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The Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams certainly made a dent in their opportunity to make the playoffs. By some estimations, a win would have put the Lions’ odds well over 60% to make the playoffs—despite the fact that they would be still be in the eighth seed after Week 15. Now those […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
If there’s anything that Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams made clear, it’s that the Detroit Lions are probably not included in the top tier of NFL teams right now. In fact, when you look at their overall schedule right now, the only wins over a team currently in a playoff spot are their […]
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Week 15 comes to a close with a “Monday Night Football” matchup featuring the Miami Dolphins (6-7) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6). The Dolphins are riding a four-game win streak and trying to claw their way back into playoff contention, while the Steelers are trying to hold onto their lead in the AFC North. The […]
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The Detroit Lions came out of their game against the Los Angeles Rams relatively unscathed when it comes to their injury situation, but the biggest concern was for cornerback Amik Robertson. The Lions’ veteran cornerback left the game early with a hand injury, leaving Detroit’s already-thin secondary even more shorthanded. On Monday, Lions coach Dan […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
We often like to play the blame game after a Detroit Lions loss, but in their 41-34 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams, there is not just one finger to point. Detroit had their struggles on both sides of the ball. The offense stalled dramatically at the worst possible time, and the […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-6) dropped a tough game to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, putting them in a precarious situation with just three games remaining in the regular season. With Detroit likely needing to win out to keep their playoff hopes alive, let’s take a look at how the Lions adjusted to all […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
Many fans were left disgruntled over yet another controversial call in a Detroit Lions game. In the Lions’ 41-34 loss to the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, every single point mattered. So when a controversial touchdown call late in the third quarter popped up, many were quick to cry foul. Rams tight end […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
An odd coaching and officiating sequence happened in the first quarter of the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After the Rams completed a 23-yard pass all the way down the Lions’ 3-yard line, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag. It was an odd choice, because there didn’t seem to […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
The loss to the Los Angeles Rams was not an unexpected outcome, but that does not make it an easy pill to swallow for the Detroit Lions. The Lions sit at 8-6 on the season with three games left to play and things are dire. The odds of making the playoffs sit below 50 percent, […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) will square off in a Week 16 interdivisional battle between two teams with NFL playoff aspirations. While we know the outcome of the Lions’ Week 15 game, the Steelers have yet to play—they take on the Miami Dolphins on “Monday Night Football”—but that won’t prevent the sports […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
The margin of error is gone. The Detroit Lions were facing a tough task against the Los Angeles Rams, and the NFC West titan showed why they are presently a Super Bowl favorite. The Rams offense was nigh unstoppable, churning out 41 points in a beatdown of the Lions defense. However, the Lions offense did […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
In their fourth matchup since the 2021 trade, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams faced off in another close game. Detroit took the lead first, and while they were up 24-17 at the half, their adjustments made in the second half hurt the team. In the second half, the offense scored only 10 points, […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions dropped their sixth game of the season on Sunday, losing to the Los Angeles Rams 41-34. At 8-6, they remain on the outside looking in for the NFC playoff picture, but they are far from out of it. In fact, the picture is as clear as ever. Detroit didn’t get the key […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Detroit Lions are holding onto a 24-17 lead at halftime over the Los Angeles Rams. Can they keep pace in this shootout and come away with a big road victory? Come chat with us for the final two quarters.
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In the first half, it looked like the Detroit Lions were prepared to go toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Rams and their red-hot offense. Jared Goff threw three first-half touchdowns, and the Lions took a 24-17 lead into halftime. But in the second half, the offense went completely cold. They started the third quarter by […]
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The Detroit Lions are on the west coast for a big game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions are the first team on the outside of the NFC playoff picture and will likely need to go at least 3-1 down the stretch to work their way in. A win over the Rams gives them […]
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The Detroit Lions (8-5) and Los Angeles Rams (10-3) have declared their inactives ahead of their Week 15 matchup, and the Lions got a bit of good and bad news on the injury front after a week full of bad news. First, to recap the bad news. The Lions will be without their top three safeties […]
3 months ago | 1 read
With the Detroit Lions’ big game against the Los Angeles Rams in the late window of Sunday games, fans can enjoy the 1 p.m. ET timeslot unencumbered. Unfortunately, there’s really only one game that Lions fans should be tuning into during the early slot. The Cleveland Browns take on the Chicago Bears in a frigid […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
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 15, the Detroit Lions (8-5) are on the road, traveling to the West Coast to take on the Los Angeles Rams (10-3). To help you prepare for […]
3 months ago | 1 read
Technically, the Detroit Lions still hold their own postseason destiny in their hands. If they finish the season with four straight wins, they’re in. But that’s rarely how things work in the NFL. It’s hard to win every week in this league and, more likely than not, the Lions will need at least a little […]
3 months ago | 7 reads
What a way to start this big four-game stretch for the Detroit Lions, eh? With little room for error in the final four weeks of the regular season, which has flown by, Detroit travels out west to take on the Los Angeles Rams. This game has big implications for how the playoffs can shake out, […]
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There’s no denying the Los Angeles Rams have a roster chock-full of talent. From an explosive offense to a swarming defense, they are one of the most well-rounded teams, and they’ve got playmakers at each level. But the game of football is often decided by matchups. It’s not just about one side’s talents, but the […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams face off in the late afternoon window in one of the biggest games of Week 15. The Lions are desperately trying to reach the final playoff spot in the NFC race, while the Rams are fighting off several teams—including division rival Seahawks—for the conference’s top spot. Here’s how […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
As expected, the Detroit Lions have placed Brian Branch on injured reserve after the safety suffered a torn Achilles in last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. For now, it appears fellow safety Kerby Joseph has avoided IR. However, on Friday, Lions coach Dan Campbell said it was a possibility that Joseph could eventually land […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
On Saturday, ahead of traveling to the West Coast for a Week 15 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions announced that they have downgraded two players to OUT: safety Thomas Harper (concussion) and Christian Mahogany (fibula). With Brian Branch likely headed to injured reserve later on Saturday (transactions are typically announced at […]
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