The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.

Because the Lions play the 49ers on “Monday Night Football” this week, there is a scenario that would render the outcome of this game meaningless, with regard to playoff impli

The NFL season has reached its final two weeks, and the Detroit Lions are firmly in the race for a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC. As it stands, the Lions are in a tie for the top spot in the NFC with an NFC North divisional opponent,

With two games to go, here's what the Lions need to have happen to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and secure a first-round bye.

The Detroit Lions finally got some help in the playoff race. Obviously, Detroit is one of four NFC teams who have already punched their postseason ticket, but—just like every other NFC division—the NFC North has still yet to be decided.

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will step away from being a high school state champion coach and jump back into the NFL. He’s coming out of retirement to sign with the Detroit Lions, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the Lions, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Teddy Bridgewater is making his return to the NFL. According to multiple reports, the quarterback is coming out of retirement to join the Detroit Lions. The Lions were the last te