Jeremy Schmidt was given a gift at the Detroit Lions' win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday: four or five extra hours with his father, Wally Schmidt.

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-9 and out of playoff contention, but beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game in January 2024.

The Detroit Lions can only get the No. 1 seed or the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs now -- here's why and how they can get each.

ALLEN PARK -- Defensive lineman Chris Smith continues to bounce between the practice squad, free agency and the main roster for the Detroit Lions. Smith was waived on Monday afternoon after playing 12 defensive snaps in the team’s 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears.

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.

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.

If the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday, the Lions can clinch the NFC North with a win in Week 18 no matter what they do vs. the 49ers.

Following their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears (4-11) on Sunday, the Detroit Lions (13-2) remain the team to beat in the NFL. Yes, even above the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1).

NFL Week 17 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Monday Night Football game between Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.

Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made history for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. After a six-reception performance against the Chicago Bears, St. Brown etched his name alongside wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and some of the greatest.