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The Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers face off at 4:25 p.m. ET as two teams still vying for one of the remaining playoff spots in their respective conferences. With a win, the Lions will be just a game out of the final Wild Card spot, trailing only the 9-5-1 Green Bay Packers. With two games […]
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The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their inactives ahead of their Week 16 matchup. All eyes are on the Lions’ offensive line, as five of their 11 linemen are dealing with injuries, including three starters. While Taylor Decker (shoulder) and Christian Mahogany (fibula) have been cleared to play, Graham Glasgow (knee) has […]
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As we wait for the Detroit Lions to take the field in the 4 p.m. ET window (4:25 p.m. ET kickoff), NFL Week 16 continues with an early slate that… well, it sucks. Of the seven games kicking off at 1 p.m. ET, only one (Buccaneers vs. Panthers) involves two teams still in the playoff […]
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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 16, the Detroit Lions (8-6) are back in the Motor City for the final home game of the 2025 regular season, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6). […]
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Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in. The Detroit Lions return to Ford Field for the home season finale against the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers, making his 27th career start against Detroit, as the Lions look for their 16th straight win following a loss, a streak dating back to 2022. Back in 2021—the last […]
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An old nemesis returns. The Detroit Lions host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 as Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces off against his old divisional rival, possibly for the final time. In their last matchup, the Lions sent Rodgers packing out of Green Bay, ending their playoff hopes in 2022. Since then, Rodgers has switched […]
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With little help from games on Thursday and Saturday, the Detroit Lions will almost certainly need to win out to make the NFL playoffs—and they’ll still need some help. But it all begins on Sunday with their pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here’s how you can catch the game on TV, streaming, and radio—along […]
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The Green Bay Packers let a huge game slip away from them against the Chicago Bears, and it has put a big damper on the Detroit Lions’ playoff odds. Had the Packers held onto their late, fourth-quarter 10-point lead, Detroit’s playoff odds would’ve jumped to 32%. Now, they sit at 22% (per NYT Playoff Simulator). […]
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The NFL has expanded to Saturday this week, and it means big stakes for the NFC playoff race—something that should have the attention of all Detroit Lions fans. Saturday kicks off with a late afternoon matchup (5 p.m. ET) between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. While there is not much at stake for the […]
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The Detroit Lions have finally placed safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve, effectively ending the All-Pro defender’s season. Joseph has been dealing with a knee injury for essentially the entire season, but there was some brief hope he’d be able to return to the field. After suffering a setback during a recent practice, Joseph has […]
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The NFL has expanded to Saturday for Week 16, and it features two games that will have a big impact on the NFC playoff standings. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off at 5 p.m. ET, and the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at 8:20 p.m. ET. For the Detroit Lions, who […]
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Madden season is coming to a close. With just three Detroit Lions games left, there are only three games left to simulate on the popular video game series. Unfortunately, next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings falls on Christmas, and I will not be in town to simulate Lions vs. Vikings on Madden. So that […]
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With the Detroit Lions’ margin for error gone in their playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the first team in their way between them and the postseason. If Detroit drops their home finale to the AFC foe, their playoff chances aren’t completely gone, but we’re talking about postseason odds in the single digits. On paper, […]
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The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 16 matchup in downtown Detroit. There are a lot of moving parts along the Lions’ interior offensive line right now, as several starters are dealing with injuries or attempting to return from one. Let’s take a look at […]
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The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) will square off in a Week 16 matchup at Ford Field, the final regular-season home game of the year. “Steelers, man. Got a lot of respect for this team, got a lot of respect for Mike Tomlin, been doing it for a long time, hell of a […]
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Through the years, the NFL has had it’s share of issues come and go as it pertains to officiating. Without diving too deep into the real issues that have been popping up in the 2025 season, I am going to focus on one aspect that the league has placed a heavy emphasis on this year—taunting […]
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The Detroit Lions cannot wait any longer. If they’re going to make a serious Super Bowl push, it has to start this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For any realistic chance to make the playoffs, the Lions need to win out, and even that doesn’t guarantee them a spot in the postseason. The Steelers, too, […]
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The Detroit Lions are in a tight spot, but playoff hopes are still alive. This week they take on an old friend—Aaron Rodgers and the 8-6 Pittsburgh Steelers. Luckily, the Lions will play in front of that loud, rowdy Ford Field home crowd. On Pride of Detroit, we’ve got Erik Schlitt breaking down Pittsburgh’ offensive […]
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Even when I try to go simple with my bold prediction, it still doesn’t come true. Last week’s prediction was a big ask, despite it being straightforward. This week’s bold prediction might be too much to ask for in this game, but as much as the Detroit Lions are in must-win mode, so am I. […]
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NFL Week 16 kicks off with one of the best games of the week. The Los Angeles Rams sit atop the entire NFC, but their division-rival Seattle Seahawks are right on their heels. Both teams sit at 11-3 on the season, meaning this game will have huge implications on the conference’s playoff race. The winner […]
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We’re nearing the end of the regular season, and the playoff race has officially reached a fever pitch. As we have done in past seasons, our staff will be making weekly predictions for every game on the NFL schedule. Each of the Pride of Detroit staff will pick the moneyline (winner of the game, no […]
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This week’s Detroit Lions coordinator recap focuses a little more on recapping the loss to the Los Angeles Rams rather than looking forward to the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it features a lot of interesting topics, including Jameson Williams’ explosion over the past six games, some important self-scouting on defense, and a full-throated endorsement of kicker […]
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The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their Thursday injury reports as they prepare to face off in Week 16 at Ford Field. 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 […]
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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spoke in the front of the media on Thursday after the team’s 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and admitted his unit’s performance was nowhere near acceptable. Any time the offense scores 34 points, in his opinion, the team should win the game. Sheppard was quick to point […]
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We are back with another episode of Pride of Detroit’s weekly preview podcast, “Before the Roar,” where myself (Morgan), Meko Scott, and Max Gerber breakdown everything ahead of the Detroit Lions’ Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, the Lions’ path to the […]
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