Sunday, November 30, 2025

Lions Links for Sunday 11-30-25

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Joseph getting closer to return:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-joseph-getting-closer-to-return


Campbell Doubles Down on Playcalling Ahead of Week 14 vs. Cowboys:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/11/30/dan-campbell-lions-playcalling-week-14-vs-cowboys/87540844007/




Roundtable: Are Lions in Danger of Missing Playoffs This Season?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/roundtable-are-lions-in-danger-missing-playoffs-this-season



Vegas Believes Lions Will Have Hands Full with Surging Cowboys:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/vegas-believes-lions-will-have-hands-full-with-cowboys

Dan Campbell on Lions' reality: "Time is running out … We need to win":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-on-detroit-lions-reality-time-is-running-out

NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Statistical Review: Cowboys stave off Chiefs, Bengals roar past Ravens:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-13-thanksgiving-statistical-review-2025

FOX NFL Sunday: Bears Surging, Lions Losing Steam In NFC North Race:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/fox-nfl-sunday-bears-surging-lions-losing-steam-nfc-north-race

Have the Lions 'Lost Their Toughness'? Will They Be the 'Odd Man Out' of Playoffs?:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/have-lions-lost-toughness-will-odd-man-out-playoffs


Cowboys designate CB Diggs to return from injured reserve:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-trevon-diggs-return-injured-reserve/

Cowboys Media:


Trevon Diggs feels '100% better,' hopes to play vs. Lions:  https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/trevon-diggs-feels-100-better-hopes-to-play-vs-lions

Cowboys pessimistic about starting OT availability vs Lions in Week 14:  https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/news/dallas-cowboys-pessimistic-starting-ot-availability-lions-nfl-week-14

Video - Player Sounds: Cowboys Players Talk Thursday Showdown vs. Lions:  https://www.dallascowboys.com/video/player-sounds-cowboys-players-talk-thursday-showdown-vs-lions

Podcast:


Video:


Hutchinson on looking forward to Thursday Night Football vs Cowboys:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hutchinson-on-looking-forward-to-thursday-night-football-vs-cowboys





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2026 NFL Mock Draft Round Up #4

Tankathon (18.DE T.J. Parker.  50. CB Malik Muhammad) (11-29-25):  https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft

PFN Cummings (18. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State:  Hear me out, Lions fans. I didn’t love the value at other positions of need here, and Alex Anzalone is set to become a free agent soon. The Lions are close to a best-player-available situation, and the best player available is indeed Ohio State’s Sonny Styles.  Styles is 6’4″, 243 pounds, and had six sacks as a blitzer in 2024, so don’t get caught thinking he can’t provide something as a pass-rush catalyst. But his prime function is as an elite WILL linebacker, with sideline range, take-on physicality, and high-end coverage value.  50. Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC:  The Lions need a long-term complement to Aidan Hutchinson. While Anthony Lucas still needs greater consistency, his power profile is eye-catching at 6’5″, 272 pounds, and on his best reps, he flashes an impressive blend of quickness, hand force, and finishing strength.  118. Justin Joly, TE, NC State.  134. Austin Barber, OT, Florida.  158. Kayin Lee, CB, Auburn.  199. Barion Brown, WR, LSU.  206. Tomas Rimac, OG, Virginia Tech.  222. Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State)  (11-28-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-mock-draft-7-round-cummings-november-2025/

Walter football Charlie (18.  Will Heldt, DE, Clemson:  The Lions have Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal entering free agency after this season, and they need more consistent pass-rushing production across from Aidan Hutchinson.. Thus far in 2025, Heldt has 29 tackles with four sacks and has played well for Clemson. Heldt played well for Purdue in 2024, recording 56 tackles with five sacks. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has good size, length, a surprising burst, and plays really hard.  50.  Ola Ioane, G, Penn State:  Blake Miller, OT, Clemson:  The Lions could use a tackle to develop behind Taylor Decker.  The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Miller has been a starting tackle for Clemson. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility on the edge. Miller could stand to get stronger and play with more physicality.) (11-28-25):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2026charlie_1.php?rbTop

Yahoo (18.  Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah:  Taylor Decker’s play has taken a dip this year after a long time manning the blindside in Detroit, making the idea of drafting his replacement more palatable. Lomu is the “other” tackle at Utah, but he’s a quality first-round talent in his own right.) (11-26-25):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/2026-nfl-mock-draft-30-jets-raiders-pick-qbs-at-1-2-after-trades-while-2-ohio-state-defenders-go-top-10-050102300.html

Walter football Walt (18. Drew Shelton, OT:  The Lions suddenly have a very shaky interior line. They need help at guard and center.  Drew Shelton is an athletic lineman who has played every position at Penn State.  57. Kamari Ramsey, S:  Aaron Glenn is gone, so the Lions need as much secondary talent to make up for the departure.  Kamari Ramsey has excellent coverage skills.) (11-26-25):  https://walterfootball.com/draft2026_1.php

CBS Brockermeyer (18. Kelley Jones CB:  Jones is a rare 6-foot-4 corner with both athleticism and range. He excels in press coverage and shows quickness and the ability to run with receivers on in-breaking routes.) (11-25-25):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2026-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-projections-thanksgiving/

Athlon Sports Easterling (18. T.J. Parker | Edge | Clemson: Aidan Hutchinson is back to full strength and dominating from one side of the defensive front, but the Lions are still in search of another high-impact edge rusher to line up across from him. Parker may not have lived up to the top-five preseason hype so far this year, but he’s still a well-rounded prospect who can rush the passer with both speed and power, and he’s got the toughness and strength to set a strong edge against the run and stay on the field on early downs.  50. OC Connor Lew) (11-25-25):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2026-nfl-mock-draft-updated-2-rounds-nfl-week-13

Draft Network Eisner (18. David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech:  Al-Quadin Muhammad has helped, but we’ve been talking about the Lions adding to their EDGE room for a few years now. They didn’t invest premium draft capital at the position last year, so maybe they’ll finally pull the trigger in 2026. David Bailey, the FBS sack leader, continues to have a remarkable season for Texas Tech. The combination of speed, power, and sack production has moved him firmly into the first-round conversation.) (11-23-25):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/11/23/nfl-mock-draft-2026-november-23

