Christian Mahogany had the first opportunity to fill the role before breaking his leg last month. Against Dallas, the Lions rotated 27-year-old Trystan Colon and fifth-round pick Miles Frazier into the game and they had mixed results.

If Detroit Lions win the next 2 weeks, they could face a win-and-in playoff scenario in Week 18 season finale against Ben Johnson and Chicago Bears.

Denver’s defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos’ 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers.

As the Detroit Lions watched the Los Angeles Rams celebrate a clinched playoff berth on Sunday, they were forced to reckon with their own reality with three games left.

Maybe Dan Campbell knows the right Detroit Lions for a playoff push. He just doesn't have enough of them, not this season, at least.

Detroit was on the losing end of a 27-24 home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. At the time, it was the best performance of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's career. The young signal-caller had struggled to stay in the lineup and did not exactly light up the league after beating Detroit.

The Lions fell to the Rams on Sunday - damaging their playoff chances. NFL Next Gen Stats currently give the Lion a 44 percent chance of making the postseason. Some other playoff odds simulators by ESPN and The Athletic place the Lions chances lower.