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Detroit Lions are running out of time to make playoff push, though belief remains strong
Detroit Lions' offense struggled in second half with only 70 rushing yards, facing must-win final three games to keep playoff hopes alive, coach Dan Campbell said.
- On Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, the Detroit Lions lost 41-34 to the conference-leading Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California in a high-scoring defeat.
- Struggling on first downs, the offense forced third-and-long situations against the Los Angeles pass rush after halftime, while Detroit produced just 70 rushing yards on 20 carries.
- Quarterback Jared Goff, Detroit Lions quarterback, went 25 of 41 for 338 yards and three touchdowns as Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams fueled a big first half.
- With three games left, Detroit Lions face zero margin for error and must win against Pittsburgh, at Minnesota on a short week, and at Chicago to keep playoff hopes alive.
- Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged the team 'is not there right now' but said they know what to fix, while quarterback Jared Goff expressed belief the Lions can still 'put a streak together' and bounce back.
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Detroit Lions are running out of time to make 3rd straight playoffs for 1st time since 1993-95
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Detroit Lions know what it takes to compete with the best in the loaded NFC after a 41-34 loss to the conference-leading Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. But with three games and zero margin for error remaining to make the playoffs, the Lions are running out of time to be able to put those lessons to use. “You know what it is. And we’re not there right now,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “Doesn’t know we can’t be, but now we …
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Detroit Lions are running out of time to make playoff push, though belief remains strong
The Detroit Lions know what it takes to compete with the best in the loaded NFC after a 41-34 loss to the conference-leading Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
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