PFN Fragoza (18.  T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson:  T.J. Parker established himself as a premier 2026 NFL Draft prospect entering 2025, posting exceptional production (16.5 sacks and 33 total tackles for loss) through just two collegiate seasons. Yet, Parker’s stock has corrected slightly from the summer, as his flexibility and lack of elite first-step explosiveness limit his ceiling compared to other athletes.  50. Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State:  Davison Igbinosun brings an uncommon blend of length, vertical speed, and quickness that allows him to play at both the slot and the boundary. He entered Ohio State as a toolsy, raw prospect with high highs and low lows. While he’s evened out the inconsistencies, it’s still his athletic traits and developing instincts that have him firmly on NFL radars, not polished technique.) (11-22-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-mock-draft-2026-fragoza-november/

USA Today Ostly (18. OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama:  This almost doesn't seem fair. You can't tell us Dan Campbell saw the Crimson Tide use the 6-foot-7, 360-pound Proctor as a receiver on a few screen passes and didn't get visions of doing the same with him next year. Proctor is an outlier athlete for his size but needs some improvement in his consistency and hand usage. There are few better places for him to learn and develop than Detroit.) (11-22-25):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/11/22/2026-nfl-mock-draft-titans-giants/87322961007/

Draft Tek (25.  DE Dani Dennis-Sutton:  The Detroit Lions under GM Brad Holmes have shown both an appreciation for building through the trenches and a surprising lack of interest in taking edge rushers high in the draft. Outside of grabbing Aiden Hutchinson and Josh Paschal 1-2 in 2022, Holmes hasn't taken an Edge higher than the sixth round. Since a growing share of analysis of the Lions' up-and-down season so far has centered on the struggles of their offensive line, rather than the Edge lament, it may be time for the contrarian Holmes to upend that trend.  Dani Dennis-Sutton is a big, productive edge who has racked up 20 career sacks at Penn State. He showed his length and speed by blocking three punts this year. While he's not the bendiest rusher out there, he does provide the kind of pocket-collapsing power bullrush on the edge that the Lions prefer.  One caveat: If the O Line keeps hampering Jared Goff's flow, a plug-and-play center may be another logical option for the Lions come May. --Jud Branam, Lions Analyst.  57. CB Colton Hood.  100.  (Comp) WR Deion Burks.  125.  S Amare Ferrell.  134.  (Comp) WR Omar Cooper Jr..  165. (Trade) OG Jaeden Roberts.  196. (Trade) OT Kahlil Benson.  206. (Trade) ILB Ernest Hausmann.  219. (Trade) RB Terion Stewart) (11-20-25):  https://www.drafttek.com/2026-NFL-Draft-Team-Pages/Lions-Draft-Page.asp

ESPN Miller (18. T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson*:  Aidan Hutchinson is a one-man show on Detroit's defensive line, which ranks dead last in pass rush win rate since offenses are able to key on him. Parker is the type of running mate we've tried to match to Detroit in mock drafts for several years now. At 6-3 and 265 pounds, he plays the edge with length and strength that are pro-caliber, which led to 11.0 sacks as a sophomore in 2024. While he has only 2.0 sacks this season as offenses slide to stop him, Parker's effort and upper-body strength are exactly what Detroit needs opposite Hutchinson in a 4-3 scheme.) (11-19-25):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/47000736/2026-nfl-mock-draft-first-round-predictions-32-picks-matt-miller

CBS Renner (18. OG Emmanuel Pregnon:  The Lions want to keep their offensive line a dominant unit, and this is how you do it. Pregnon is having a standout year after transferring from USC. He's only allowed two pressures all season.) (11-17-25):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-mock-draft-thin-qb-class-desperate-teams/

Draft wire Popejoy (24. Detroit Lions - CB Avieon Terrell - Clemson:  The Lions love tough players who do all the little things right and that fits with how Terrell plays football.(11-17-25):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/11/17/2026-nfl-draft-huge-changes-in-one-round-mock-draft-update/87247778007/

Draft Network Sanchez (24. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon.  The Detroit Lions attempted to improve their defense by drafting defensive backs a few years ago, and the return on that investment is still unknown. But the Lions’ success defensively still appears to be dependent on Aidan Hutchinson’s ability to impact the game. At some point, the Lions have to give Aidan help at the edge rusher position, and in this mock draft, they do exactly that. Matayo Uiagalelei could be a great complementary piece to Hutchinson and give the Lions a strong one-two punch.) (11-16-25):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/11/16/nfl-mock-draft-2026-november-16

PFSN’s Stats and Insights team (24. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon:  Matayo Uiagalelei has all of the traits to be a stellar pass rusher in this league, and playing alongside Aidan Hutchinson would certainly help him realize that potential sooner rather than later. He is a perfect fit for a Dan Campbell-led defense, as he has an elite work rate and brings it on every single play. Uiagalelei has four sacks on the season after recording 10.5 sacks last year in his sophomore season. 56.  Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State:  I expect the Lions to fortify their defensive line with both of their first two picks, as they are pretty strong in most other aspects of the game. Kayden McDonald is a large man who utilizes his size as an effective run defender, taking on offensive linemen and regularly bringing them to the ground. He has also been used as a goal-line fullback, and I can definitely see the Lions having fun with that.) (11-15-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-3-round-mock-draft-november-weil/

USA Today Middlehurst-Schwartz (25. Detroit Lions – Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon.  The link between player and team has persisted for some time, and it likely will for a good while. Uiagalelei is exactly what Dan Campbell covets in a potential running mate for Aidan Hutchinson: persistent, powerful and savvy.) (11-12-25):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/11/12/nfl-mock-draft-2026-quarterbacks-first-round-predictions/87197182007/

