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The Detroit Lions’ season seemed like it was on life support after a loss to the Green Bay Packers. However, the Lions looked much more like a contender the following Thursday, dumping 44 points on the Dallas Cowboys in an impressive win to keep their postseason dreams alive. Jared Goff finished 309 yards, and Jahmyr […]
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The Detroit Lions got a nice little surprise prior to their big “Thursday Night Football” showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. No, Frank Ragnow didn’t un-un-un-retire. But Amon-Ra St. Brown, presumed to be sidelined for a game or two, is ACTIVE despite an ankle injury suffered in the first quarter of the Thanksgiving Day game against […]
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The Detroit Lions (7-5) and Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) have declared their inactives ahead of their Week 14 matchup at Ford Field on “Thursday Night Football.” In case you missed it earlier today, the Lions made a handful of roster moves, including placing TE Brock Wright on injured reserve, signing CB Nick Whiteside to the active roster, […]
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The Detroit Lions are once again back in the prime time spotlight, but this time in a bumpier spot than normal. Riddled with late season injuries once more, the Lions need a win against the Dallas Cowboys tonight on “Thursday Night Football” on their precarious road to the playoffs. With the stakes so high, national […]
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The Detroit Lions announced a few roster moves prior to their Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Most notably, they placed tight end Brock Wright on injured reserve. Wright suffered a neck injury—later clarified by Dan Campbell as a trachea injury—in the team’s game against the New York Giants. Earlier this week, Campbell noted […]
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The race for the playoffs is starting to heat up, and it’s an awfully congested playoff picture right now. Week 14 is going to do its best to start and sort out the contenders from the pretenders. As we have done in past seasons, our staff will be making weekly predictions for every game on […]
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Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 14, the Detroit Lions (7-5) are wrapping up a three-game home stand and are taking on the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) on “Thursday Night Football.” To help you […]
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It’s time to put up or shut up now. The Detroit Lions’ room for error is razor-thin, and while a loss doesn’t eliminate them from playoff contention, it certainly makes it extremely difficult, considering they play one of the best teams in the NFC next week. The loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving […]
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It’s do or die time for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. While this isn’t a mathematical “must-win” game for either team, their playoff odds become extreme longshots with a loss on Thursday night. What team has the statistical edge? Why are the Lions three-point favorites with the current trajectory? And who wins? I’ll break […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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After the Packers handed the Lions another disappointing Thanksgiving—completing the season sweep and flipping the script after Dan Campbell previously had Matt LaFleur’s number, while adding insult to injury with fourth-down success—Detroit now finds itself backed against the wall in terms of postseason survival. As Campbell put it this week, “time’s running out,” and the […]
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Both the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are currently on the outside of the NFC playoff picture looking in, but a “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the two could make all of the difference for one of the two teams. The Cowboys are riding a strong three-game winning streak, while the Lions have lost two […]
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The Detroit Lions (7-5) and Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) have declared their injury designations ahead of their NFC showdown on “Thursday Night Football.” Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded. Ruled OUT Raymond […]
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We are back with a new episode of “Before the Roar” to get ready for a huge “Thursday Night Football” game between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. After a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, the Lions find themselves in a must-win situation in Week 14 in order to keep […]
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It’s been a rough season for Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. After a strong start—nabbing three interceptions in the first six games of the season—Joseph has been sidelined with a knee injury for the past six contests. The Lions have not placed him on injured reserve, yet he hasn’t practiced, and the only updates we’ve […]
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It’s not quite a must-win game, but it’s just about as close as you can get to one. The Detroit Lions’ playoff odds with a loss to the Dallas Cowboys would drop their odds of making it to the postseason to just 12%, while a win would jump their probability to 45% (per the New […]
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Less than a week ago, the vibes were at an all-time high in Detroit. Frank Ragnow was set to return, the Detroit Lions had a chance to get even with the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, and it was finally time to re-join the playoff picture. What a difference a week makes. This week, we […]
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I knew my prediction last week was bold, and it was the biggest whiff I’ve had so far this year. Sometimes you’ve got to go big or go home, and I learned that sometimes shooting that far up is risky. This week, I want to predict something that seems bold, but not too bold. The […]
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The Detroit Lions (7-5) and Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) were back on the practice field on Tuesday as they prepare for their Week 14 showdown on “Thursday Night Football.” Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report […]
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The Detroit Lions have just about arrived to do-or-die time. With a playoff spot now essentially two games away, the Lions can ill-afford struggles down the stretch. Five games remain on the schedule, and if the Lions win four of them, they are almost certainly going to make their third straight postseason. Unfortunately for the […]
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Remember that feeling when it was announced that Frank Ragnow was unretiring? Suddenly, it felt like the Lions could peak at the right time, sneak into the playoffs, and be one of the most dangerous teams to face in the tournament. Were some of those hopes exaggerated due to recent hysteria? Probably. But it was […]
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Last week was terrible for the Detroit Lions’ postseason chances. Not only was their loss to the Green Bay Packers a devasating blow to their divisional chances, but every team they are likely to battle for a Wild Card spot pulled out a Week 13 victory. That list includes the Packers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, […]
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We’re in the thick of it now, December football. The next five games for the Detroit Lions will be huge as their playoff hopes took a hit after losing to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. Winning out would be massive for them, but their schedule isn’t favorable. The team also hasn’t won back-to-back games […]
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The Detroit Lions continue to churn the bottom of their roster in the wake of mounting injuries. On Monday, they made a handful of transactions. Most notably, they were awarded tight end Hayden Rucci from waivers after the Miami Dolphins waived him on Saturday. He takes the roster spot left vacant after the Lions placed […]
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Week 13 comes to a close with a “Monday Night Football” matchup featuring the New York Giants (2-10) and New England Patriots (10-2). While the Detroit Lions don’t have either of these teams on their remaining 2025 schedule, they did just play the Giants, so how they perform against the 10-win Patriots could provide some […]
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