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 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.

DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Lions won, and won big. It was a much-need win to keep their playoff hopes alive, led by their fearless quarterback Jared Goff in an all-out air assault. Goff went 25-of-34 for 309 yards and one touchdown,

Detroit Lions could be negatively impacted by Daniel Jones' significant leg injury.

The Lions move along with at 8-5, not comfortable with their playoff situation but feeling better about their chances. The Cowboys now have to win out to have any realistic chance, and even that might not be enough.

This former Lions draft pick competed at Ford Field for the first time since a release from the organization in 2024.

Two Detroit Lions are lighter in the wallet after being fined against Green Bay Packers.

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