CBS Edwards (25. Matayo Uiagalelei EDGE:  Josh Paschal and Marcus Davenport just haven't been able to stay healthy. The situation is reminiscent of San Francisco, where the 49ers cycled through free agents for years before finally investing premium draft capital at the position. Matayo Uiagalelei can be Detroit's version of Mykel Williams.) (11-11-25):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2026-nfl-mock-draft-three-qbs-top-5-surprise-no-1-pick/

SN Iyer (20. Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-2, 248 pounds):  Howell's explosiveness and relentlessness wreaking havoc would make him the perfect fit to match the playmaking energy of just-extended Aidan Hutchinson.) (11-6-25):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-mock-draft-2026-saints-jets/8fc2413f9c162434f52e1e2f

Athletic Baumgartner (23. Matayo Uiagalelei, edge, Oregon:  The Lions could look for offensive line help in the first round (either tackle or interior O-line), but a long-term answer opposite Aidan Hutchinson still remains at least a possibility.  Uiagalelei, yet another young Oregon defender, has the ability to convert speed to power while playing multiple spots up front. He’d be a perfect Hutchinson complement.):  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780201/2025/11/06/nfl-mock-draft-2026-jets-cowboys-arvell-reese/

PFF Sikkema (21. Detroit Lions: Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn:  Faulk is a sure-fire future NFL contributor; the question is just how valuable his skill set will be. The conversation with him will be similar to that of Mykel Williams last season: great in run defense (85.2 PFF run-defense grade) but leaves a lot to be desired as a pass rusher (9.8% pass-rush win rate). Some teams will value his frame, strength and high floor. Others might see only the limited pass-rush ceiling. I could see the Lions targeting him, given his play strength.) (11-5-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-mock-draft-post-trade-deadline-edition

CBS Wilson (21. DE Quincy Rhodes Jr.:  Rhodes Jr. is a rare size-speed athlete who overwhelms tackles with power and length while flashing advanced pass-rush moves for his age. His long-arm bull rush and explosive inside spin consistently collapse the pocket, and his balance and quickness allow him to chase down mobile quarterbacks. Still just 20 years old, his best football is ahead of him.(11-4-25):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/wilson-2026-nfl-mock-draft-prospects-analysis/

FanDuel Swaim (21. T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson:  What do you give a team that has it all? The Detroit Lions really just need health more than anything on defense.  Depth wouldn't hurt, either, and T.J. Parker would be an outstanding compliment to Aidan Hutchinson for a Detroit D that already generates plenty of pressure. Parker is probably the most disappointing preseason Clemson prospect with just 2.0 sacks this year after 11.0 in the Tigers' ACC-winning season a year ago, but Dabo Swinney's bunch has infrastructure issues that are well-known at this stage.  The pre-draft process will be vital to sorting out a gaggle of EDGEs behind Bain Jr., and Parker is still in that mix.) (11-4-25):  https://www.fanduel.com/research/2026-nfl-round-1-mock-draft-fernando-mendoza-and-ty-simpson-lead-ambiguous-qb-class

Round 1 (16 DE, 3 OT, 2 CB, 1 OG, 1 LB):

5 DE T.J. Parker
4 DE Matayo Uiagalelei
1 DE LT Overton
1 DE Keldric Faulk
1 DE Quincy Rhodes Jr
1 DE Cashius Howell
1 DE Will Heldt
1 DE David Bailey
1 DE  Dani Dennis-Sutton
1 CB Avieon Terrell
1 CB Kelley Jones
1 OT Drew Shelton
1 OT Kadyn Proctor
1 OT Caleb Lomu
1 OG Emmanuel Pregnon
1 LB Sonny Styles

Round 2 (3 CB, 1 OT, 1 OC, 1 S, 1 DT, 1 DE):

1 OC Connor Lew
1 OT Blake Miller
1 CB Malik Muhammad
1 CB Colton Hood
1 CB Davison Igbinosun
1 S Kamari Ramsey
1 DT Kayden McDonald
1 DE Anthony Lucas

Round 3 (Comp) (1 WR):

1 WR Deion Burks. 

Round 4 Pick 125 (1 S, 1 TE ):

1 S Amare Ferrell. 
1 TE Justin Joly

Round 4 Pick 134. (Comp) (1 WR, 1 OT):

1 WR Omar Cooper Jr.. 
1 OT Austin Barber

Round 5 Pick (1 OG, 1 CB):

1 OG Jaeden Roberts
1 CB Kayin Lee

Round 6 Pick 196 (1 OT, 1 WR):

1 OT Kahlil Benson. 
1 WR Barion Brown

Round 6 Pick 206 (1 LB, 1 OG):

1 ILB Ernest Hausmann. 
1 OG Tomas Rimac

Round 7 (1 RB, 1 QB):

1 RB Terion Stewart
1 QB Cole Payton


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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Lions Links for Saturday 11-29-25

Articles:

KEY QUESTIONS: What do Lions need to improve down the stretch?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-what-do-lions-need-to-improve-down-the-stretch




Lions Dan Campbell Will Still Call Plays, Addresses Pass-Rush Woes:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-dan-campbell-will-still-call-plays-addresses-pass-rush-woes



Lions WR Injuries Lead to Increased Snap Count for Rookie TeSlaa:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-snap-counts-against-packers-week-13




Detroit Lions' latest setback may officially close championship window, at least for now:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/detroit-lions-latest-setback-championship-window/f0aea65fada985180ece13cb


