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2025 Detroit Lions season

The 2025 season was the Detroit Lions' 96th in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes.

2025 Detroit Lions season
OwnerSheila Ford Hamp
General managerBrad Holmes
Head coachDan Campbell
Home stadiumFord Field
Results
Record9–8
Division place4th NFC North
PlayoffsDid not qualify
All-ProsILB Jack Campbell (1st team)
OT Penei Sewell (1st team)
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (2nd team)
DE Aidan Hutchinson (2nd team)
Pro Bowlers
6
Uniform

The Lions failed to match their franchise-best 15-2 record from the previous season following a Week 9 loss at home to their division rival Minnesota Vikings. Despite entering the year as Super Bowl favorites by media experts and opening the season on a strong 7-4 start and one game behind the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears, the Lions suffered a late-season collapse and won just two out of its final six games. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2022 following a Week 17 loss on Christmas Day to the Vikings — a game where they committed a season-high six turnovers after coming into the game with 8 total turnovers all season long.

Player movements

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Free agents

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Position Player Free agency
tag		 Date signed 2025 team Source
DEMyles AdamsRFAMarch 12Detroit Lions[1]
OLBMitchell AgudeERFAMarch 17Detroit Lions[2]
GKayode AwosikaRFAMarch 28Detroit Lions[3]
KMichael BadgleyUFAOctober 7Indianapolis Colts[4]
ILBDerrick BarnesUFAMarch 10Detroit Lions[5]
QBTeddy BridgewaterUFAAugust 5Tampa Bay Buccaneers[6]
DEMarcus DavenportUFAMarch 10Detroit Lions[7]
CBCarlton DavisUFAMarch 13New England Patriots[8]
CBKhalil DorseyUFAMarch 20Detroit Lions[9]
TConnor GalvinERFA
SIfeatu MelifonwuUFAMarch 13Miami Dolphins[10]
CBEmmanuel MoseleyUFA
DEAl-Quadin MuhammadUFAMarch 19Detroit Lions[11]
GNetane MutiUFAJanuary 22Detroit Lions[12]
ILBBen NiemannUFASeptember 23New York Jets[13]
CMichael NieseERFAApril 23Detroit Lions[14]
ILBTrevor NowaskeERFAMarch 13Detroit Lions[15]
DTPat O'ConnorUFAMarch 18Detroit Lions[16]
DTLevi OnwuzurikeUFAMarch 13Detroit Lions[17]
WRTim PatrickUFAMarch 14Detroit Lions[18]
DTKyle PekoUFAAugust 11New England Patriots[19]
OLBAnthony PittmanRFAMarch 13Detroit Lions[20]
RBCraig ReynoldsRFAMarch 18Detroit Lions[21]
WRAllen RobinsonUFA
TDan SkipperUFAMarch 10Detroit Lions
ILBEzekiel TurnerUFAMarch 10Detroit Lions[22]
CBKindle VildorUFAMarch 13Tampa Bay Buccaneers[23]
DEJonah WilliamsUFAMarch 17New Orleans Saints[24]
GKevin ZeitlerUFAMarch 13Tennessee Titans[25]
TEShane ZylstraRFAMarch 18Detroit Lions[26]

