The Detroit Lions’ season came to an unexpectedly early and disastrous end when they lost in blowout fashion to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs this past weekend.
Calvin Johnson -- a guy who knows a thing or two about great wide receiver play -- is loving what Amon-Ra St Brown's doing this year ... telling TMZ Sports
Now, the Lions are also starting over at both the offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator positions on their coaching staff, with OC Ben Johnson being hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears and DC Aaron Glenn being hired to be the next head coach of the New York Jets.
Dan Campbell’s football career is rooted not far from Waco, and the Detroit Lions head coach has a loyal local fanbase as his team heads into the NFL Divisional Round.
Detroit was able to open the second half with nearly a 6:00 offensive drive that spanned 91 yards. St. Brown and Gibbs led the way, as Detroit trimmed the Commanders' lead to 31-28 midway through the third quarter. Gibbs scored his second touchdown of the game on an 8-yard scamper.
The Detroit Lions' uniforms used to be a muddy mess, a blah version of Honolulu blue and a dull gray. Their uniforms got better, and they're winning.
Follow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.
• The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET at frigid Arrowhead Stadium in Sunday’s first NFL divisional round game. In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders head to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
Here is the list of 59 reasons why the Detroit Lions have never been Super Bowl champs, curated by longtime Free Press Lions insider Dave Birkett.
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The Lions lost Ben Johnson on Monday. One NFL insider expects Detroit could lose another coordinator on Tuesday.