Teams Think Fano Should Go Back (Packers 31, Lions 24 - It didn’t appear as though this would be a high-scoring game. Jared Goff didn’t complete a single pass in the opening quarter, and it didn’t help that Amon-Ra St. Brown was lost to an ankle injury. The Packers, meanwhile, kicked an early field goal and were stuck on a fourth down in Detroit territory. Eschewing a field goal, the Packers had “No Cookie” Jordan Love throw a pass to Dontayvion Wicks for a touchdown, giving Green Bay a 10-0 lead.  There was some question as to whether Wicks caught the touchdown, but there was even greater controversy on a botched call on the ensuing touchdown. The Packers false started on another fourth-down try, but the officials incorrectly ruled that Matt LaFleur called a timeout before the penalty. On the ensuing play, the Packers scored to extend the lead to 17-7.  Throughout the rest of the second quarter and second half, both teams exchanged scores with some big plays. Jameson Williams scored a touchdown when he spun out of a tackle by Carrington Valentine. Meanwhile, Christian Watson hauled in a 51-yard bomb. The streak of scores finally snapped when Goff, who completed 14 consecutive passes beginning in the second quarter, had a bad miss on fourth down. Jahmyr Gibbs was also stuffed on a fourth down on a questionable play call.  The Lions were still up 10 late in the fourth quarter, but they were driving. Micah Parsons sacked Goff, forcing Detroit to settle for a field goal. The Packers took over, up seven, with three minutes on the clock. They were then stuck on a fourth-and-3 near midfield, but instead of punting, they went for the win. Love connected with Wicks, who made a leaping grab to end the game.):  https://walterfootball.com/nflreview.php

Lions are lucky to be above .500 after a disappointing 5-game stretch:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-analysis-thanksgiving-loss-e0159b4d1248e634b655cebd725f2b8c
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Lions Links for Friday 11-28-25

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Week 13 observations :  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-week-13-observations-montgomery-kennedy-campbell







Fans Crushed After Lions' Latest Loss: 'Feels Like Season Is Over':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/fans-crushed-after-lions-loss-packers-season-in-jeopardy


Everything Lions QB Jared Goff Said After Loss to Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/everything-jared-goff-said-after-packers-loss-week-13

Get It Corrected: Lions DE Did Not Match Impact of Micah Parsons:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/get-it-corrected-lions-de-did-not-match-impact-micah-parsons

Cowboys-Lions opening Week 14 odds continue underestimating Dallas:  https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/news/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-opening-week-14-odds-underestimating


Detroit Lions Grades: Flaws Exposed Against Green Bay Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/detroit-lions-grades-flaws-exposed-against-green-bay-packers


Matt LaFleur Was So Fired Up After Packers’ Upset Win Over Lions on Thanksgiving:  https://www.si.com/nfl/matt-lafleur-was-so-fired-up-after-packers-upset-win-over-lions-on-thanksgiving




Lions' loss to Packers reveals their truth: They have gone from great to good:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-loss-to-packers-reveals-uncomfortable-truth


Lions likely just lost the NFC North crown. Is their Super Bowl window already going with it?:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/lions-likely-just-lost-the-nfc-north-crown-is-their-super-bowl-window-already-going-with-it-235319145.html

Lions’ Jack Campbell Awaiting NFL Punishment Decision Over Packers Incident:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-jack-campbell-awaiting-nfl-punishment-decision-packers-incident

NFC North standings: How Bears' win over Eagles impacts divisional race in Week 13:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfc-north-standings-packers-win-lions-thanksgiving-week-13/6e10b50187acff1c581961f1


3 things we learned from the NFL's 2025 Thanksgiving Day games (The Lions Might Not Be A Playoff Team - The Lions have been a feel-good story in recent years, making back-to-back playoff appearances after earning just three postseason bids since 2000, and in 2023, they advanced to their first NFC Championship Game since 1991.  Unfortunately, that success story might also be coming to a sad close this season. The Lions were felled by the Packers 31-24 in an NFC North showdown on Thanksgiving, which sent them to third place in the division and 7-5 overall. If the playoffs began today, they would definitely be on the outside looking in. While the Lions have all the talent in the world, they're inching closer to falling out of playoff contention and will need to rebound strongly to finish the season if they want to be playing in January.):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/touchdown/2025/11/28/three-things-we-learned-from-the-nfls-2025-thanksgiving-day-games/87502572007/

Lions Labeled ‘The Most Disappointing Team in the NFL’ After Disastrous Thanksgiving Loss to Packers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-labeled-most-disappointing-team-after-thanksgiving-packers-loss/

Biggest Disappointment for All 32 NFL Teams: From A.J. Brown and Brian Thomas Jr. to J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix (11. Detroit Lions:  The Offensive Inconsistency - Saying this about the ninth-ranked team on PFSN’s Offense Impact feels bizarre. But the gap between the Detroit Lions at their best and their worst has been a Grand Canyon-sized chasm. As a result, Dan Campbell has taken back playcalling duties, but to no avail.  While they have five finishes in the top 10 on a week-to-week basis, including two first-place performances, they have finished no better than No. 22 in the other weeks. That gap is far too pronounced and unbecoming of a team trying to reach the Super Bowl.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-biggest-disappointment-2025/

Biggest X-Factor for All 32 NFL Teams: Brian Thomas Jr., Lamar Jackson, and Jordan Love Headline List (11. Detroit Lions - The Offensive Line.  The Achilles’ heel of the Detroit Lions’ offense in recent years has been putting pressure on Jared Goff. Unfortunately, with the offensive line deteriorating, that has directly led to inconsistency plaguing the team, forcing Dan Campbell to take back play-calling duties.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-teams-biggest-x-factors-2025/

‘Game Management Is Atrocious’ — Calls Mount for HC Dan Campbell ‘to Stop Calling Plays’ As Lions Fans Voice Concerns:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dan-campbell-lions-playcalling-struggles-packers/

‘S**t Doesn’t Make Sense’ – Cowboys Legend Rips Lions HC Dan Campbell’s Decision Making vs. Packers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/dez-bryant-dan-campbell-lions-fourth-down-loss-packers/






Time running out on Chiefs, Lions and Ravens after they stumble on Thanksgiving:  .https://apnews.com/article/mahomes-reid-prescott-chiefs-cowboys-parsons-love-packers-c147b6d2e942ef0ef70b473fc3a33258

Video:


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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Post Game Lions Links for Thursday 11-27-25

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Lions lean on Williams after St. Brown leaves game early:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-lean-on-williams-after-st-brown-leaves-game-early

FOUR DOWNS: Lions 'in a little bit of a hole,' focused on next game up:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-lions-in-a-little-bit-of-a-hole-focused-on-next-game-up

RECAP: Lions vs. Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-packers-goff-williams-montgomery-stbrown







