
Fueled by the strong play of Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions earned a spot in the NFC Championship game.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lions vs. Rams in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
The Lions are entering the season with playoff expectations for the first time in a number of years. Here's a look back at their last playoff win and January struggles over the last three decades.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Saturday's NFC battle between the Lions and Cowboys.
The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights for Broncos vs. Lions on Saturday night. Follow along for complete results from the NFL Week 15 matchup.
Crissy Froyd
Here's everything you need to know to watch Lions vs. Broncos, including the start time, TV channel and live streaming options.
Tyler Greenawalt
The Lions nearly made the playoffs in 2022 despite a slow start. Detroit should have a chance to battle for the division win in 2023 considering the state of the NFC North and their good-looking schedule.
Campbell took the blame for calling a fake punt that ultimately put the Lions behind the 8-ball as they tried to build momentum against the Packers.
Jack Harlow's halftime show was... odd, to say the least.
Everything is looking up for the Lions, but Detroit still doesn't have a win on Thanksgiving since 2016. Here's a closer look at the franchise's Thanksgiving record.
Bears bettors got a scare thanks to a late Justin Fields fumble, but Darnell Wright's inadvertent kick came up big in helping to seal an easy cover.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from "Monday Night Football" between the Raiders and Lions.
The Lions will be without their top running back as they look to close out the Buccaneers.
The Packers managed more offensive success in the second half after sputtering for just two total offensive yards in the first half.
CJGJ may have made his debut in Week 1 and his 2023 exit with the Lions in Week 2.
Joe Rivera
The Seahawks flipped the script against the Lions, handing Detroit its first loss of the season in Week 2.
Unfortunately for the Lions, history will elude Goff for at least 404 more pass attempts.
The Lions were expected to beat the Seahawks but couldn't get the job done. Here's what went wrong for Detroit during Week 2.
Don't be surprised to see Ford Field filled with more blue than normal in Week 2.
The fourth-down decision bot says that the Chiefs would have added 6.7 percent win probability had they punted in that spot rather than go for it.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Thursday night's NFL kickoff game between the Chiefs and Lions.
The Lions begin their 2023 season without wide receiver Jameson Williams. Here is everything you need to know about his suspension and when he'll return.
Chris Jones is in attendance for the Chiefs vs. Lions game but isn't playing as
Dan Campbell's Lions are going to be fun to watch for years to come. Not as much fun, though, as a Campbell press conference.
The Lions are entering 2023 with higher expectations than they have faced in years.
The NFL season gets underway with Kansas City hosting Detroit at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs, led by reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, are coming off a third Super Bowl win in franchise history.
Bryn Wakefield
Steven Gilmore received congratulations from his brother on Twitter Saturday afternoon.
The initial plan was for Jameson Williams to see plenty of action in the NFL preseason. That has now changed due to an injury.
No. 50 is a number typically worn by linebackers, not quarterbacks.
Jameson Williams is having a rough start to his young career.
Kevin Skiver
The Lions preseason opener against the Giants was a sign of things to come for the newest motor in Detroit's offense, Jahmyr Gibbs.
Nick Brinkerhoff
The Lions fans seem to believe that their team is going to be one of the NFL's best in 2023.
Campbell said owner Sheila Ford Hamp was on board but, unfortunately, the league was not.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Gardner-Johnson got a potentially devastating start to his Lions tenure.
The Lions are celebrating their 90th year of existence in style, rocking new Honolulu blue lids — the first time that shade of blue has ever been placed on an NFL helmet.
When Jameson Williams gets back to the field, he'll have plenty of support from current and former Lions alike.
One of the NFL's most enthusiastic coaches is doing nothing to disabuse the notion.
The Lions are going to be playing against the Chiefs in Week 1. There's a reason for that surprising schedule decision.
The Sporting News is tracking the Lions' NFL Draft selections in 2023.
