Over the last four seasons, the Lions rank fourth in December winning percentage at .714. Jared Goff has played a key role in that.

The results of the Stafford trade completely changed the course of the Lions organization. New general manager Brad Holmes was able to use the additional draft resources to add high-end talent that could be part of the long-term future.

Goff said his time with the Rams was a long time ago. When asked if he still feels an emotional charge to facing his former team, he said, “No, not so much anymore.”

The NFC playoff picture is focusing, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions highlight it. We provided analysis, highlights and more from "SNF".

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed ices the game with an interception of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays from his three touchdown game against the Dallas Cowboys during Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Detroit Lions won, and won big. It was a much-need win to keep their playoff hopes alive, led by their fearless quarterback Jared Goff in an all-out air assault. Goff went 25-of-34 for 309 yards and one touchdown,

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But when the 2025 season is over, Stafford will have just turned 38 years old. Age weighs on a player of Stafford's caliber, especially after he spent most of the offseason recovering from a back injury.

Heading into Thursday night, the Detroit Lions understood exactly what a loss to the Dallas Cowboys would mean for their postseason hopes. With their backs against the wall, they responded by playing complementary football for all four quarters, earning a 44–30 Week 14 victory over Dallas.