Studs and Duds: Jamo Elevates Play, Struggles in Trenches Cost Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/studs-duds-jamo-elevates-play-struggles-trenches-cost-lions

Campbell's Gambles Crush Lions Hopes Against Packers in 31-24 Loss:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/gambles-crush-lions-hopes-against-packers-in-31-24-loss

Lions Halftime Takeaways: Officials Blow Call, WR Hurt, Jamo Shines:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-halftime-takeaways-officials-blow-call-wr-hurt






Lions dig hole in division losing to Packers, 31-24; 5 reasons for the loss:  https://lionslowdown.com/2025/11/27/lions-dig-hole-in-division-losing-to-packers-31-24-5-reasons-for-the-loss/


NFL answers for two officiating controversies in Lions' loss to Packers: 'The timeout was called before the false start happened':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/nfl-answers-for-officiating-gaffes-in-lions-loss-to-packers

Lions done in by officiating gaffes, fourth down backfires and Micah Parsons in Thanksgiving loss to Packers:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-done-in-by-officiating-gaffes-against-packers

Big numbers, bigger frustrations as Packers complete season sweep over Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/11/27/big-numbers-bigger-frustrations-as-packers-complete-season-sweep-over-detroit-lions-on-thanksgiving/

Officials grant Packers timeout despite apparent false start, leading to key Thanksgiving Day touchdown:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/11/27/officials-grant-packers-timeout-despite-apparent-false-start-leading-to-key-thanksgiving-day-touchdown/

NFL Week 12 Recap: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-12-recap-green-bay-packers-31-detroit-lions-24

Packers stay 'aggressive' in Thanksgiving win, while Lions dig themselves 'a hole' in tight NFC North race:  https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-stay-aggressive-thanksgiving-win-tight-nfc-north-race-lions-dig-hole

Packers-Lions on Thanksgiving: What We Learned from Green Bay's 31-24 win:  https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-lions-on-thanksgiving-what-we-learned-from-green-bay-s-31-24-win


Questions, takeaways from Thanksgiving matchups: Our reporters break down every game (Lions - Should the Lions be concerned about Dan Campbell's playcalling? The head coach took over playcalling duties entering Week 10, at which point Detroit was averaging 29.9 points per game, but the Lions have now lost two of their past three games and have looked questionable at times with their predictability -- notably on the ground. Detroit has struggled on fourth downs but continues to take risks. With two failed conversions against Green Bay, Detroit is 0-7 on fourth down since Week 11, which is tied for the most fourth-down attempts in the league, and by far the most attempts without a conversion, per ESPN Research...Most surprising performance: The short-handed Lions needed a much-needed boost with injuries to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Kalif Raymond and Graham Glasgow on offense. Enter Tom Kennedy, a practice squad veteran, who stepped up to make plays on offense and special teams in their absence Thursday. Kennedy was signed to Detroit's active roster from the practice squad Wednesday evening and finished with four catches for 36 yards. Best quote from the locker room: After his Lions dropped to 7-5, Campbell said he told his players, "It's frustrating, I know. We've got a lot to be thankful for even after a loss." Campbell then expanded on Detroit's standing as it looks toward Week 14: "We've dug ourselves a little bit of a hole, that's the bottom line. We are in a little bit of a hole, but that's just what it is. There's nothing more than that. So, all we've got to do is worry about is cleaning up this and then getting to the next game and finding a way to win the next one in front of us." -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47098730/nfl-week-13-2025-season-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game


Packers vs. Lions Highlights: Green Bay Holds On to Take Down Detroit:  https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/nfl/packers-vs-lions-live-score-updates-thanksgiving

Lions likely just lost the NFC North crown. Is their Super Bowl window already going with it?:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/lions-likely-just-lost-the-nfc-north-crown-is-their-super-bowl-window-already-going-with-it-235319145.html

Officials rule Packers called timeout before a penalty on fourth down, Green Bay takes advantage for TD:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/officials-rule-packers-called-timeout-before-a-penalty-on-fourth-down-green-bay-takes-advantage-for-td-193044589.html

Packers vs. Lions: Jordan Love throws 4 TD passes and Green Bay takes advantage of Detroit's fourth-down miscues to win 31-24:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/live/packers-vs-lions-jordan-love-throws-4-td-passes-and-green-bay-takes-advantage-of-detroits-fourth-down-miscues-to-win-31-24-163035166.html

The Good, Bad and Ugly, Week 13: Packers Feast on Thanksgiving:  https://www.si.com/nfl/good-bad-and-ugly-week-13-thanksgiving

Micah Parsons Made NFL History During Packers' Thanksgiving Win vs. Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/micah-parsons-made-nfl-history-during-packers-thanksgiving-win-vs-lions

New Video Shows Matt LaFleur’s Late Timeout Call That Bailed Out Packers Before TD:  https://www.si.com/nfl/new-video-shows-matt-lafleur-late-timeout-call-that-bailed-out-packers-before-touchdown

Lions Fans Furious Over Controversial Call That Helped Packers Score a Touchdown:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-fans-furious-controversial-call-helped-packers-touchdown

Packers give Lions taste of their own medicine with two, fourth-down TDs in Thanksgiving win:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/packers-lions-live-score-highlights-nfl-thanksgiving/75955a0e07275e9237ffe1dc

How Packers win over Lions on Thanksgiving impacts NFC North playoff standings in Week 13:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfc-north-standings-packers-win-lions-thanksgiving-week-13/6e10b50187acff1c581961f1






Lions cut Packers lead to 17-14 just before halftime:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-cut-packers-lead-to-17-14-just-before-halftime



Amon-Ra St. Brown goes to locker room after ankle injury:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/amon-ra-st-brown-goes-to-locker-room-after-leg-injury

Fourth down woes on offense, defense costly for Lions in loss to Packers:  https://apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-33c84312ad82699e08b1de3262a7d383

Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions:  https://apnews.com/article/packers-lions-score-2216db5c2c12605ba533ed0fea438460

Grades:

