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The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the Detroit Lions host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.
The Detroit Lions were 5-2 before they suffered a 27-24 defeat to Minnesota on Nov. 2. They have a losing record since. What changed?
The Lions' depleted secondary will be without another player in Thursday's game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is questionable against the Minnesota Vikings, but it seems like he could be available to play.
The NFL regular season is winding down, but the league is still putting out epic games in the lead up to the playoffs. The Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 16 needing a win to solidify their NFL postseason hopes.
The Detroit Lions officially released their injury designation report, prior to their Week 17 road contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Two players have been ruled out, including safety Avonte Maddox and offensive lineman Giovanni Manu. Eleven players were ruled questionable.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.