Additions

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* = Practice Squad signings
Position Player Previous team Date Source
WRRonnie BellSan Francisco 49ersJanuary 21[27]
DTRoy LopezArizona CardinalsMarch 13[28]
CBD.J. ReedNew York JetsMarch 13[29]
LBGrant StuardIndianapolis ColtsMarch 13[30]
QBKyle AllenPittsburgh SteelersMarch 14[31]
TEKenny YeboahNew York JetsMarch 15[32]
CBRock Ya-SinSan Francisco 49ersMarch 20[33]
CBAvonte MaddoxPhiladelphia EaglesMarch 21[34]
WRMalik TaylorNew York JetsMay 12[35]
DERaequan WilliamsCarolina PanthersMay 12[35]
LBZach CunninghamDenver BroncosMay 27[36]
CBDivaad WilsonNew York GiantsJune 2[37]
OCTrystan ColonArizona CardinalsJune 4[38]
CBDicaprio BootleLos Angeles ChargersJuly 18[39]
RBJabari SmallTennessee TitansJuly 18[39]
CBNick WhitesideSt. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)July 28[40]
RBJacob SaylorsSt. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)July 29[41]
OTJustin HerronNew Orleans SaintsAugust 2[42]
CBD.J. MillerMichigan Panthers (UFL)August 4[43]
CBLuq BarcooDallas CowboysAugust 5[44]
TESteven StilianosSan Antonio Brahmas (UFL)August 7[45]
TEGunnar OakesMichigan Panthers (UFL)August 10[46]
RBDeon JacksonDC Defenders (UFL)August 10[46]
OGGunner BrittonDC Defenders (UFL)August 10[46]
OGKeaton SutherlandBirmingham Stallions (UFL)August 10[46]
OGZack JohnsonSan Francisco 49ersAugust 14[47]
CBAllan GeorgeWashington CommandersAugust 14[47]
SSDaniel ThomasJacksonville JaguarsAugust 27
DETyrus WheatDallas CowboysAugust 27
DTTyler LacyJacksonville JaguarsAugust 27
DEAndre Carter II *Las Vegas RaidersAugust 28
SThomas HarperLas Vegas RaidersAugust 29
QBC. J. Beathard *Jacksonville JaguarsSeptember 4
OTDevin Cochran *Cincinnati BengalsSeptember 9
LBMonty Rice *New England PatriotsSeptember 9
WRMalik Cunningham *Baltimore RavensSeptember 16
TERoss DwelleySan Francisco 49ersSeptember 16
DTQuinton JeffersonBuffalo BillsSeptember 24[48]
LBTy SummersNew York GiantsSeptember 30[49][50]
CBTre Flowers *Chicago BearsOctober 1[50]
CBArthur MauletHouston TexansOctober 9
CBKendall Fuller *Miami DolphinsOctober 14
SJammie RobinsonKansas City ChiefsOctober 16
OTJack Conley *New England PatriotsNovember 5
OTChris Hubbard *New York GiantsNovember 5
TEAnthony FirkserKansas City ChiefsNovember 11
TEGiovanni Ricci *Minnesota VikingsNovember 30
WRAndrew Armstrong *Minnesota VikingsNovember 30
TEHayden RucciMiami DolphinsDecember 1
SDamontae Kazee *Cleveland BrownsDecember 8
SJalen MillsMiami DolphinsDecember 10
CBKeenan Garber *Indianapolis ColtsDecember 16

Trades

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Releases

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Off-season

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Training camp/preseason

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Position Player 2025 team Release date Source
CB Gavin Holmes June 2
CB Divaad Wilson June 4
RB Anthony Tyus III Seattle Seahawks
Carolina Panthers		 July 17
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver July 27
TE Luke Deal July 29
DE Raequan Williams August 2
RB Kye Robichaux Detroit Lions August 4
RB Jabari Small Detroit Lions August 10
OG Keaton Sutherland Dallas Renegades (UFL) August 22
CB Dicaprio Bootle August 22
DE Ahmed Hassanein Detroit Lions August 26
DE Myles Adams Detroit Lions August 26
C Trystan Colon Detroit Lions August 26
WR Tom Kennedy Detroit Lions August 26
OG Netane Muti Detroit Lions August 26
LB Anthony Pittman Detroit Lions August 26
OT Dan Skipper Detroit Lions August 26
WR Malik Taylor August 26
DE Mitchell Agude Houston Gamblers (UFL) August 26
CB Luq Barcoo St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) August 26
WR Ronnie Bell Detroit Lions August 26
OG Gunner Britton Louisville Kings (UFL) August 26
OG Keith Cooper Detroit Lions August 26
CB Allan George Orlando Storm (UFL) August 26
LB DaRon Gilbert Birmingham Stallions (UFL) August 26
S Erick Hallett Detroit Lions August 26
QB Hendon Hooker Carolina Panthers
New York Jets		 August 26
TE Zach Horton Detroit Lions August 26
RB Deon Jackson DC Defenders (UFL) August 26
LB Zack Johnson August 26
WR Jakobie Keeney-James Green Bay Packers August 26
S Ian Kennelly August 26
DE Nate Lynn Tennessee Titans August 26
DT Brodric Martin Kansas City Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers
Las Vegas Raiders		 August 26
WR Jackson Meeks Detroit Lions August 26
CB D.J. Miller Columbus Aviators (UFL) August 26
OG Mason Miller August 26
C Michael Niese Detroit Lions August 26
S Morice Norris August 26
TE Gunnar Oakes Columbus Aviators (UFL) August 26
CB Tyson Russell August 26
RB Jacob Saylors Detroit Lions August 26
TE Steven Stilianos Orlando Storm (UFL) August 26
S Loren Strickland Detroit Lions August 26
DE Isaac Ukwu Detroit Lions August 26
S Nick Whiteside Detroit Lions August 26

Regular season

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Position Player 2025 team Release date Source
DE Isaac Ukwu Michigan Panthers (UFL) September 4
LB Anthony Pittman September 9
LB Monty Rice Louisville Kings (UFL) September 16
WR Ronnie Bell New Orleans Saints September 30
C Kingsley Eguakun Detroit Lions October 11
DT Chris Smith Detroit Lions October 11
S Loren Strickland Detroit Lions October 14
DE Keith Cooper Cleveland Browns October 16
LB Ty Summers Detroit Lions October 20
CB Kendall Fuller October 27
OT Justin Herron November 4
TE Kenny Yeboah November 4
S Jammie Robinson Atlanta Falcons November 8
OT Jack Conley November 11
OT Pat O'Connor Detroit Lions November 15
S Erick Hallett Detroit Lions November 22
LB Ty Summers Chicago Bears November 22
DT Quinton Jefferson November 25
CB Arthur Maulet Detroit Lions November 25
CB Nick Whiteside Detroit Lions November 25
RB Craig Reynolds New England Patriots November 26 [56][57]
CB Tre Flowers Pittsburgh Steelers November 30
OG Netane Muti December 1
WR Andrew Armstrong December 8
TE Ross Dwelley Carolina Panthers December 9
TE Hayden Rucci Miami Dolphins December 10