CBS (Lions Grade: B.  The Lions played well enough to win, but they lost this game because they fell apart on fourth down on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they went 0-for-2 on fourth down and the most painful miss was a fourth-and-3 drop by Jameson Williams that came at Green Bay's 21-yard line in the fourth quarter. Defensively, they let the Packers convert all three of their fourth down attempts, including a fourth-and-3 conversion with under two minutes to play that allowed Green Bay to ice the game. Basically, the Lions needed to make some clutch plays and they couldn't get it done on either side of the ball, which has been the story of their season. After finishing 15-2 last season, this year's version of the Lions (7-5) is now in serious danger of missing the playoffs.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-thanksgiving-grades-for-week-13-packers-earn-a-for-sweeping-lions-cowboys-set-to-face-chiefs/

Video:








Packers vs. Lions highlights | Week 13:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/packers-vs-lions-highlights-week-13

Jameson Williams' best plays from 144-yard game vs. Packers | Week 13:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jameson-williams-best-plays-from-144-yard-game-vs-packers-week-13

TeSlaa's third TD catch of 2025 trims Packers' lead to 24-20 on Thanksgiving:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-teslaa-for-a-17-yard-td

Jake Bates' 31-yard FG trims Packers lead to a one-score game:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-31-yard-fg-trims-packers-lead-to-a-one-score-game

HIGHLIGHT: Spin-cycle TD! Williams twirls past would-be tackler for 22-yard score:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-spin-cycle-td-williams-twirls-past-would-be-tackler-for-22-yard-score

HIGHLIGHT: Montgomery with Wildcat TD run vs. Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-montgomery-with-wildcat-td-run-vs-packers

Goff's 44-yard connection with Jameson Williams gets Lions into red zone:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-44-yard-connection-with-jameson-williams-gets-lions-into-red-zone

Goff's 18-yard laser pinpoints a diving TeSlaa in tight coverage:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-18-yard-laser-pinpoints-a-diving-teslaa-in-tight-coverage

David Montgomery's 13-yard reception ends with a powerful truck-stick move:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/david-montgomery-s-13-yard-reception-ends-with-a-powerful-truck-stick-move


Goff's 25-yard strike to Jameson Williams gets Lions into Pack territory before halftime:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-25-yard-strike-to-jameson-williams-gets-lions-into-pack-territory-before-halftime

HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds Kennedy for 23 yards on third down:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-kennedy-for-23-yards-on-third-down

Tom Kennedy returns to Lions with 21-yard punt return:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/tom-kennedy-returns-to-lions-with-21-yard-punt-return

Packers outlast Lions on Thanksgiving:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47121734


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Pre-Game Lions Links for Thursday 11-26-25

🦃Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 

Articles:



Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Green Bay Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/key-matchup-lions-must-win-against-packers-week-13




Lions' Week 13 Depth Chart Features Possible Return of Key Defenders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-week-13-depth-chart-features-possible-return-key-defenders

Lions Do Not Activate Former Second-Round Pick, Ending Season:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-do-not-activate-former-second-round-pick-ending-season




NFL Week 13 Preview: Schedule, storylines, matchups to watch and betting spreads (Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (-2.5) - Storyline of the game: Major playoff implications in the NFC North and wild-card race.  The Packers (7-3-1) and Lions (7-4) have been battling atop the NFC North for the last few years, but heading into Week 13, both teams are currently battling it out for a wild-card spot in the NFC — and if the playoffs started today, the Lions would miss out. That makes this Thanksgiving game even more consequential.  The Packers (87.7 grade; 4th) and Lions (92.5 grade; 3rd) are two of the best overall teams in the NFL, with defenses that have stood up well in 2025. They’ll be swinging to knock each other out of the playoff picture.  Matchup to watch: Packers EDGE Micah Parsons vs. Lions T Penei Sewell.  Micah Parsons (91.8 grade; 2nd) has given the Packers’ defense an injection of life in 2025. Parsons is third in pressures (60) and fourth in sacks (11) and has helped the Packers' defense become one of the top pass-rushing units in the league (81.3 grade; 5th).  He’s been inevitable throughout his career, but he came up short against Lions tackle Penei Sewell (95.9; 1st) in Week 1. Sewell allowed just one pressure to Parsons on 15 snaps, and was a rare bright spot on a tough day for Detroit. Their matchup is going to be must-watch TV once again.  Additional News:  Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) should be ready to go vs. the Lions.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-13-preview-schedule-storylines-matchups-to-watch-and-betting-spreads

2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 13: The Cleveland Browns continue to dominate (5. Detroit Lions):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-defensive-line-rankings-week-13-2025

One Thing Every NFL Team Should Be Thankful for on Thanksgiving 2025 (Detroit Lions - Jahmyr Gibbs:  Gibbs is now a (seemingly) attainable seven touchdowns away from setting the NFL record for most touchdowns scored before the age of 24. This would pass the previous mark, set by … quite possibly the best player in franchise history, Barry Sanders. When we’re talking about being thankful in this specific case, it’s about appreciating a truly game-altering talent. Gibbs looked like he was born in an alternate Spider-Verse on Sunday against the Giants; a speed that simply isn’t possessed by pad-wearing humans on planet earth. Not every team has a player capable of altering a game in that short of a time frame.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/thanksgiving-2026-nfl-teams-thankful-digital-cover

Lions vs. Packers: Three Bold Predictions as Thanksgiving Football Kicks Off in Detroit:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-vs-packers-three-bold-predictions-thanksgiving-football-kicks-off-detroit

What does every NFL team have to be thankful for at Thanksgiving? (Detroit Lions – Kelvin Sheppard.  One of Detroit's coordinator transitions hasn't gone swimmingly, with coach Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties from John Morton for the rest of the season. But things have gone much more smoothly on defense, where Sheppard, 37, has proven to be a worthy successor to Aaron Glenn. He's helped the Lions continue to navigate injuries and other setbacks with the "Legion of Whom" secondary and an otherwise impressive unit. But it might not be long before Campbell loses him to a head-coaching job elsewhere, either.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/11/27/nfl-thanksgiving-reasons-thankful-week-13/87373102007/



GB Media:

