"NFL GameDay Kickoff" debate will the Detroit Lions make the playoffs. Allison Balay is your Indianapolis Colts "Fan of the Year." NFL Officiating Rules Analyst Walt Anderson break downs calls in the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions Week 14 matchup and Marcus Mariota wrongly called intentional grounding call in Week 13.

The Detroit Lions are right back in the thick of things in the NFC playoff picture, and the Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, Jared Goff threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, and the Detroit defense forced three turnovers in a crucial 44-30 win.

Daniel Jones left the game against the Jaguars with an apparent Achilles injury. The potential serious leg injury to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones could have a massive impact on the playoff hopes of the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are several ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game. The Lions (5-2) enter Sunday's game fresh off their bye week and having handed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 24-9 loss on Monday Night Football in Week 7.

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Christian Booher: The loss of Brian Branch is a brutal one for Detroit’s defense. Because of the timing and severity of the injury, there’s a chance he misses time next year and that would be a big loss for the Lions. Branch is one of the most versatile defenders in the league at his best, and will not be easily replaced.

The NFL announced a unique piece of history for the Detroit Lions after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

NFL Officiating Rules Analyst Walt Anderson break downs calls in the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions Week 14 matchup and Marcus Mariota wrongly called intentional grounding call in Week 13.

But the Cowboys could still get to 10 wins in the regular season, which gives them a reasonable shot at qualifying for the tournament. Playing Detroit on the road was arguably the toughest game left on Dallas’ schedule.