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The Lions and the Vikings were two of the best teams in the NFL last year during the regular season. They are two of the most disappointing teams in the league this season. Despite winning their last three games, the Vikings (7-8) have been mired in last place in the NFC North. The Lions (8-7) […]

Detroit Lions fans have endured a frustrating 2025 season, and Monday night brought an unexpected reminder of that reality from outside the football world. During a live episode of WWE Raw in Grand Rapids, Michigan, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella took a sharp verbal jab at the Lions that quickly made waves among Detroit […]

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. However, the 2025 campaign has been difficult as Detroit is at […]

The price of success in the NFL is steep. When you build a juggernaut like the Detroit Lions, other teams, and in this case, college programs, come calling for your coaching talent. On Monday, the Iowa State Cyclones officially announced that they have hired Lions tight ends coach Tyler Roehl as their new offensive coordinator. […]

The Detroit Lions’ backs are against the wall. They need a Christmas miracle just to get into the playoffs following their controversial loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Detroit is 8-7 with a division matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day looming. The Lions face a must-win, and might be without one of […]

In the same light that most fans thought the Kansas City Chiefs would eventually sneak into the postseason, many have long assumed the Detroit Lions will find a way to get into the NFC’s top seven. They’ve been on the outside looking in for quite some time now, and they are still sitting in eighth […]

Many people consider two-time reigning American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal to be the best pitcher in MLB today, but the expectation is that Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will soon occupy the throne. Some believe he already deserves the crown after posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 386 strikeouts through 320 2/3 innings. […]

Cincinnati Bengals great Chad Johnson has allegations to share regarding the physical altercation that transpired between DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan. The Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver took a swing at the individual during Sunday’s game, prompting the NFL to review the exchange. Johnson claims there is more to the story, however. The […]

The Detroit Lions were one of the co-favorites to represent the NFC and play in their first Super Bowl at the start of the 2025 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers were looked at as a playoff hopeful after they signed 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers to play quarterback, but no better than a longshot to win the AFC […]

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. Goff still threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions watched their late rally get […]

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. The Lions put themselves in position to be undone long before the final lateral ever left Amon-Ra St. Brown’s hands. In a game that swung violently on […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a brutal loss on Sunday evening to the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a result, their playoff hopes are hanging by an even weaker thread than they were before the game kicked off. However, Dan Campbell and his men could not have envisioned a more chaotic finish to this game. Detroit had a […]

After an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s 29-24 win at Ford Field, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is at the center of controversy. The confrontation, which occurred in the second quarter, was captured by CBS cameras and quickly spread across social media. The incident began when Metcalf approached a fan leaning […]

The Detroit Lions walked off the field in Week 16 knowing the margin for error is gone. A loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers tightened the vise and sent the Lions’ NFL playoffs odds tumbling to 16 percent, per to ESPN Analytics. Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t deflect. He didn’t soften the message. “We have nobody […]

Heartbreak doesn’t even begin to cover what happened at Ford Field on Sunday. The Detroit Lions thought they had pulled off a miracle comeback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to watch it vanish in a sea of yellow laundry. Quarterback Jared Goff appeared to score a game-winning touchdown on a desperate lateral play as time […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have walked out of Ford Field with a chaotic 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but the biggest story wasn’t on the scoreboard. It was on the sideline, where Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf found himself in a heated altercation with a fan, and then nowhere to be found […]

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. Gibbs has shined as one of the Lions’ top touchdown scorers over the last couple of seasons. He has only been around since 2023, showing how […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Ford Field with a 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, but the final score doesn’t even begin to tell the story. In a game that featured multiple negated touchdowns and a chaotic finish, Steelers fans are still catching their breath after witnessing one of the wildest endings in […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to advance to a 9-6 record on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, DK Metcalf was seen getting into it with a fan on the sidelines. It’s not entirely clear what led to the altercation, but it ended with Metcalf throwing a punch at the fan. The 28-year-old wide receiver […]

It appears that Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph’s 2025 season is over. The Lions announced on Saturday that they have put the talented defensive back on the injured reserve, ahead of the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field in Detroit. Here’s the update from the Lions via a social […]

The Detroit Lions are barely holding onto their playoff hopes in the NFC heading into Week 16. Detroit is 8-6 after a devastating loss against LA on Sunday that significantly hurt their chances of making the postseason. Now the Lions are no longer in complete control of their own destiny. Not only do they need […]

