2025 Detroit Lions season

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2025 Detroit Lions season
Owner Sheila Ford Hamp
General manager Brad Holmes
Head coach Dan Campbell
Home stadium Ford Field
Results
Record7–4
Division place3rd NFC North
Uniform
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The 2025 season is 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. They will attempt to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and win the NFC North for the third consecutive season. The Lions failed to improve on their franchise-best 15–2 record from 2024 after a Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Contents

Player movements

Free agents

PositionPlayer Free agency
tag		Date signed2025 teamSource
DE Myles Adams RFAMarch 12Detroit Lions [1]
OLB Mitchell Agude ERFAMarch 17Detroit Lions [2]
G Kayode Awosika RFAMarch 28Detroit Lions [3]
K Michael Badgley UFAOctober 7Indianapolis Colts [4]
ILB Derrick Barnes UFAMarch 10Detroit Lions [5]
QB Teddy Bridgewater UFAAugust 5Tampa Bay Buccaneers [6]
DE Marcus Davenport UFAMarch 10Detroit Lions [7]
CB Carlton Davis UFAMarch 13New England Patriots [8]
CB Khalil Dorsey UFAMarch 20Detroit Lions [9]
T Connor Galvin ERFA
S Ifeatu Melifonwu UFAMarch 13Miami Dolphins [10]
CB Emmanuel Moseley UFA
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad UFAMarch 19Detroit Lions [11]
G Netane Muti UFAJanuary 22Detroit Lions [12]
ILB Ben Niemann UFASeptember 23New York Jets [13]
C Michael Niese ERFAApril 23Detroit Lions [14]
ILB Trevor Nowaske ERFAMarch 13Detroit Lions [15]
DT Pat O'Connor UFAMarch 18Detroit Lions [16]
DT Levi Onwuzurike UFAMarch 13Detroit Lions [17]
WR Tim Patrick UFAMarch 14Detroit Lions [18]
DT Kyle Peko UFAAugust 11New England Patriots [19]
OLB Anthony Pittman RFAMarch 13Detroit Lions [20]
RB Craig Reynolds RFAMarch 18Detroit Lions [21]
WR Allen Robinson UFA
T Dan Skipper UFAMarch 10Detroit Lions
ILB Ezekiel Turner UFAMarch 10Detroit Lions [22]
CB Kindle Vildor UFAMarch 13Tampa Bay Buccaneers [23]
DE Jonah Williams UFAMarch 17New Orleans Saints [24]
G Kevin Zeitler UFAMarch 13Tennessee Titans [25]
TE Shane Zylstra RFAMarch 18Detroit Lions [26]

Additions

*= Practice Squad signings
PositionPlayerPrevious teamDateSource
WR Ronnie Bell San Francisco 49ers January 21 [27]
DT Roy Lopez Arizona Cardinals March 13 [28]
CB D.J. Reed New York Jets March 13 [29]
LB Grant Stuard Indianapolis Colts March 13 [30]
QB Kyle Allen Pittsburgh Steelers March 14 [31]
TE Kenny Yeboah New York Jets March 15 [32]
CB Rock Ya-Sin San Francisco 49ers March 20 [33]
CB Avonte Maddox Philadelphia Eagles March 21 [34]
WR Malik Taylor New York Jets May 12 [35]
DE Raequan Williams Carolina Panthers May 12 [35]
LB Zach Cunningham Denver Broncos May 27 [36]
CB Divaad Wilson New York Giants June 2 [37]
OC Trystan Colon Arizona Cardinals June 4 [38]
CB Dicaprio Bootle Los Angeles Chargers July 18 [39]
RB Jabari Small Tennessee Titans July 18 [39]
CB Nick Whiteside St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)July 28 [40]
RB Jacob Saylors St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)July 29 [41]
OT Justin Herron New Orleans Saints August 2 [42]
CB D.J. Miller Michigan Panthers (UFL)August 4 [43]
CB Luq Barcoo Dallas Cowboys August 5 [44]
TE Steven Stilianos San Antonio Brahmas (UFL)August 7 [45]
TE Gunnar Oakes Michigan Panthers (UFL)August 10 [46]
RB Deon Jackson DC Defenders (UFL)August 10 [46]
OG Gunner Britton DC Defenders (UFL)August 10 [46]
OG Keaton Sutherland Birmingham Stallions (UFL)August 10 [46]
OG Zack Johnson San Francisco 49ers August 14 [47]
CB Allan George Washington Commanders August 14 [47]
SS Daniel Thomas Jacksonville Jaguars August 27
DE Tyrus Wheat Dallas Cowboys August 27
DT Tyler Lacy Jacksonville Jaguars August 27
DE Andre Carter II * Las Vegas Raiders August 28
S Thomas Harper Las Vegas Raiders August 29
QB C. J. Beathard * Jacksonville Jaguars September 4
OT Devin Cochran * Cincinnati Bengals September 9
LB Monty Rice * New England Patriots September 9
WR Malik Cunningham * Baltimore Ravens September 16
TE Ross Dwelley San Francisco 49ers September 16
DT Quinton Jefferson Buffalo Bills September 24 [48]
LB Ty Summers New York Giants September 30 [49] [50]
CB Tre Flowers * Chicago Bears October 1 [50]
CB Arthur Maulet Houston Texans October 9
CB Kendall Fuller * Miami Dolphins October 14
S Jammie Robinson Kansas City Chiefs October 16
OT Jack Conley * New England Patriots November 5
OT Chris Hubbard * New York Giants November 5