Practice squad poaching

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Position Player 2025 team Release date Source
DE Andre Carter II Miami Dolphins November 5 [58]
S Erick Hallett Tennessee Titans December 16 [59]

Retirements

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Position Player Date retired Source
DE John Cominsky March 31, 2025 [60]
C Frank Ragnow June 2, 2025 [61]
QB Jake Fromm August 18, 2025 [62]
WR Antoine Green August 28, 2025 [63]

Draft

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2025 Detroit Lions draft selections
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
128 Tyleik WilliamsDTOhio State
257 Tate RatledgeGGeorgiafrom Broncos[A]
60 Traded to the Denver Broncos[A]
370 Isaac TeSlaaWRArkansasfrom Jacksonville[B]
92 Traded to the New York Jets[C]
102 Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars[B]2020 Resolution JC-2A selection[D]
4130 Traded to the Denver Broncos[A]
134 Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles[E]from Eagles[F]
5164 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[G]
171 Miles FrazierGLSUfrom New England Patriots
6182 Traded to the New England Patriotsfrom Jacksonville Jaguars
196 Ahmed HassaneinDEBoise Statefrom Buccaneers[H]
204 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[I]
7228 Traded to the New England Patriotsfrom Cowboys[J]
230 Dan JacksonSGeorgiafrom Cardinals via Panthers and Broncos
244 Dominic LovettWRGeorgia

Draft trades

  1. 1 2 3 The Lions traded a second round selection (60th overall) and a fourth round selection (130th overall) for a 2nd round selection (57th overall) and a 7th round selection (230th overall).[64]
  2. 1 2 The Jaguars traded a third round selection (70th overall), a sixth round selection (182nd overall) and a 2026 sixth round selection in exchange for a third round selection (102nd overall) and two 2026 third round selections.[65]
  3. ↑ The Lions traded a third-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round selection (126th overall).[66]
  4. ↑ The Lions received a Resolution JC-2A third-round selection in both the 2025 and 2026 drafts as compensation for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn being hired as the head coach of the New York Jets.[67]
  5. ↑ The Lions traded a 2023 seventh-round selection and RB D'Andre Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth-round selection (134th overall) and a 2023 seventh-round selection.[68]
  6. ↑ The Lions traded a fourth-round selection (134th overall) and 2024 fifth- and sixth-round selections (164th and 201st overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2024 fourth- and sixth-round selections (132nd and 210th overall).[69]
  7. ↑ The Lions traded a fifth-round selection and a 2026 sixth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for DE Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round selection.[70]
  8. ↑ The Lions traded a 2024 third-round selection (92nd overall) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a sixth-round selection, a 2024 sixth-round selection and CB Carlton Davis.[71]
  9. ↑ The Lions traded a sixth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones.[72]
  10. ↑ The Lions traded 2024 first- and third-round selections (29th and 73rd overall) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a seventh-round selection and a 2024 first-round selection (24th overall).[73]
2025 Detroit Lions undrafted free agents
Name Position College Ref.
Keith Cooper DL Houston [74]
Luke Deal TE Auburn
Leif Fautanu C Arizona State [75]
Gavin Holmes CB Texas
Zach Horton TE/FB Indiana
Jakobie Keeney-James WR UMass
Ian Kennelly S Grand Valley State
Jackson Meeks WR Syracuse
Mason Miller OL North Dakota State
Caden Prieskorn TE Ole Miss
Kye Robichaux RB Boston College
Tyson Russell CB Vanderbilt
Anthony Tyus III RB Ohio

Staff

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2025 Detroit Lions staff

Front office

  • Owner – Sheila Ford Hamp
  • Vice chairpeople – William Clay Ford Jr., Martha Ford Morse, Elizabeth Ford Kontulis
  • President/CEO – Rod Wood
  • Executive vice president & general manager – Brad Holmes
  • Chief operating officer – Mike Disner
  • Special assistant/chairperson – Chris Spielman
  • Assistant general manager – Ray Agnew
  • Director of scouting – Dwayne Joseph
  • Director of college scouting – Brian Hudspeth
  • Director of pro scouting – Rob Lohman
  • Assistant director of pro scouting - Joe Kelleher
  • Senior personnel executive – John Dorsey
  • Senior director of football administration - Charlie Adkins