Bum shoulder or not, Packers QB Jordan Love looking for his best again in Detroit:  https://www.packers.com/news/bum-shoulder-or-not-packers-qb-jordan-love-looking-for-his-best-again-in-detroit-nov-26-2025



Can Packers Prevent Thanksgiving Feast By Lions’ Game-Wrecker?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/can-packers-prevent-thanksgiving-feast-by-lions-game-wrecker

Video:


Why Rich Eisen is amped for Packers-Lions:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47108660

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Lions Links for Wednesday 11-26-25

Articles:



NOTEBOOK: Rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa could see more opportunities:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-rookie-wr-isaac-teslaa-could-see-more-opportunities







Lions Fans Calling Return of Frank Ragnow 'Thanksgiving Miracle':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-fans-calling-return-frank-ragnow-thanksgiving-miracle

Can Lions' Aidan Hutchinson Dominate Packers' Offensive Line?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/can-lions-aidan-hutchinson-dominate-packers-offensive-line

Lions RB Earns Another NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-rb-earns-another-nfc-offensive-player-of-week-award

Vegas Expects Lions to Squeak Out Victory against Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/vegas-expects-lions-squeak-out-victory-against-packers

Fact or Fiction: Is Shedeur Sanders Auditioning For Detroit Lions?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/fact-fiction-is-shedeur-sanders-auditioning-for-detroit-lions








Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell eyes matchup with Packers; names key to perfect Thanksgiving plate:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/11/26/detroit-lions-head-coach-dan-campbell-eyes-matchup-with-packers-names-key-to-perfect-thanksgiving-plate/

The 10 best NFL player matchups to watch in Week 13 (Green Bay Packers EDGE Micah Parsons vs. Detroit Lions T Taylor Decker - The Thanksgiving slate gets underway when the Packers take on the Lions in Ford Field. If Detroit wants to split the season series against Green Bay, the team will need Decker to stand tall against one of the sport’s elite defensive players.  Parsons would likely be the Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner if not for Garrett. His 91.8 overall PFF grade is second among all defenders, as is his 92.9 PFF pass-rushing grade. Likewise, Parsons’ 0.24 WAR ranks fourth for that side of the ball. Penei Sewell is the most decorated Lions tackle, but Decker shouldn’t be neglected, either. The veteran has churned out an 81.1 PFF pass-blocking grade since 2022, which is 16th among qualified tackles. In 2025, Decker has allowed just one sack and 16 pressures on 313 opportunities. Decker only matched up against Parsons three times in his Packer debut but didn’t permit a pressure. Considering that the All-Pro edge rusher has played more snaps aligned in front of the left tackle than right, Parsons should likely see more of Decker than Sewell.):  https://www.pff.com/news/the-10-best-nfl-player-matchups-to-watch-in-week-13

NFL pass-rusher rankings ahead of Week 13 (3. Aidan Hutchinson.  Season Highlights - Most Pressures: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions:  Hutchinson generated six pressures against the Giants (including a sack on the final play of the game in overtime to clinch the victory), bringing his season total to a league-leading 68. Hutchinson has been a model of consistency, recording at least five pressures in nine of 11 games this season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pass-rusher-rankings-week-13-2025

Packers vs. Lions: Two must-know storylines for Thanksgiving Day showdown:  https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-vs-lions-two-must-know-storylines-for-thanksgiving-day-showdown

NFL's playoff picture takes shape: Ranking all eight divisional races two-thirds of the way through the season (Tier 1: High-quality contested - 1. NFC North.  Bears: 8-3 (1-2 in division), 28% chance to win division.  Packers: 7-3-1 (2-0 in division), 40% chance to win division.  Lions: 7-4 (1-2 in division), 31% chance to win division.  The Bears are 8-3 despite a minus-three point differential. That's the third-worst point differential by a team with at least eight wins through its first 11 games in NFL history. We're about to find out if they're a team closer to what their record says or one closer to what their point differential says. The Bears' end-of-season gauntlet includes a visit with the Eagles on Black Friday, two more games with the Packers, a trip to the 49ers and a season finale against the Lions.  That's just one part of the fun in the NFC North. The Packers visit the Lions on Thanksgiving and currently have the head-to-head tiebreaker thanks to a Week 1 win. The Lions have the easiest final three weeks of any of the three teams (Steelers, at Vikings, at Bears), but that's not really "easy," and they have a gauntlet of Packers, Cowboys, at Rams before that. Currently, the Bears, Packers and Lions represent three of the four toughest remaining schedules in the NFL.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfls-playoff-picture-takes-shape-ranking-all-eight-divisional-races-two-thirds-of-the-way-through-the-season/


Ranking NFC wild card contenders, including rising Cowboys (3. Detroit Lions (7-4):  The Lions survived a near-disaster in Week 12 with a 34-27 overtime victory over the now-2-9 New York Giants thanks to Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs going off for 219 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just 14 carries while also catching 11 passes for 45 yards receiving and a touchdown.  The Lions' schedule is one of the 10 toughest remaining lineups in the league, as their opponents have a combined .606 winning percentage, giving Detroit the league's fourth toughest remaining slate. Games against the Packers (a team they lost to in Week 1), Rams and Steelers should be very educational as to how Detroit's 2025 season will turn out. This week's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay will be pivotal.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-playoff-picture-ranking-nfc-wild-card-contenders-from-dependable-seahawks-to-rising-cowboys/


NFL on Thanksgiving cheat sheet: Everything you need to know to impress relatives for holiday games:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-on-thanksgiving-cheat-sheet-everything-you-need-to-know/

2025 NFL All-Pro Picks and Predictions Through Week 12 (Right tackle First team (1): Penei Sewell, Lions:  Sewell is the best blocker in the sport. Athletic and nimble while also displaying elite power at 335 pounds, the Lions’ right tackle is the measuring stick for all offensive linemen. He has permitted just eight pressures and zero sacks all year while protecting the statuesque Jared Goff, while driving blocking would-be tacklers out of Jahmyr Gibbs’s path every weekend.Linebackers Empty heading - First team (3): Jack Campbell, Lions; Bobby Wagner, Commanders; Tremaine Edmunds, Bears.  Campbell has turned into arguably the league’s finest all-around linebacker, along with Fred Warner. Detroit’s 2023 first-round pick has 108 tackles and four sacks. As for Wagner, the 11-time All-Pro is still rolling at age 35 with 107 tackles, six tackles for loss and an interception.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2025-nfl-all-pro-picks-predictions-through-week-12