The Detroit Lions are fading in the playoff race. Coming into this week, the Lions were already falling a little behind in the playoff race. They were behind the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in the division, and their Wild Card chances looked a little slim with the tough competition in the NFC. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have righted themselves with back to back victories over the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins. The wins allowed Mike Tomlin’s team to reclaim first place in the AFC North after losing three of their four previous games. Prior to the win over the Ravens, it appeared that the Steelers were […]

The Detroit Lions continue to refine their offensive identity, and head coach Dan Campbell addressed the evolution while discussing David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, and the team’s shifting running back rotation Wednesday afternoon. As the Lions lean further into youth, Campbell acknowledged the challenges that accompany reduced opportunities for an established veteran like Montgomery. Speaking at […]

The Detroit Lions are on the brink of playoff elimination after a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. While mathematically out of the playoffs yet, the Lions face an uphill climb. Currently the eighth seed and 1.5 games behind the Packers for the final Wild Card spot due to a Thanksgiving Day loss, […]

The Detroit Lions had every opportunity to walk away victorious from SoFi Stadium on Sunday night, but instead, they left with a devastating 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams—a defeat that falls squarely on their shoulders. While Matthew Stafford’s commanding performance and the Rams’ explosive playmakers deserve credit for an impressive second-half rally, the […]

Injuries ravaged teams in Week 15, taking out quite a few big names on teams looking to make progress in their respective playoff races. Injuries, combined with a few key losses in tight divisional races, created a few changes in ClutchPoints’ Week 16 NFL Power Rankings. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 16 NFL Power Rankings to […]

The Detroit Lions could not get the job done at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Detroit lost 41-34 against Los Angeles in a game that featured plenty of scoring for both teams. The Lions are now 8-6 and barely hanging on in the NFC playoff picture. But they are still confident they can make it into […]

The Detroit Lions needed a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening. Detroit’s playoff hopes were not looking too good, but a win over the Dallas Cowboys after Thanksgiving gave the franchise hope. However, Dan Campbell’s men were unable to defeat the Rams. And now their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread […]

The Detroit Lions indeed have a tough matchup against the Rams. And they will likely struggle to contain Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. But here is the Lions’ playoff picture with DVOA, The Athletic, and ESPN model before their Week 15 battle. The Lions are coming off an impressive 44-30 win over the Cowboys, and stand […]

There was some optimism for a while, as Kerby Joseph had intended to return this season after sustaining a knee injury. However, the all-pro safety has suffered a setback and may not return this season, according to a post by NFL beat writer Ari Meirov. “All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph suffered a setback in his recovery […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a big win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. But Detroit’s banged up secondary faces a major challenge against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brian Branch suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the win over Dallas. It was the latest loss for a group […]

The Detroit Lions are feeling good after their big win in Week 14. Detroit crushed Dallas 44-30 and raised their record to 8-5 on the season heading into Week 15. But the Lions are still barely holding on in the NFC playoff race despite last week’s victory. Detroit currently has just a 39% chance to […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. Detroit improved to 8-5 with the convincing 44-30 victory. The win keeps the team in the division race as the Lions trail the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears by a game. However, Detroit’s secondary is banged up. Already missing Terrion […]

The Detroit Lions are preparing for arguably their most important game of the season. Detroit is 8-5 headed into Week 15 and is barely hanging on in the NFC playoff picture. The Lions have just a 39% chance to make the postseason according to The Athletic’s playoff simulator. They need to be flawless during the […]

Thursday night in Detroit felt like a statement more than just another win. The Lions throttled the Cowboys 44-30 to move to 8-5, and Jahmyr Gibbs was at the center of everything. The second-year back punched in three rushing touchdowns, becoming the first Lions player since Cloyce Box in 1952 to have three separate games […]

While the Detroit Lions moved to 8-5 with their Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, they lost safety Brian Branch to a season-ending Achilles injury. Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t hold back when discussing that injury’s impact. Branch entered the year off of a Pro Bowl nomination and was playing like one of the […]

Before the Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Cade Cunningham found time to talk about something else: the Super Bowl. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Cunningham naturally wants to see them in the Super Bowl. At the same time, he also wants to see the Lions there, even though they both won’t be […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, they saw safety Brian Branch suffer a season-ending Achilles injury. Now, the Lions have found his potential replacement. Detroit has signed safety Damontae Kazee to their practice squad, via Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Their plan is […]