Vikings Overpower Lions 27-9
There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
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There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
A season of ups and downs for the Minnesota Vikings comes down to this: beat Detroit and Chicago and they're in the playoffs.
Vikings can clinch spot in playoffs with win and losses by both Washington (at Tennessee) and Philadelphia (vs. Houston). Lions already eliminated from playoff hunt.
The Detroit Lions put rookie running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Matt Patricia had no time to reflect on missing the playoffs for just the second time during 15 NFL seasons.
After putting the Bills ahead with his arm, Josh Allen sealed Buffalo's 14-13 victory over the Detroit Lions with his leaping legs.
Matt Praters missed field goal, Lions offensive woes prove costly.
Ziggy Ansah may have played his final game with the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions won at Arizona for the first time since 1993, and the game was about as tedious as expected between a pair of also-rans. For Zach Zenner, though, it was a day to remember.
The Arizona Cardinals had hoped for the first winning streak of the season after a morale-boosting win at Green Bay in the snow last Sunday.
It's an NFL cliche, the crafty cornerback fooling the rookie quarterback.
Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season.
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The Detroit Lions have placed linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin on injured reserve with a neck injury.
In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough.
The Detroit Lions tried to make it work without experienced weapons around quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Rams returned to their lockers in the Motor City, where NFC West championship shirts and hats were waiting to be worn.
Ndamukong Suh is looking forward to facing the Detroit Lions for the first time, giving him a chance to visit with friends and to dine at some new restaurants they have told him about.
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Detroit Lions return specialist Jamal Agnew is returning to practice after sitting out since Week 5 because of a knee injury.
John Tortorella hopes his team learned a lesson. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets hold on for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
The Detroit Lions have a losing record, and one of the best teams in the NFL is coming to town. And the Lions won't be at full strength when they face the Los Angeles Rams this weekend.
Long before Matthew Stafford's two interceptions in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Lions looked limited offensively.
Chase Daniel outplayed Matthew Stafford, proving an NFL journeyman can beat one of the highest-paid players in the league.
A homeowner is being treated for burn injuries after a house fire early Friday in Southgate, firefighters said.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
The next in a series of public demonstrations across the U.S. under the "No Kings" messaging theme is scheduled for Saturday.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
A homeowner is being treated for burn injuries after a house fire early Friday in Southgate, firefighters said.
The next in a series of public demonstrations across the U.S. under the "No Kings" messaging theme is scheduled for Saturday.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that has led to massive lines and wait times at many airports around the country. CBS News has this report.
Morning rush hour traffic was snarled on Friday on Interstate 696 near Exit 22 / Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
New ramp closures are set to begin on I-75 as part of the Restore the Reuther project. Emergency pay has been ordered for TSA officers. Those headlines, sports and weather are in our news brief.
TGIF! Good morning Family! Cool air kicks off the weekend! Partly sunny and breezy today. High around 38. A passing low brings flurries and widely scattered snow showers tonight. Some minor accumulations of a dusting to a few tenths possible mainly in the Saginaw Valley/Thumb. We don't stay cold as a warming trend continues into the weekend with dry conditions.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.