Last week's win included another efficient performance for Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who completed 25-of-34 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown against the Cowboys. The running game helped Detroit run up the score, as Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns and David Montgomery added another.

But the former Alabama defensive back’s 2025 campaign really ended in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 4 when Branch sustained an Achilles tendon injury. Branch’s injury leaves the Lions without the only player in the NFL who has at least 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks and nine passes defended this season.

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL. Jan. 5 — Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

The Dallas Cowboys’ chances of reaching the postseason suffered a significant setback following their Week 14 defeat against the Detroit Lions.Coming into the matchup on a three-game winning streak—highlighted by a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving—the Cowboys appeared to be gaining momentum.

The circumstances keep changing. But Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has remained one of the NFL's top-performing passers this season.

The Detroit Lions locker room erupted in joy when veteran Tom Kennedy earned a game ball from head coach Dan Campbell. Kennedy, 29, was signed back in 2019 as an undrafted NFL free agent. His journey in the NFL has been as a journeyman who has spent most of his time on the Lions' practice squad.

The Detroit Lions are expected to break the bank to make sure they keep superstar running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the team for a long time.