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Kelvin Sheppard
  • Run game coordinator/defensive line – Kacy Rodgers
  • Linebackers – Shaun Dion Hamilton
  • Passing game coordinator/defensive backs – Deshea Townsend
  • Senior defensive assistant/outside linebackers – David Corrao
  • Defensive assistant – Caleb Collins
  • Defensive assistant – August Mangin
  • Defensive assistant/safeties – Jim O'Neil
  • Defensive quality control – Dré Thompson

Special teams coaches

  • Special teams coordinator – Dave Fipp
  • Assistant special teams – Jett Modkins

Strength and conditioning

  • Director of sports performance – Mike Clark
  • Director of sports science – Jill Costanza
  • Head strength & conditioning – Josh Schuler
  • Assistant strength & conditioning – Thaddeus Jackson
  • Assistant strength & conditioning - Cameron Josse

Final roster

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2025 Detroit Lions roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

 Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
52 active, 16 reserve, 16 practice squad

Preseason

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On April 23, the NFL announced that the Lions would play the Los Angeles Chargers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 31, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.[76]

The remainder of the Lions' preseason opponents and schedule was announced on May 14—in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.[77][78]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
HOF July 31 vs. Los Angeles Chargers L 7–34 0–1 Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium Recap
1 August 8[a] at Atlanta Falcons W 17–10 1–1 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
2 August 16 Miami Dolphins L 17–24 1–2 Ford Field Recap
3 August 23 Houston Texans L 7–26 1–3 Ford Field Recap

Regular season

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Schedule

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 7 at Green Bay Packers L 13–27 0–1 Lambeau Field Recap
2 September 14 Chicago Bears W 52–21 1–1 Ford Field Recap
3 September 22 at Baltimore Ravens W 38–30 2–1 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
4 September 28 Cleveland Browns W 34–10 3–1 Ford Field Recap
5 October 5 at Cincinnati Bengals W 37–24 4–1 Paycor Stadium Recap
6 October 12 at Kansas City Chiefs L 17–30 4–2 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
7 October 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 24–9 5–2 Ford Field Recap
8 Bye
9 November 2 Minnesota Vikings L 24–27 5–3 Ford Field Recap
10 November 9 at Washington Commanders W 44–22 6–3 Northwest Stadium Recap
11 November 16 at Philadelphia Eagles L 9–16 6–4 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
12 November 23 New York Giants W 34–27 (OT) 7–4 Ford Field Recap
13 November 27 Green Bay Packers L 24–31 7–5 Ford Field Recap
14 December 4 Dallas Cowboys W 44–30 8–5 Ford Field Recap
15 December 14 at Los Angeles Rams L 34–41 8–6 SoFi Stadium Recap
16 December 21 Pittsburgh Steelers L 24–29 8–7 Ford Field Recap
17 December 25 at Minnesota Vikings L 10–23 8–8 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
18 January 4 at Chicago Bears W 19–16 9–8 Soldier Field Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

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Week 1: at Green Bay Packers

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Week 1: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 3 3713
Packers 10 7 01027

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information

In the season opener, the Lions visited their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers. The Packers scored ten points in the first quarter via a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Tucker Kraft and a 34-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. The Lions got on the board in the second quarter via a 30-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Packers responded with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Love to Jayden Reed, which made the score 17–3 in favor of Green Bay at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a 27-yard field goal by Bates. The Packers scored ten points in the fourth quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from Josh Jacobs and a 38-yard field goal by McManus. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Isaac TeSlaa, making the final score 27–13 in favor of Green Bay. This was the first road loss for the Lions since losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023–24 NFC Championship Game.

Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears

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Week 2: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bears 7 7 0721
Lions 14 14 101452

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

In Week 2, the Lions hosted their division rival the Chicago Bears. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a six-yard touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs. The Bears responded with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze to tie the game. The Lions regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery. The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter via an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Brock Wright. The Bears responded with a six-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Odunze. The Lions scored the final points of the half via a four-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, which made the score 28–14 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions scored ten points in the third quarter via a 34-yard field goal by Jake Bates and a 44-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jameson Williams. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the fourth quarter, first an eight-yard touchdown pass from Goff to St. Brown for the Lions, then a three-yard touchdown run from D'Andre Swift for the Bears. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a four-yard touchdown pass from Goff to St. Brown, making the final score 52–21 in favor of Detroit. This was Bears head coach Ben Johnson's first return to Detroit since leaving the Lions as offensive coordinator to become head coach of the Bears.

Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens

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Week 3: Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 7 71738
Ravens 7 7 7930

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

In week 3, the Lions visited the Baltimore Ravens, who were heavy favorites to win the game. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs. The Ravens responded with a 28-yard touchdown run from Derrick Henry to tie the game. The teams exchanged touchdowns in the second quarter, first a one-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery for the Lions, then a three-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Rashod Bateman for the Ravens, tying the score at 14–14 at half-time. The Ravens took their first lead of the game in the third quarter via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Mark Andrews. The Lions responded with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown to again tie the game. The Lions extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a four-yard touchdown run from Gibbs. The teams then exchanged field goals, first a 41-yard field goal by Tyler Loop for the Ravens, then a 45-yard field goal by Jake Bates for the Lions. The Lions extended their lead via a 31-yard touchdown run from Montgomery. The Ravens scored the final points of the game via a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Andrews, followed by a failed two-point conversion attempt, making the final score 38–30 in favor of Detroit. The win marked the Lions' first victory against the Ravens since 2005, their first road victory against the Ravens in franchise history, and their first win in Baltimore since the 1977 season when they defeated the then-Baltimore Colts.[81]

Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns

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Week 4: Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Browns 7 0 3010
Lions 7 13 01434

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,494
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In week 4, the Lions hosted the Cleveland Browns. The Browns opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Quinshon Judkins. The Lions responded with an eight-yard touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs to tie the game. The Lions scored 13 points in the second quarter via a 48-yard field goal by Jake Bates, a two-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, and a 58-yard field goal by Bates, which made the score 20–7 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Browns scored the only points of the third quarter via a 33-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt. The Lions scored 14 points in the fourth quarter via a 65-yard punt return by Kalif Raymond and an eight-yard touchdown pass from Goff to St-Brown, making the final score 34–10 in favor of Detroit.

Week 5: at Cincinnati Bengals

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Week 5: Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 7 14937
Bengals 0 3 02124

at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Game information

In week 5, the Lions visited the Cincinnati Bengals. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Sam LaPorta. The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter via a three-yard touchdown pass from David Montgomery to Brock Wright. The Bengals finally got on the board via a 50-yard field goal by Evan McPherson as time expired in the half, which made the score 14–3 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions scored 14 points in the third quarter via a 20-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jahmyr Gibbs and an eight-yard touchdown run from Montgomery. The Bengals scored 14 unanswered points to begin the fourth quarter via a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jake Browning to Ja'Marr Chase and a 64-yard touchdown pass from Browning to Chase, reducing the Lions' lead to nine points. The teams then exchanged touchdowns, first a 12-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Isaac TeSlaa for the Lions, then a two-yard touchdown pass from Browning to Tee Higgins for the Bengals. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a safety, making the final score 37–24 in favor of Detroit. With the win, the Lions defeated the Bengals for the first time since 1992 and snapped their seven-game losing streak against them.[82]

Week 6: at Kansas City Chiefs

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Week 6: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 3 7 0717
Chiefs 6 7 71030

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

In week 6, the Lions visited the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 28-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Chiefs responded with a six-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Xavier Worthy, and a failed point after touchdown. The Lions regained the lead in the second quarter via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams. The Chiefs scored the final points of the half via a one-yard touchdown run from Mahomes, which made the score 13–10 in favor of Kansas City at half-time. The Chiefs scored the only points of the third quarter via a nine-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Hollywood Brown. The Lions opened the fourth quarter with a four-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Sam LaPorta. The Chiefs responded with ten unanswered points via a three-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Brown and a 33-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, making the final score 30–17 in favor of Kansas City.[83]

At the end of the game, a fight broke out near midfield. Mahomes attempted to give a high-five to Lions safety Brian Branch as they met near midfield. However, Branch walked past Mahomes without acknowledging him. Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster confronted Branch over that. In response, Branch threw a right hook that knocked Smith-Schuster to the ground, sparking a fight.[84] The NFL later suspended Branch one game for his actions.[85]

Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 0 3 609
Lions 7 7 7324

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: October 20
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,656
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In week 7, the Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter via a 78-yard touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs. The Buccaneers finally got on the board via a 53-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin as time expired in the half, which made the score 14–3 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Buccaneers scored in the third quarter via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Tez Johnson, and a failed two-point conversion attempt. The Lions responded with a five-yard touchdown run from Gibbs. The Lions scored the only points of the fourth quarter via an NFL career-long tying 58-yard field goal by Jake Bates, making the final score 24–9 in favor of Detroit.

Week 9: vs. Minnesota Vikings

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Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 14 3 7327
Lions 7 7 3724

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

Following their bye week, in week 9, the Lions hosted their divisional rival, the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 40-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Sam LaPorta. The Vikings responded with a ten-yard touchdown pass from J. J. McCarthy to Justin Jefferson to tie the game. The Vikings extended their lead via a seven-yard touchdown pass from McCarthy to T. J. Hockenson. The Lions again tied the game in the second quarter via a two-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery. The Vikings scored the final points of the half via a 50-yard field goal by Will Reichard, which made the score 17–14 in favor of Minnesota at half-time. The Vikings extended their lead in the third quarter via a nine-yard touchdown run from McCarthy. The Lions responded with a 41-yard field goal by Jake Bates. During the fourth quarter, the Lions' attempted comeback failed when Bates' 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Levi Drake Rodriguez and recovered by Isaiah Rodgers. The Vikings then scored on their ensuing drive via a 20-yard field goal by Reichard, extending their lead to ten points. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a 37-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jameson Williams, making the final score 27–24 in favor of Minnesota The Lions finished with a season-high 10 penalties and allowed a season-high five sacks. This was the Lions' first loss to the Vikings since 2022.[86]

