DETROIT -- Last year, the Detroit Lions went 15-2 and locked up the top seed in the NFC. This season, they are lucky to be above .500. After a 5-2 start, coach Dan Campbell's Lions have lost three of five and needed a 59-yard field goal from Jake Bates to avoid a home loss to the New York Giants.

Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Green Bay Packers featured a depleted roster missing several offensive weapons and key trench players, which contributed to the offense’s overall struggles. But above everything else, the defense delivered arguably its worst outing of the season as the Lions fell 31–24, dropping to 7–5.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is out after back surgery, and backup Brock Wright will also miss Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

White, joined by his three-piece band, opened his three-song set with his 2024 solo hit “That’s How I’m Feeling.” He and his band were decked out in Lions gear as were the fans on the field, who were jumping up and down and shaking their fists as White and company tore through the song.

MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast offers their thoughts on the thin margin for error through the final five games if Detroit wants to even make the postseason.

The Dallas Cowboys look to kick off December by continuing November's three-game winning streak in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions.

All of the fourth downs were significant plays: The Packers’ first two touchdowns came on fourth downs, and the final first down that allowed them to seal the win came on a fourth-down conversion. The Lions’ first failed fourth down led to another Packers score, and the Lions’ other failed fourth down ended a promising drive.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell defended his fourth down decisions and the offensive tempo late vs. the Packers.