Jeremy Schmidt was given a gift at the Detroit Lions' win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday: four or five extra hours with his father, Wally Schmidt.
The San Francisco 49ers are 6-9 and out of playoff contention, but beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game in January 2024.
ALLEN PARK -- Defensive lineman Chris Smith continues to bounce between the practice squad, free agency and the main roster for the Detroit Lions. Smith was waived on Monday afternoon after playing 12 defensive snaps in the team’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end Sam LaPorta connected on a trick play the club calls the "stumble bum" on Sunday in a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field that improved Detroit's record to 13-2.
The Detroit Lions are a win and one Minnesota Vikings loss vs. Seattle or Green Bay from clinching the top NFC playoff seed and NFC North.
With two games to go, here's what the Lions need to have happen to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and secure a first-round bye.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Following their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears (4-11) on Sunday, the Detroit Lions (13-2) remain the team to beat in the NFL. Yes, even above the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1).
Chicago (4-10) rides an eight-game losing streak into a matchup with Detroit (12-2) on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Soldier Field. The Lions are notable favorites in this one, with the spread
Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner made one tackle on defense, intercepted one pass and recorded two tackles on special teams. Turner picked off Seattle quarterback Geno Smith at the Seattle 35-yard line and returned it four yards for his first NFL interception with 5:42 left in the first half.