The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break. Detroit earned a desperately needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, going 2-1 in a three-game stretch of home games over 12 days. “We handled our business,

Lions strike first with a LaPorta TD, but Vikings answer with Jefferson's magic. McCarthy orchestrates a quick comeback, seizing the early lead.

1:55 -- Life for the Lions. Jared Goff hits Jameson Williams along the near sideline over the top and he hauls it in and dives in for a 37-yard touchdown. Detroit within one score with just under two minutes left. Game isn’t over quite yet. Vikings 27, Lions 24

The Detroit Lions can tie their franchise record for most wins in a season with a victory Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

Los Lions de Detroit tendrán un breve descanso. Detroit logró una victoria muy necesaria el jueves 44-30 sobre los Cowboys de Dallas, para tener récord de 2-1 en una serie de tres partidos en casa durante 12 días.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, according to reports.

The Detroit Lions significantly increased their odds of earning a spot in the postseason after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. According to the New York Times, the Lions currently have a 45 percent chance of being one of the seven teams to earn a spot in the NFC playoffs this season.

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Warren Brinson earned himself Madden Team of the Week honors with his performances against Minnesota and Detroit in the EA Sports’ combined roster for Weeks 12 and 13 (merged due to holiday).