Week 10: at Washington Commanders

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Week 10: Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 14 11 10944
Commanders 3 7 6622

at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 64,470
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In week 10, the Lions visited the Washington Commanders in a rematch of the 2024 Divisional Round. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jahmyr Gibbs. The Commanders responded with a 44-yard field goal by Matt Gay. The Lions extended their lead via a nine-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions extended their lead in the second quarter via a 13-yard touchdown run from Gibbs and a two-point conversion run by David Montgomery. The Commanders responded with a one-yard touchdown run from Chris Rodriguez Jr.. The Lions scored the final points of the half via a 22-yard field goal by Jake Bates, which made the score 25–10 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions scored ten points in the third quarter via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jameson Williams and a 28-yard field goal by Bates. The Commanders responded with a four-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to Deebo Samuel, and a failed two-point conversion attempt. The Lions extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 43-yard touchdown run from Gibbs, and a blocked extra point kick. The Commanders responded with a four-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to Ben Sinnott, and a failed two-point conversion attempt. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a 48-yard field goal by Bates, making the final score 44–22 in favor of Detroit.

Played at Northwest Stadium, roughly ten miles east of Washington, D.C., Donald Trump was in attendance for this game, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NFL game since Jimmy Carter in October 1978. This led to extra security measures being enacted and Air Force One flying over the stadium in the first quarter.[87] Trump also spoke from the broadcast booth with Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma during the third quarter.[88] Trump was booed when he appeared on the jumbotron at halftime.[89]

With the blowout win, Detroit improved to 6–3.

Week 11: at Philadelphia Eagles

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Week 11: Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 6 039
Eagles 3 10 0316

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Clear, 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,879
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In Week 11, the Lions visited the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 27-yard field goal by kicker Jake Elliott, and extended its lead in the second quarter with a 34-yard field goal, also by Elliott. Detroit responded with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams. Following the score, Williams was assessed a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, enforcing the foul on the extra point attempt. The resulting 48-yard attempt sailed wide right, leaving the game tied. The Eagles retook the lead late in the half on a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts, making the score 13–6 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Philadelphia extended its lead in the fourth with a 49-yard field goal by Elliott. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a 54-yard field goal by Jake Bates, making the final score 16–9 in favor of Philadelphia. The Lions finished the game 0-for-5 on fourth-down conversion attempts.[90]

Week 12: vs. New York Giants

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Week 12: New York Giants at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Giants 10 10 07027
Lions 0 17 010734

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,238
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In Week 12, the Lions hosted the New York Giants. The Giants scored ten points in the first quarter via a 39-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to Wan'Dale Robinson and a 21-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo. The Lions finally got on the board in the second quarter via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The teams then exchanged touchdowns, first a 12-yard touchdown pas from Winston to Isaiah Hodgins for the Giants, then a three-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jahmyr Gibbs for the Lions. The Giants extended their lead via a 44-yard field goal by Koo. The Lions scored the final points of the half via a 37-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time expired, which made the score 20–17 in favor of New York at half-time. After a scoreless third quarter, the Giants extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a 33-yard touchdown pass from Gunner Olszewski to Winston. The Lions scored 10 unanswered points via a 49-yard touchdown run from Gibbs and a Lions' franchise-record-tying 59-yard field goal by Bates to tie the game and force overtime. During overtime, the Lions scored on the first play via a 69-yard touchdown run from Gibbs. The Giants' attempted comeback failed when Winston was sacked by Aidan Hutchinson on the final possession of the game, making the final score 34–27 in favor of Detroit. With the win, the Lions knocked the Giants out of playoff contention to improve to 7–4 and 2–1 against the NFC East.

The 59-yard field goal by Jake Bates tied a Lions franchise record for longest field goal.[91]

Week 13: vs. Green Bay Packers

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Thanksgiving Day games

Week 13: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Packers 3 14 14031
Lions 0 14 7324

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,662
  • Referee: Ron Torbert
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

For their annual Thanksgiving Day game, the Lions hosted their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers. For the first time since the 1982 season, the kickoff time was 1:00 p.m. rather than 12:30 p.m., as the NFL moved the start time to align with the traditional broadcast window.[92] The Packers opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 45-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. The Packers scored 14 points in the second quarter via a 22-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks and a two-yard touchdown pass from Love to Romeo Doubs. The Lions scored 14 points in the quarter via a three-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery, and a 22-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams, which made the score 17–14 in favor of Green Bay at half-time. The Packers scored 14 points in the third quarter via a 51-yard touchdown pass from Love to Christian Watson and a one-yard touchdown pass from Love to Wicks. The Lions responded with a 17-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Isaac TeSlaa. The Lions scored the only points of the fourth quarter via a 31-yard field goal by Jake Bates, making the final score 31–24 in favor of Green Bay. For the second game this season, they failed to convert on any 4th down conversions, going 0/3 on 4th Downs. With the loss, the Lions were swept by the Packers for the first time since 2020.

