Lions eliminated by Vikings, Packers clinch wild card
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A viral video showing an official making a suspicious motion just before the Detroit Lions committed a false start in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings has sparked conspiracy theories — but has a logical explanation.
Detroit allowed five sacks and a total of eight tackles for loss. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was a force on stunts, as he recorded 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.
Detroit Lions have some of their core locked into contracts, but have some starters set to hit 2026 NFL free agency. Here's the list.
Can the Lions still make the playoffs? Yes, but what does Detroit need to happen as Christmas Day vs. the Minnesota Vikings arrives?
A big 2026 NFL offseason is next for Detroit Lions after they missed playoffs for 1st time since 2022. Here are 4 positions Brad Holmes must address.
The Lions can only make the playoffs as the 7-seed, which will play the 2-seed in the wild-card round. Currently the 2-seed is the Bears, who have clinched a playoff berth and are a win OR a Packers loss away from winning the NFC North.
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NFL Coach’s Challenge: Should the Detroit Lions Fire Dan Campbell?
A day after a disastrous loss to a shorthanded Minnesota Vikings team with their playoff lives on the line, we discuss if the Detroit Lions should can Campbell.
It was a dreadful performance from Dan Campbell's squad, with Detroit committing six turnovers – yes, six turnovers for the first time since 2015 – and averaging a measly 3.61 yards per play. It marked the Lions’ sixth-worst offensive efficiency in a game since 2010 (and their very worst efficiency in a contest since 2020).
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