Lions tackle Penei Sewell stuck up for quarterback Jared Goff after Detroit's stunning playoff loss.

Fresh off a disheartening 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was emotional in illustrating his club's 15-win season, telling reporters that "it just hurts to lose, man."

Daniels threw two TD passes to help Washington return to the NFC title game for first time in 33 years.

LaPorta's 2-yard touchdown from quarterback Jared Goff briefly pushed the Lions ahead 14-10.

From Honolulu blue pizza to a life-size cake of Amon-Ra St. Brown, fans in Detroit are excited about the Lions.

Sewell says he watched last season's playoff loss at least 10 times, and this time the Lions won't be denied.

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three games, to be ready for the NFC divisional round.

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

More than three decades have passed since an NFL regular-season game carried such high stakes.

After careful consideration, Detroit coach Dan Campbell went full throttle with his starters in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship game, and the Lions escaped Levi's Stadium with a 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers while avoiding major injuries.

After a back-and-forth first half, the Lions settled in and took over the game in the second half.

Last season's NFC title game loss hasn't changed Campbell's approach; it might have made it more effective.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he remains haunted by January's NFC Championship loss in San Francisco.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end Sam LaPorta connected on a trick play the club calls the "stumble bum" on Sunday in a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field that improved Detroit's record to 13-2.

The score was Williams' fourth touchdown reception of 50-plus yards this season.

There is "optimism" about the possibility of Lions running back David Montgomery returning for the playoffs, a source said.

Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson said he's eyeing a February return after undergoing surgery in October to repair his fractured tibia and fibula.

Lions running back David Montgomery sustained a sprained MCL, defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL and cornerback Carlton Davis III sustained a fractured jaw.

The Lions lost three key contributors to likely season-ending injuries in CB Khalil Dorsey, DT Alim McNeill and CB Carlton Davis.