Week 14: vs. Dallas Cowboys

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Week 14: Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 6 101130
Lions 10 10 71744

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

In week 14, the Lions hosted the Dallas Cowboys. The game was exclusive to WJBK in Detroit. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 38-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Cowboys responded with a 57-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey to tie the game. The Lions regained the lead via a one-yard touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs. The Cowboys scored six points in the second quarter via two field goals by Aubrey, from 42-yards, and 55-yards, respectively. The Lions responded with a 35-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery. The Lions scored the final points of the quarter via a 47-yard field goal by Bates as time expired in the half, which made the score 20–9 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Lions extended their lead in the third quarter via a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Isaac TeSlaa. The Cowboys scored ten points in the quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Javonte Williams and a 63-yard field goal by Aubrey. The Cowboys scored 11 points in the fourth quarter via a 42-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Ryan Flournoy and a two-point conversion pass from Prescott to Jake Ferguson, and a 29-yard field goal by Aubrey. The Lions scored 17 points in the quarter via a 46-yard field goal by Bates, and two rushing touchdowns from Gibbs, from ten yards and 13 yards, respectively, making the final score 44–30 in favor of Detroit. With their second straight win over Dallas, the Lions improved to 8–5 and finished 3–1 against the NFC East.

Week 15: at Los Angeles Rams

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Week 15: Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 17 01034
Rams 7 10 17741

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: December 14
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 65 °F (18 °C) (fixed roof)
  • Game attendance: 74,701
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

In week 15, the Lions visited the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 17-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Rams responded with a four-yard touchdown run from Kyren Williams to tie the game. The Lions scored 17 points in the second quarter via a 24-yard field goal by Jake Bates, an eight-yard touchdown pass from Goff to St. Brown and a 31-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jameson Williams. The Rams scored ten points in the quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Williams and a 37-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis as time expired in the half, which made the score 24–17 in favor of Detroit at half-time. The Rams scored 17 points in the third quarter via a 44-yard field goal by Mevis, a 26-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson, and an 11-yard touchdown run from Blake Corum. The Rams extended their lead in the fourth quarter via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Parkinson. The Lions scored ten points in the quarter via a 48-yard field goal by Jake Bates and a one-yard touchdown run from David Montgomery, making the final score 34–41 in favor of Los Angeles.

Week 16: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week 16: Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 3 7 21729
Lions 0 10 01424

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 21
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 63,798
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Lions faced the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had previously played for the Packers, the Lions’ divisional rivals.[93]

The Steelers opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 59-yard field goal by Chris Boswell. The Lions scored ten points in the second quarter via a 36-yard field goal by Jake Bates and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Isaac TeSlaa. The Steelers scored the final points of the half via a 45-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Kenneth Gainwell, tying the score at 10–10 at half-time. The Steelers scored the only points of the third quarter via a safety. The Steelers scored 17 points in the fourth quarter via a 23-yard field goal by Boswell, and two 45-yard rushing touchdowns by Jaylen Warren. The Lions scored 14 points in the quarter via a 27-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Kalif Raymond and a four-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions' attempted comeback failed when on the final play, Goff threw a fourth-down pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who caught the ball at the one yard line, but couldn't get in the end zone, so he lateraled the ball back to Goff, and Goff scored a touchdown as time expired. However, multiple flags were thrown, and officials huddled for several minutes before announcing that although Jared Goff had scored a touchdown, it was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty on Amon-Ra St. Brown, making the final score 29–24 in favor of Pittsburgh.[94] The Lions’ defense struggled, allowing Pittsburgh to finish with 481 total yards.[95]

With the loss, the Lions lost two consecutive games for the first time since the October 23 and October 30 games of the 2022 season.[96]

During the game, Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was involved in an altercation with a fan seated near the sideline. Video footage from the game showed Metcalf grabbing a shirt and engaging in a verbal exchange with the fan before attempting to strike the individual. The incident was not observed by game officials, and no penalty was assessed during the game.[97] Following the game, the National Football League stated that they were reviewing the incident.[98] After carefully reviewing the incident, Metcalf was suspended for the last two games of the regular season.[99]

Week 17: at Minnesota Vikings

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Christmas Day games

Week 17: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 7 0310
Vikings 7 0 61023

