As we wait for the Detroit Lions to take the field in the 4 p.m. ET window (4:25 p.m. ET kickoff), NFL Week 16 continues with an early slate that… well, it sucks.

Of the seven games kicking off at 1 p.m. ET, only one (Buccaneers vs. Panthers) involves two teams still in the playoff hunt. For some reason, that’s not the local game, though. Instead, people in Michigan will have to either sit through Bills at Browns or Chargers at Cowboys. Why anyone would want to watch those games, I do not know.

But if you’re lucky enough to...

Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 16, the Detroit Lions (8-6) are back in the Motor City for the final home game of the 2025 regular season, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6).

To help you prepare for this matchup, we have a detailed Lions depth chart that not only ranks all players but also provides the latest news on roster moves, injury statuses, and other relevant developments. For your viewing experience, we have listed the...

Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in. The Detroit Lions return to Ford Field for the home season finale against the 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers, making his 27th career start against Detroit, as the Lions look for their 16th straight win following a loss, a streak dating back to 2022.

Back in 2021—the last time the Lions played the Steelers—Detroit was desperate for answers and wins. Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties from Anthony Lynn against a Steelers team riding a four-game winning streak, and it resulted in a 16–16 tie, the first non-loss of the Campbell era. Now,...

An old nemesis returns. The Detroit Lions host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 as Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces off against his old divisional rival, possibly for the final time. In their last matchup, the Lions sent Rodgers packing out of Green Bay, ending their playoff hopes in 2022. Since then, Rodgers has switched teams twice and is now trying to lead the Steelers into the playoffs in 2025. With the Lions back up against the wall, they’re hoping to not only keep their playoff hopes intact but possibly send Rodgers into retirement with one more loss to Detroit....

With little help from games on Thursday and Saturday, the Detroit Lions will almost certainly need to win out to make the NFL playoffs—and they’ll still need some help. But it all begins on Sunday with their pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here’s how you can catch the game on TV, streaming, and radio—along with any other information you need to know about Lions vs. Steelers.

What time does Steelers at Lions kick off?

The game is on Sunday, December 21, at 4:25 p.m. ET

Where is the game being played?

The game is being played at...

The Green Bay Packers let a huge game slip away from them against the Chicago Bears, and it has put a big damper on the Detroit Lions’ playoff odds. Had the Packers held onto their late, fourth-quarter 10-point lead, Detroit’s playoff odds would’ve jumped to 32%. Now, they sit at 22% (per NYT Playoff Simulator).

Let’s break down what it means for the Lions, and the playoff scenarios remaining for the Lions.

NFC North standings:

1. Bears: 11-4
2. Packers: 9-5-1
3. Lions: 8-6
4. Vikings: 6-8*

*Eliminated from playoff contention

The Bears now take a pretty significant lead...

The NFL has expanded to Saturday this week, and it means big stakes for the NFC playoff race—something that should have the attention of all Detroit Lions fans.

Saturday kicks off with a late afternoon matchup (5 p.m. ET) between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. While there is not much at stake for the Commanders, the Eagles can clinch the NFC East with a win. While that is mostly a formality at this point—the Cowboys currently have less than a 1% chance to catch them—it also keeps them in a solid place when it comes to seeding. The Eagles...

The Detroit Lions have finally placed safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve, effectively ending the All-Pro defender’s season.

Joseph has been dealing with a knee injury for essentially the entire season, but there was some brief hope he’d be able to return to the field. After suffering a setback during a recent practice, Joseph has been sidelined, and Detroit finally decided to end his season after he had missed the past eight games. Technically, Joseph would be eligible to return to the field if Detroit advances to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, but that seems unlikely. Joseph’s season...

The NFL has expanded to Saturday for Week 16, and it features two games that will have a big impact on the NFC playoff standings. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off at 5 p.m. ET, and the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at 8:20 p.m. ET.

For the Detroit Lions, who are currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, Saturday’s games will certainly have an impact on their postseason chances.

So let’s look at the impact of each game, and decide who you should be rooting for. But before we do, a reminder...

Madden season is coming to a close.

With just three Detroit Lions games left, there are only three games left to simulate on the popular video game series. Unfortunately, next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings falls on Christmas, and I will not be in town to simulate Lions vs. Vikings on Madden.

So that makes this week’s Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Madden 26 simulation the penultimate one of the regular season. Did I draw out that entire intro just so I could use the word “penultimate”? Of course I did. It’s the best word in the English language....

With the Detroit Lions’ margin for error gone in their playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the first team in their way between them and the postseason. If Detroit drops their home finale to the AFC foe, their playoff chances aren’t completely gone, but we’re talking about postseason odds in the single digits.

On paper, the Lions look like the more talented roster. They’ve got significantly better weapons on offense, and while things are probably more even on defense, the Steelers are missing some key players on that side of the ball.

Still, all it takes is one heroic performance...

The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 16 matchup in downtown Detroit. There are a lot of moving parts along the Lions’ interior offensive line right now, as several starters are dealing with injuries or attempting to return from one.

Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.

Ruled OUT

• OT Giovanni Manu (knee, still on IR) — Days remaining in injury evaluation clock: 19 -...