Six NFL touchdowns, giving Detroit rare joy in a season without playoff hope and Razorback fans something to cheer

The Detroit Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 with their 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

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 Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.

Five Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions' Week 17 NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.

The story of the 2025 Detroit Lions season will be the demise of a once great offensive line. Veteran offensive lineman Dan Skipper did not mince words, when he was asked by reporters postgame about the disappointment of the team being officially eliminated from the NFL postseason.