The Detroit Lions are preparing to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Although they're preparing for a game, the holiday game brought out a funny "running joke."

The Detroit Lions listed four players out and seven questionable on the final injury report ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football inside Ford Field.

Detroit Lions superstar offensive lineman Penei Sewell returned to the game Sunday after he down with an injury against the Washington Commanders.

The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway mark of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson expressed gratitude for the support from the Ford family and team leadership in securing his new contract extension.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Graham Glasgow, and safety Brian Branch shared their thoughts on the team’s progress and upcoming challenges as the Minnesota Vikings come into town for their Week 9 showdown inside Ford Field.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to the press on Tuesday about expectations and injury updates surrounding the team.

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday Night Football behind stifling defense and stellar play from Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the Cincinnati Bengals matchup, including their defense and offensive weapons, Alim McNeill’s potential return, and the team's identity of grit.

The Detroit Lions welcomed Alim McNeill back to the practice field Wednesday, starting the 21-day evaluation period before he comes back to play after having a season-ending knee injury last season.

Detroit Lions coordinators Dave Fipp, Kelvin Sheppard, and John Morton discussed their Monday Night Football takeaways and how they're preparing for the Cleveland Browns matchup at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised multiple players for their outstanding performances in a shocking victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, highlighting key contributions from both the offense and defense as the team prepares to host the Cleveland Browns and their vaunted defense.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and rookie Tate Ratledge discuss how joint practices vs. the preseason Week 3 opponent, the Miami Dolphins, have brought the team together ahead of the season.

On his third team in his fifth season, Trey Lance played like a No. 3 overall pick.

The Detroit Lions fell way short last season, going one-and-done in the playoffs after having the best regular season in franchise history.

The Detroit Lions had one of the NFL’s best offensive lines last season.

All picks are in, and the Detroit Lions are looking ahead to the 2025 season. General manager Brad Holmes completed his fifth NFL draft with the franchise last weekend, adding seven players to the fold at key positions.

Dan Campbell stepped up to the microphone on Tuesday (April 1) to share his thoughts on the Lions’ offseason and what’s to come this season for Detroit.

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's "joking" remarks about Jared Goff will motivate both franchises during the upcoming season, as they play each other twice a year.

The wait is over as the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions will look to hunt down prey inside Ford Field and play host to the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round.

Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell two-plus years ago when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen, and Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.

Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games.

The Detroit Lions listed one player to the final injury report before their week-15 matchup against the 10-3 red-hot Buffalo Bills inside Ford Field.

An incredible stat from the Detroit Lions' win over the Bears on Thanksgiving shows that one of their stars might be the best player in the NFL.

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.

The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a four-year extension worth $97 million, with $55 million guaranteed.

The Detroit Lions will debut their all-black uniforms with blue helmets on Monday Night Football when they play host to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowl’s 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension.

The Detroit Lions have made Penei Sewell the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL with a massive new extension, per reports.

The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.

The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.

Michigan Wolverines football legend Blake Corum will throw out the ceremonial first pitch inside Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers finish off a three-game homestand against the Oakland Athletics.

With the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.

The last time the Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs was back when they won their most recent championship in 1957.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has moved on from a disputed call at Dallas that led to a loss and took away a shot at the top seed in the NFC.

Driving a car with the opposite foot or shaving with the other hand would be major challenges for anyone.

The Detroit Lions lost starting running back David Montgomery during their win in Tampa Bay, and we’ve gotten updates on his status each of the past two days.

Dan Campbell provided an update on the injury status of four starters before the Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to battle the Packers for first place.

Yes, the Detroit Lions may have missed the playoffs, but you would never know it inside the practice facility Monday as the mood was cheerful and light.

Offensive mastermind Ben Johnson is the secret weapon behind the late-season playoff push by the 6-7 Detroit Lions, who have won five out of their last six games to put themselves back in the hunt for the seventh and final wildcard spot.

Detroit Lions head Coach Dan Campbell joked that he was so distracted by fans doing the wave during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that he didn’t realize they were running a critical trick play to offensive lineman Penei Sewell.

The Detroit Lions keep rolling as their offense exploded in the 34-23 victory against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

There seems to be a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel Detroit sports fans have been stuck in for the better part of a decade.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his end-of-the-year press conference this week after the Lions wrapped up the season with a win last weekend.

Lions rookie right tackle Penei Sewell allowed a sack on third-and-10 in the first series of his first exhibition game Friday against the Buffalo Bills.

The Detroit Tigers, Pistons and Lions are in action Friday night. Here’s how, when, where and why you should watch all three.

A new era of Detroit Lions football kicks off Friday at Ford Field. There’s another new GM and head coach, and Matthew Stafford won’t be starting at quarterback.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

The Detroit Lions selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Caleb Farley was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions are in a good spot ahead of this year’s NFL Draft.

Minnesota is getting its star wide receiver back for an abbreviated Big Ten season. Minnesota announced Wednesday that Rashod Bateman was cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Big Ten after opting out in August. At Penn State, coach James Franklin closed the door on All-America linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the Nittany Lions. Both Bateman and Parsons opted out of the 2020 season before the Big Ten postponed amid concerns about the pandemic. Purdue All-America receiver Rondale Moore, who opted out early like Parsons and Bateman, was cleared to play for the Boilermakers last week.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said before a spring football season is planned, there has to be a discussion about fall 2021. He said conversations about a spring football season have been minimal, but there has been a theme. If the NFL does nothing to accommodate spring college football some of the sure-things are almost certain to leave. There is so much to sort out, including the NCAA signing off on a spring football season. At this point in time, we'll see.__Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)As college football leaders work to rescue a football season worth billions in revenue from the threat of COVID-19, the players have become emboldened. A group of Pac-12 players Sunday presented a list of demands on issues ranging from healthy and safety to racial justice to economic rights. The players claim more than 400 of their Pac-12 peers have been communicating through a group chat app about a possible boycott. I think its all attainable, said attorney Tim Nevius, a former NCAA investigator who has now represents college players in cases involving NCAA issues. These recent events have put a spotlight on critical issues in college sports.___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25