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Every year, there is change within NFL teams. There’s a fair amount of roster turnover year-to-year, and coaching staffs are usually tweaked here and there. But during Dan Campbell’s final press conference of the 2025 season, the Detroit Lions coach seemed to put an extra emphasis that, after a failed season, they are not going […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
While the Detroit Lions’ season ended on Christmas last week, there was one silver lining: my bold prediction was correct. That makes it two times my bold prediction has come true this season, not the record I wanted to have. In the 2025 season finale, the Lions travel and take on the Chicago Bears in […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
For the first time in four years, I’m previewing a Detroit Lions game that I know is “meaningless.” It’s been a good run for On Paper and the Lions, but it’s hard to put a ton of effort into this Week 18 preview against the Chicago Bears when the stakes are nearly zero, and the […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Recap of the game.
From In the Pressbox | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions will likely enter the 2026 offseason looking for solutions for an offensive line that took a significant step back this season. If you’re hoping retired All-Pro center Frank Ragnow is one of those solutions, Lions quarterback Jared Goff has got some bad news for you. Talking with 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Detroit Lions (8-8) are officially eliminated from the 2026 playoffs, following a Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. With the postseason out of reach, the Lions are unsurprisingly ranked below the 14 teams expected to compete beyond the regular season. While the Lions still land in the teens across all power rankers, being […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
We are back with our final episode of “Before the Roar,” where myself (Morgan) and my good friend Meko Scott are breaking down the last game of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 season against the Chicago Bears, as well as taking a look ahead to what the offseason might hold. We begin by quickly recapping the […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It’s obvious one of the major problems of the 2025 Detroit Lions was their defense. On a weekly basis, the Lions were giving up explosive play after explosive play, and in key moments, Detroit’s defense just couldn’t get off the field. It only seemed to get worse, as even the Lions’ normally-steady run defense collapsed […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Big decisions await the Detroit Lions as they head into the 2026 offseason. After a massive step back this year, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects to evaluate everything this offseason, and there’s a chance to make changes anywhere. The defense figures to be a pretty big focus this offseason, as the Lions dropped […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Detroit Lions saw five players earn Pro Bowl nominations in 2025-26, and while postseason recognition is meant to be an appreciation of talent, there are typically financial ramifications attached to the acknowledgement. For veterans, those outcomes often present themselves in the form of palatable roster bonuses. However, first-round picks who are still playing on […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Chicago Bears (11-5) are set for a home NFC North clash with the Detroit Lions (8-8) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Soldier Field. Where to Buy Bears vs. Lions Tickets If you’re in the market to buy tickets for the Week 18 game featuring the Bears and the Lions, visit Vivid Seats to purchase your seats today! Bears vs. Lions Game Info When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET Where: Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois TV info: FOX Can’t make it to the game? Sign up for ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
If you were hoping if Ben Johnson would play his starters in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions, then I think you might be pleased with what the Bears head coach had to say on Monday: Ben Johnson on the Bears' intentions to play for the No. 2 seed: "We're playing to win this week." — Chris Emma (@CEmma670) December 29, 2025 “We’re playing to win this week” isn’t as direct of an answer as I’d like, but it is one that clues us in on the team’s plans heading into the Chicago Bears’...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
As we say hello to the final week of the NFL regular season, the playoff picture in the NFC North is almost set in stone — and it’s the Chicago Bears sitting comfortably at the top. Chicago has already clinched the division crown, while the Lions and Vikings have been eliminated from postseason contention. The Green Bay Packers, meanwhile, are locked into the No. 7 seed, leaving very little mystery about who is getting in — only where everyone will land. EPISODE NO. 15 OF THE BN BEARS POD...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Minnesota Vikings swept the season series against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. The Vikings knocked their divisional rival out of playoff contention, but also clinched the playoffs for the Packers at the same time. The Week 18 matchup between Green Bay and Minnesota will be meaningless for playoff positioning. The Lions offense was […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
If you’re wondering whether the Detroit Lions are going to play all of their starter in a “meaningless” Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears, coach Dan Campbell gave a resounding… maybe? Unsurprisingly, Campbell mentioned that the game can say a lot about a team’s set of players, and it’s the standard in Detroit to […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-8) and Chicago Bears (11-5) will square off in a Week 18 divisional rivalry game. Unfortunately, this game has lost a bit of its luster, as the Lions are limping toward the end of the season, and the Bears have already clinched the NFC North title, their first since 2018. The folks […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
In this festive post-Christmas episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, hosts Darren Campbell (fresh from his trip), Dave Stefano, and this season’s sidekick Drew Bunting deliver passionate, unfiltered analysis of the Minnesota Vikings’ thrilling 23-10 upset over the Detroit Lions. The defense stole the show on Netflix’s holiday showcase, forcing six […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Before the 2025 Detroit Lions season began, many wondered how the team would look after losing both coordinators to head coaching jobs. Many warned of a potential “brain drain” in Detroit, and when Frank Ragnow suddenly retired in May, offensive line concerns were just as large—if not larger—than that of the coaching staff losses. One […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
As I wrote in this week’s Lions-Vikings preview article, “each loss has felt heavier than the last, often coming in ways that raise new questions rather than offering answers.” Christmas was no exception. If anything, it marked a new rock bottom—introducing the one feeling Lions fans hadn’t fully experienced in a while: a jaded numbness. […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The NFL likes to really draw out the reveal of their Week 18 schedule. Hoping to put some win-and-in scenarios in primetime for the final regular season week, the NFL waits until most of the Week 17 is done before scheduling the final week of the season. After the 49ers’ win over the Bears on […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
In a season unanimously viewed as a failure, there are many parts of the 2025 Detroit Lions that can be considered disappointing. Whether it is the continued onslaught of injuries, the regression from the offense, the struggles of the defense, or the inability to reach the playoffs—let alone compete for a Super Bowl—a lot went […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
When the Chicago Bears traveled to Motown for their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the Lions won big, 52-21. The Lions and their fans were fired up for that game, and it had a playoff-like atmosphere, because they wanted to make a statement and stick it to Ben Johnson for leaving to become […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
With the slate of Christmas, Saturday, and Sunday games over, there has been some clarity around the NFC standings. The Los Angeles Rams play tomorrow night, but here’s where things are now. By virtue of the Detroit Lions’ flailing about for four quarters and losing to the Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The highly anticipated rematch between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions has a time and date. Clear your schedules for Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT. That game will be on FOX. That late afternoon premium window has cooked up some great games this year. And I expect the matchup between the Bears and Lions to be another one of those types of games. To call this a big game would be an understatement. Saying it is a huge one wouldn’t do it justice. DJ Moore (2) carries the ball defended ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Green Bay Packers received a Christmas present from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday when they defeated the Detroit Lions. The Lions’ loss clinched a playoff spot for the Packers, but we’re not done by a long shot. Green Bay’s loss on Saturday night means they can no longer win the NFC North and that […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 1 month ago | 0 reads