Trades

Releases

PositionPlayer2025 teamRelease dateSource
DE Za'Darius Smith Philadelphia Eagles March 10 [52]
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin Chicago Bears March 12 [53]
WR Antoine Green April 29 [54]
LB Abraham Beauplan May 27 [55]

Retirements

PositionPlayerDate retiredSource
DE John Cominsky March 31, 2025 [56]
C Frank Ragnow June 2, 2025 [57]
WR Antoine Green August 28, 2025

Draft

2025 Detroit Lions draft selections
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
1 28 Tyleik Williams DT Ohio State
257 Tate Ratledge G Georgia from Broncos [A]
60Traded to the Denver Broncos [A]
370 Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas from Jacksonville [B]
92Traded to the New York Jets [C]
102Traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars [B] 2020 Resolution JC-2A selection [D]
4130Traded to the Denver Broncos [A]
134Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles [E] from Eagles [F]
5164Traded to the Cleveland Browns [G]
171 Miles Frazier G LSU from New England Patriots
6182Traded to the New England Patriots from Jacksonville Jaguars
196 Ahmed Hassanein DE Boise State from Buccaneers [H]
204Traded to the Cleveland Browns [I]
7228Traded to the New England Patriots from Cowboys [J]
230 Dan Jackson S Georgia from Cardinals via Panthers and Broncos
244 Dominic Lovett WR Georgia

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). [58]
  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. [59]
  3. ↑ The Lions traded a third-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round selection (126th overall). [60]
  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. [61]
  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. [62]
  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). [63]
  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. [64]
  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. [65]
  9. ↑ The Lions traded a sixth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones. [66]
  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). [67]
2025 Detroit Lions undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
Keith Cooper DL Houston [68]
Luke Deal TE Auburn
Leif Fautanu C Arizona State [69]
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

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

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Current roster

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

Preseason

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. [70]

The remainder of the Lions' preseason opponents and schedule was announced on May 14—in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule. [71] [72]

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
HOF July 31vs. Los Angeles Chargers L 7–340–1 Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium Recap
1August 8 [a] at Atlanta Falcons W 17–101–1 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
2August 16 Miami Dolphins L 17–241–2 Ford Field Recap
3August 23 Houston Texans L 7–261–3Ford Field Recap

