On Friday, safety Kerby Joseph was officially ruled out. The team downgraded safety Thomas Harper and offensive lineman Christian Mahogany on Saturday afternoon, leaving the team to count on reserves to assist on the back end of the defense and the offensive line.

The Detroit Lions made it official on Saturday, placing safety Brian Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve and ending his season.

The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 15 as one of the hottest teams in the NFL. L.A. has won seven of its last eight games and is currently the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC entering this weekend's showdown against the Detroit Lions. However, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers aren't far behind with 10-3 and 9-4 records, respectively.

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL. Jan. 5 — Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

Joseph will miss his eighth straight game due to a knee injury after suffering what Dan Campbell called a setback.

The Detroit Lions ran just eight plays on third down last week, a season low, while gaining most of their yards on first and second down.

Goff has a toughness that belies his California cool demeanor. Four stories that explain the Lions QB, from those who know him best.