NFL Thanksgiving preview: Comparing the 3 Thanksgiving games to your favorite dishes (Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes: Packers at Lions - It wasn't long ago that the Lions were so bad, and for such a long time, that there were calls to take the Thanksgiving game away from them. That has changed.  The main course gets served first. Packers at Lions is a great matchup for any day of the NFL week, but it's really good for the Thanksgiving opener. There's a revenge angle after the Packers smashed the Lions 27-13 in Week 1, and the game wasn't even as close as the score would indicate. It's a massive game in the NFC North race too. The Packers are 7-3-1 and the Lions are 7-4, and the loser will slip further behind the division-leading Bears, who are 8-3.  Both teams have had ups and downs, but at times this season each has looked like a Super Bowl contender. It should be a very competitive game. You don't hear so much about taking the Thanksgiving game away from Detroit anymore.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-thanksgiving-preview-comparing-the-3-thanksgiving-games-to-your-favorite-dishes-150049279.html



When should Lions fans expect Frank Ragnow’s return to field?:  https://www.thebiglead.com/when-should-lions-fans-expect-frank-ragnows-return-to-field/








Lions and Packers match up on Thanksgiving with much at stake in NFC North and NFL playoff picture:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-packers-preview-f47fb06f8f40e32c278ffc78ae2e1ee5

Lions and Packers kick off holiday triple-header with high-stakes game in division and playoff races:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-packers-preview-e29fa72a5b95993962cdba732b92e2c2


QB Rankings:

QB Power Rankings: Dak Prescott climbs in top 10; Daniel Jones sinks (3. Jared Goff.Detroit Lions QB - He's proven very susceptible to errant throws when under pressure, which isn't far off his norm, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a sharper arm than when the Lions' other all-star talent is on a roll. (+3)):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-13-nfl-qb-power-rankings-cowboys-dak-prescott-colts-daniel-jones/

QB Stock Market Week 13: Drake Maye is Taking All the Right Risks and Jalen Hurts Isn't (6. Jared Goff):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/qb-stock-market-week-13-drake-maye-taking-all-right-risks-jalen-hurts-isnt

NFL QB rankings, Week 13: Josh Allen slips to Tier 2; where does Shedeur Sanders land? (TIER 3 - 10. Jared Goff - 2025 stats: 11 games | 69.3 pct | 2769 pass yds | 7.9 ypa | 23 pass TDs | 5 INTs | 22 rush yds | 0 rush TDs | 3 fumbles.  Jared Goff made some key throws when it mattered most, helping the Lions escape what would have been a massive upset by the Giants, but he played a secondary role in an offense that rode on the back of Jahmyr Gibbs. It's only been a little over two weeks since Goff lit up Washington's defense, but it sure feels like that happened long ago.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-qb-rankings-index-week-13-2025-nfl-season

NFL QB rankings Week 13: Matthew Stafford, rumbling toward an MVP? (Tier III: Still very, very dangerous (even Mac Jones) - 12. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: 0.121.  Goff has backslid after a hot start. That hasn't mattered as much thanks to the presence of playmakers like Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams the last few weeks. It may not matter in Week 13 against the Packers gashable run defense. But it's a cause for concern in a stacked NFC -- particularly for a team working to climb its way out of third place in the North.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/11/26/nfl-qb-rankings-week-13-matthew-stafford-mvp-drake-maye/87464230007/

2025 NFL QB Rankings: Brock Purdy Returns to the Rankings, Lamar Jackson Drops to No. 15 (14. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions - 2025 PFSN QBi Grade: 78.4 (C+).  Last Week’s Ranking: 9.  It took them going to overtime to do it, but Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions managed to topple the Giants in a tight battle in Week 12. In the win at Ford Field, Goff finished with 279 passing yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a 91.3 passer rating for the afternoon. Goff is tied for second in the NFL with 23 passing touchdowns, and he’s still tied for eighth in the league with a 0.15 EPA per dropback average. His inconsistency under pressure has dropped him out of the top ten in QBi grading, though; his EPA per dropback average is only 29th of the 40 quarterbacks qualified for this list.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2025-nfl-qb-rankings-week-13/

Predictions:


Packers Media:

Bum shoulder or not, Packers QB Jordan Love looking for his best again in Detroit:  https://www.packers.com/news/bum-shoulder-or-not-packers-qb-jordan-love-looking-for-his-best-again-in-detroit-nov-26-2025

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: How do Packers stay on track vs. Lions?:  https://www.packers.com/news/mike-s-mid-week-chat-how-do-packers-stay-on-track-vs-lions-nov-26-2025







Packers Roster Moves Not Made Were Most Important Before Facing Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-roster-moves-not-made-were-most-important-before-facing-lions

Three Reasons Why Lions Will Beat Stuffing Out of Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/three-reasons-why-lions-will-beat-stuffing-out-of-packers


Here’s Why Micah Parsons Believes He’s Got ‘Advantage’ vs. Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/heres-why-micah-parsons-believes-he-s-got-advantage-vs-lions


Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Packers Week 13 preview:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-lions-packers-week-13-preview


Video:


Frank Ragnow unretires, will rejoin Lions:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1747673

'GMFB' previews Packers-Lions on Thanksgiving:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gmfb-previews-packers-lions-on-thanksgiving

Stacey Dales breaks down the critical Packers-Lions Thanksgiving matchup | 'The Insiders':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/stacey-dales-breaks-down-the-critical-packers-lions-thanksgiving-matchup-the-insiders

Jared Goff sounds off about the opportunity to avenge early season loss to the Packers:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-sounds-off-about-the-opportunity-to-avenge-early-season-loss-to-the-packers

NFL Week 13 Preview: Packers vs. Lions:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk#
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