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateTime (ET)OpponentResultRecordVenueNetworkRecap
1 September 74:25 p.m.at Green Bay Packers L 13–270–1 Lambeau Field CBS Recap
2 September 141:00 p.m. Chicago Bears W 52–211–1 Ford Field Fox Recap
3 September 228:15 p.m.at Baltimore Ravens W 38–302–1 M&T Bank Stadium ESPN/ABC Recap
4 September 281:00 p.m. Cleveland Browns W 34–103–1Ford FieldFox Recap
5 October 54:25 p.m.at Cincinnati Bengals W 37–244–1 Paycor Stadium Fox Recap
6 October 128:20 p.m.at Kansas City Chiefs L 17–304–2 Arrowhead Stadium NBC Recap
7 October 207:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 24–95–2Ford FieldESPN/ABC Recap
8 Bye
9 November 21:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings L 24–275–3Ford FieldFox Recap
10 November 94:25 p.m.at Washington Commanders W 44–226–3 Northwest Stadium Fox Recap
11 November 168:20 p.m.at Philadelphia Eagles L 9–166–4 Lincoln Financial Field NBC Recap
12 November 231:00 p.m. New York Giants W 34–27 (OT)7–4Ford FieldFox Recap
13 November 27 1:00 p.m. Green Bay Packers Ford FieldFox
14December 48:15 p.m. Dallas Cowboys Ford Field WJBK
15December 144:25 p.m.at Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium Fox
16December 214:25 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers Ford FieldCBS
17 December 25 4:30 p.m.at Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium WWJ
18January 3/4TBDat Chicago Bears Soldier Field TBD

Notes

Game summaries

Week 1: at Green Bay Packers

Week 1: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions033713
Packers10701027

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

Week 2: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears770721
Lions1414101452

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 the Lions fired him as offensive coordinator the previous season.

Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens

Week 3: Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions7771738
Ravens777930

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. [77]

Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 4: Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns703010
Lions71301434

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

Week 5: Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions7714937
Bengals0302124

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 touhdown pass from Jake Browning to Ja'Marr Chase and a 64-yard touchown 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. [78]

Week 6: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 6: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions370717
Chiefs6771030

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. [79]

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. [80] The NFL later suspended Branch one game for his actions. [81]

Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers03609
Lions777324

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

Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings1437327
Lions773724

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. [82]

Week 10: at Washington Commanders

Week 10: Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions141110944
Commanders376622

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, approximately 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. [83] Trump also spoke from the broadcast booth with Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma during the third quarter. [84]

Week 11: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 11: Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions06039
Eagles3100316

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. [85]

Week 12: vs. New York Giants

Week 12: New York Giants at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Giants101007027
Lions017010734

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 ten unanswered points via a 49-yard touchdown run from Gibbs and a Lions' franchise record-tying 59-yard fied 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.

Week 13: vs. Green Bay Packers

Thanksgiving Day games

Week 13: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Packers00000
Lions00000

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
  • Preview

For their annual Thanksgiving Day game, the Lions will host their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers.

Standings

Division

NFC North
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
Chicago Bears 830.7271–25–2289292W4
Green Bay Packers 731.6822–05–2–1263202W2
Detroit Lions 740.6361–24–3326243W1
Minnesota Vikings 470.3642–22–4224255L3

Conference

NFC
SeedTeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 Los Angeles Rams West920.8182–14–2.545.515W6
2 [b] Philadelphia Eagles East830.7272–27–2.516.528L1
3 [b] Chicago Bears North830.7271–25–2.365.309W4
4 [c] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South650.5452–04–3.574.439L3
Wild cards
5 Seattle Seahawks West830.7272–24–3.438.352W1
6 Green Bay Packers North731.6822–05–2–1.414.359W2
7 [d] San Francisco 49ers West740.6364–17–2.484.397W1
In the hunt
8 [d] Detroit Lions North740.6361–24–3.463.397W1
9 [c] Carolina Panthers South650.5452–14–2.459.409W1
10 Dallas Cowboys East551.5003–13–4–1.480.304W2
11 [e] Atlanta Falcons South470.3641–33–4.516.364W1
12 [e] Minnesota Vikings North470.3642–22–4.558.477L3
13 [f] Arizona Cardinals West380.2730–43–5.554.409L3
14 [f] Washington Commanders East380.2731–11–6.500.324L6
15 New Orleans Saints South290.1821–22–7.569.348L1
Eliminated from postseason contention
16 New York Giants East2100.1671–31–8.591.682L6

Notes

  1. ↑ Due to an injury involving Morice Norris, the game was suspended with over 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. [73] The game was officially recorded as having been suspended with almost 15 minutes left in the quarter. [74]
  2. 1 2 Philadelphia wins tie break over Chicago based on conference record.
  3. 1 2 Tampa Bay wins tie break over Carolina based on division record.
  4. 1 2 San Francisco wins tie break over Detroit based on conference record.
  5. 1 2 Atlanta wins tie break over Minnesota based on head-to-head victory.
  6. 1 2 Arizona wins tie break over Washington based on conference record.

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