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 25
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,874
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV announcers (WWJ, WCCO, Netflix): Noah Eagle, Drew Brees, AJ Ross and Dianna Russini
    Exclusive to CBS affiliates in Detroit and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas. Out of market, game broadcast on Netflix.
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In Week 17, the Lions visited their division rival, the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. The Vikings opened the scoring in the first quarter via a one-yard touchdown run from Aaron Jones. The Lions wouldn't get on the board until the final minutes of the second quarter via a four-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Isaac TeSlaa, tying the score at 7–7 at half-time. The Vikings scored six points in the third quarter via two field goals by Will Reichard from 52 and 56 yards, respectively. The Lions scored their only points of the second half via a 48-yard field goal by Jake Bates. The Vikings scored 10 points in the fourth quarter via a 65-yard touchdown run from Jordan Addison and a 42-yard field goal by Reichard, making the final score 10–23 in favor of Minnesota. The Lions finished the game with a season-high six turnovers, after entering the game with eight turnovers through Week 16. This was their most turnovers in a game since 2015.[100] With the upset loss, they fell to 8–8 and were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2022, and were swept by Minnesota for the first time since 2020.[101]

Week 18: at Chicago Bears

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Week 18: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 3 10 3319
Bears 0 0 01616

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: January 4
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 33 °F (1 °C)
  • Game attendance: 57,036
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

To close out the season, the Lions visited their divisional rival, the Chicago Bears. The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter via a 34-yard field goal by Jake Bates. They scored 10 points in the second quarter via a 30-yard field goal by Bates and a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jahmyr Gibbs, which made the score 13–0 in favor of Detroit at halftime. They extended their lead in the third quarter via a 25-yard field goal by Bates. After being held scoreless for the first three quarters of the game, the Bears scored 16 points in the fourth via a 25-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to Jahdae Walker, and a two-point conversion run by Kyle Monangai. They then scored a one-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Colston Loveland, and a two-point conversion pass to Cole Kmet to tie the game. The Lions scored the final points of the game via a 42-yard field goal by Bates as time expired, making the final score 19–16 in favor of Detroit. With the upset win, the Lions finished their season with a 9–8 record. However, with the Vikings' win over the Packers earlier in the day, this ensured the Lions finished last in the NFC North for the first time since 2021.

Standings

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Division

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NFC North
 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) Chicago Bears 11 6 0 .647 2–4 7–5 441 415 L2
(7) Green Bay Packers 9 7 1 .559 4–2 7–4–1 391 360 L4
Minnesota Vikings 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 344 333 W5
Detroit Lions 9 8 0 .529 2–4 6–6 481 413 W1

Conference

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NFC
Seed Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 Seattle Seahawks West 14 3 0 .824 4–2 9–3 .498 .471 W7
2[b] Chicago Bears North 11 6 0 .647 2–4 7–5 .458 .406 L2
3[b] Philadelphia Eagles East 11 6 0 .647 3–3 8–4 .476 .455 L1
4[c] Carolina Panthers South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 6–6 .522 .463 L2
Wild cards
5[d] Los Angeles Rams West 12 5 0 .706 4–2 7–5 .526 .485 W1
6[d] San Francisco 49ers West 12 5 0 .706 4–2 9–3 .498 .417 L1
7 Green Bay Packers North 9 7 1 .559 4–2 7–4–1 .483 .431 L4
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[e] Minnesota Vikings North 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 .514 .431 W5
9[e] Detroit Lions North 9 8 0 .529 2–4 6–6 .490 .428 W1
10[c][f] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 6–6 .529 .485 W1
11[c][f] Atlanta Falcons South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 7–5 .495 .449 W4
12 Dallas Cowboys East 7 9 1 .441 4–2 4–7–1 .438 .311 L1
13 New Orleans Saints South 6 11 0 .353 3–3 4–8 .495 .333 L1
14 Washington Commanders East 5 12 0 .294 3–3 3–9 .507 .388 W1
15 New York Giants East 4 13 0 .235 2–4 2–10 .524 .478 W2
16 Arizona Cardinals West 3 14 0 .176 0–6 3–9 .571 .422 L9

Notes

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  1. ↑ Due to an injury involving Morice Norris, the game was suspended with over 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.[79] The game was officially recorded as having been suspended with almost 15 minutes left in the quarter.[80]
  2. 1 2 Chicago finished ahead of Philadelphia based on head-to-head victory.
  3. 1 2 3 Carolina finished ahead of Tampa Bay and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (Carolina 3–1 to Tampa Bay 2–2 and Atlanta 1–3).
  4. 1 2 LA Rams finished ahead of San Francisco based on common games (LA Rams 9–3 to San Francisco 8–4 against: Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Tennessee).
  5. 1 2 Minnesota finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head sweep.
  6. 1 2 Tampa Bay finished ahead of Atlanta based on common games (Tampa Bay 6–6 to Atlanta 5–7 against: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, LA Rams, Miami, New England, New Orleans, NY Jets, San Francisco and Seattle).

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