There’s no hiding the desperation now, as the Lions (8-7) face their first regular-season elimination game in years.

Here are five Lions who may not return to the team in 2026.

Of note, center Graham Glasgow (knee) was upgraded from limited to full participation in the estimated practice report for the walkthrough.

With a win over Minnesota, the Lions can keep their playoff hopes alive. With a loss, they'll suddenly find themselves in last place in the NFC North.

The Detroit Lions could technically still make the playoffs this season with two weeks remaining. Here's the case for why it could happen.

Ahead of its Christmas Day showdown at the Minnesota Vikings (7-8), the Detroit Lions (8-7) elevated a pair from its practice squad. The Lions elevated Kingsley Eguakun, who just made his first career start last week for the Lions at center against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and tight end Giovanni Ricci.

It's Week 16 of the NFL schedule, and the Detroit Lions are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers for an AFC vs. NFC matchup at Ford Field. Here's how you can watch the game.

The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the Pro Bowl, again sitting among the most popular teams with five alternates in the wings, too.