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Tim Patrick (17), who scored two touchdowns Thursday, was one of the Lions players that stepped up to keep Detroit's impressive run this season going.

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are

Detroit held on to beat the Green Bay Packers Thursday and clinch a spot in the playoffs by sticking true to the clear-cut identity established by Dan Campbell.

Tim Patrick (17), who scored two touchdowns Thursday, was one of the Lions players that stepped up to keep Detroit's impressive run this season going.

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are

Detroit held on to beat the Green Bay Packers Thursday and clinch a spot in the playoffs by sticking true to the clear-cut identity established by Dan Campbell.

LaFleur confronted a Lions fan before the game at Ford Field.

Matt LaFleur Explains Pregame Fracas With 'Arrogant' Lions Fan: 'I've Never Seen That'

The Packers coach found himself in a heated yelling match with a Detroit fan before the game Thursday night.

Jordan Love completed just 12 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 34–31 loss to the Lions.

Packers Need Jordan Love to Return to His Old Self to Compete in the NFC

Green Bay gave Detroit all it could handle Thursday, but didn't utilize its star quarterback enough to show that it can compete with the NFL's best.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on Nov 28, 2024.

Jared Goff Says Dan Campbell Made Lions' Strategy vs. Packers Clear Before Game

Detroit's head coach was a man with a plan.

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Cowboys cheerleaders perform during a game against the Giants.

New Bengals Kicker Will be Sharing Sideline With Girlfriend on 'MNF' vs. Cowboys

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Dan Campbell’s Gutsy Fourth-Down Call Worked Out Perfectly to Seal Win vs. Packers

Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft prepares to get up after a big hit vs. the Detroit Lions on Dec. 5, 2024.

Al Michaels Loved Packers TE Tucker Kraft Flexing Athleticism After Huge Hit

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Jared Goff Made a Classy Gesture to Teammate Tim Patrick After First TD of Season

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LeFleur reacts against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct 9, 2023.

Packers' Matt LaFleur Argues With Lions Fan in Heated On-Field Confrontation

A Detroit Lions fan shreds cheese at Ford Field to jeer the Green Bay Packers.

NFL World Celebrates Lions Fan Who Brought Actual Cheese to Packers Game for Shredding

Barry Sanders meets the Grinch.

The Grinch Showed Up in Detroit for 'Thursday Night Football' and Met Barry Sanders

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur reviews a game play.

Andrew Whitworth Emphatically Praised Matt LaFleur Rebuild Post-Aaron Rodgers

Hutchinson had 7.5 sacks in five games during the 2024 season.

Aidan Hutchinson Expected to Return From Injury If Lions Make Super Bowl

Johnson is likely to be the hottest head coaching candidate on the market this offseason.

The NFL's Hottest HC Candidate in Ben Johnson Is Doing Things Differently This Year

Host Nick Cannon stands with Kobie Turner during a big reveal on Fox's "The Masked Singer" on Dec. 4, 2024.

Rams' Kobie Turner Shares Heartfelt Statement After 'The Masked Singer' Elimination

Barkley enters Week 14 as the NFL's leading rusher with 1,499 yards.

Eagles' Offensive Line Installs Homemade Saquon Barkley Shrine in Locker Room

Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins speaks to the media on Dec. 5, 2024.

Dion Dawkins Credits Josh Allen's Engagement to Hailee Steinfeld for Bills' Success

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley stands on the sidelines during a game.

Saquon Barkley Once Babysat a 12-Year-Old Who Beat Him in Madden

New England Patriots former head coach Bill Belichick holds a press conference at Gillette Stadium to announce his exit from the team.

CFB World Was Stunned by Report That Bill Belichick Interviewed for UNC Coaching Vacancy

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Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has had discussions with North Carolina about its head coach opening, SI confirms.

Sources: Bill Belichick Interested in College Coaching After North Carolina Talks

The NFL schedule takes many twists and turns during the final month of the regular season.

Most Notable NFL Schedule Nuggets for the Remainder of the Season

Kyler Murray and Geno Smith will meet for the second time this season.

NFL Week 14 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Three First-Place Teams Face Key Division Games

The Steelers are 5–1 with Wilson as the starting quarterback.

How Russell Wilson, Justin Fields Fit Into Steelers’ Future Plans

Bowers hauled in 10 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs on Black Friday, solidifying himself as one of the frontrunners in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race.

NFL Fact or Fiction: Brock Bowers Should Win Offensive Rookie of the Year

Sirianni and the Eagles are riding an eight-game win streak, improving to 10–2.

Nick Sirianni on Blocking Out the Noise and the Eagles’ Win Streak

Allen gave NFL fans one of the best plays of the 2024 season in Buffalo’s win against the Niners.

A Mic’d-Up Josh Allen Has an Awesome Reaction to His Lateral Touchdown

Wilson delivered the third 400-yard game of his career on Sunday, and his first since 2019.

NFL Week 13 Winners and Losers: Russell Wilson Leads Long List of Comeback Stories

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Continue Climb With Second Half Comeback

Winston showed against the Broncos that he’s still not equipped to be a franchise quarterback.

A Guide for the Browns to Fix Their Quarterback Crisis

Richardson led the Colts to a narrow 25–24 win over the Patriots.

Colts Coach Shane Steichen Explains How Anthony Richardson Is Growing

Tom Brady will call the Super Bowl for Fox this season.

Tom Brady’s Fox Colleague: ‘No One Can Question How Hard He’s Working’

Barkley topped 100 yards rushing for the eight time in 12 games as an Eagle

Week 13 NFL Takeaways: Eagles’ Run Game Is More Than Just Saquon Barkley

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates following the win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

What We Learned in NFL Week 13: Steelers Have the Offense to Contend for AFC Title

Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns in the Steelers' win over the Bengals on Sunday.

2024 NFL Playoff Picture, Week 13: Chiefs, Lions, Bills Control Division Races

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Beat Packers

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Newest Ram Forbes Speaks For First Time

Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a field goal during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Raiders Still Confident in Kicker Daniel Carlson Despite Misfires

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) gets fired up and slaps his helmet after a tackle on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10), not shown, during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 37-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Former Jaguars' Top Pick Chaisson Finding Success with Raiders

Chargers should thank Bears: Rumor says CHI never wanted Jim Harbaugh

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off the field alongside Rasheed Walker after the loss to the Lions.

Updated Playoff Probabilities: Packers Want Rematch Against Lions

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) spikes the ball after catching a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions.

Tucker Kraft-Kerby Joseph Feud Highlights Packers-Lions Rivalry Game

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs scored three touchdowns against the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

Packers Report Card: Grades From 34-31 Loss to Lions

Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23).

What They're Saying: Lions Secondary Felt Disrespected