Overlooked football player's meaning of grit

Freddie McGee III, an undersized, overlooked football player from Canton, Michigan, challenges the Detroit Lions. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• Apr 14

Looking ahead to final 2 weeks of NFL season

Week 16 of the NFL season wraps up Monday night with the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts after a thrilling end to Sunday's game in Detroit. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to break it down.

• Dec 22, 2025

Detroit Lions to induct Robert Porcher into Pride of the Lions

Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.

• Aug 25, 2025

See photos of rare Barbary lion cubs born at Czech zoo

The Barbary lion once roamed freely its native northern Africa, but is currently extinct in the wild. A zoo in the Czech Republic is hoping to eventually reintroduce the breed to the wild.

• Aug 6, 2025

A look at the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That will be followed by a showdown between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Sunday's final game features two MVP favorites, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens taking on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. CBS Sports NFL writer Shanna McCarriston breaks it down.

• Jan 17, 2025

Chicago Bears fire Eberflus as head coach

The Chicago Bears say they've fired their head coach Matt Eberflus less than 24 hours after a brutal loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Lions currently hold the best record in the NFL. Brooks Kubena, an NFL staff writer from The Athletic, joins CBS News 24/7 with more on Week 13 of the NFL season.

• Nov 29, 2024

Detroit Lions help remodel home for disabled veteran

Kingsley Ifezue, 39, was honored, alongside his wife and two daughters.

• Nov 18, 2024

How to watch the Cowboys vs. Falcons NFL game today

The Detroit Lions face off with the Green Bay Packers today. Find out how and where to watch.

• Nov 3, 2024

How to watch the Titans vs. Lions NFL game today

The Tennessee Titans host the Detroit Lions today. Find out how and when to watch the game.

• Oct 27, 2024

How to watch the Lions vs. Cardinals NFL game today

The Arizona Cardinals host the Detroit Lions today. Find out how and when to watch the game.

• Sep 22, 2024

How to watch the Buccaneers vs. Lions NFL game today

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions game will be played today. Find out how to watch without cable.

• Sep 15, 2024

How to watch the Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions NFL game

Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff face their former teams as the Los Angeles Rams play the Detroit Lions today.

• Sep 8, 2024

How to watch the Steelers vs. Lions NFL preseason game today

Here's how to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions NFL preseason game even if you don't have cable.

• Aug 24, 2024

How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL preseason game today

The Detroit Lions face the Kansas City Chiefs tonight for an NFL preseason showdown. Find out how to watch.

• Aug 17, 2024

Nate Burleson will be key part of CBS, Nickelodeon's Super Bowl coverage

Nate Burleson will take on his usual "CBS Mornings" co-hosting duties, serve as an analyst for the Super Bowl pregame show and be a commentator for Nickelodeon's game broadcast.

• Feb 4, 2024

How to watch the epic Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers game NFC Championship Game on demand

The Lions vs. Niners NFC Championship Game was filled with so many twists and turns it needs a second watch.

• Jan 29, 2024

49ers mount stunning comeback against Lions, win NFC Championship

Lions and 49ers fans in the Bay Area and beyond had plenty of excitement. Team coverage by Kelsi Thorud, Da Lin and Reed Cowan. (1-28-24)

• Jan 28, 2024

How to watch today's AFC and NFC Championship games for free even if you don't have cable

We found the cheapest way to watch today's Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL playoff game without cable.

• Jan 28, 2024

How to watch today's NFL Conference Championships: Who's in, kickoff times

The big game isn't here yet, but this weekend's NFL Conference Championships delivers two Super Bowl-caliber matchups.

• Jan 28, 2024

Previewing the NFL conference championships

The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Detroit Lions in the NFC title game Sunday, while the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens face off in the AFC title game. The winners will book a spot in Super Bowl LVIII. Michael George has a preview of Sunday's games.

• Jan 27, 2024

Will Ravens or Lions reach Super Bowl?

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend while the Detroit Lions will play against the San Francisco 49ers for the NFL conference championships. Which team will make it to the Super Bowl? Adam Vinatieri, a four-time Super Bowl champion, joins CBS News with his take on the final step before the biggest game of the season.

• Jan 26, 2024

How to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions game: Livestream options, kickoff time, more

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Detroit Lions in an NFC playoff showdown. Here's how to watch.

• Jan 21, 2024

Are there Saturday NFL playoff games today? Games, teams, times, how to watch, livestream options

Two terrific NFL Divisional Round playoff games will be played Saturday. Find out who's playing and how to watch.

• Jan 20, 2024

How to watch today's Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions game: Livestream options, kickoff time

Watch Matthew Stafford return home and Jared Goff face his old team as the Los Angeles Rams play the Detroit Lions in a must-win game today.

• Jan 14, 2024

How to watch NFL Wild Card Weekend: Who's in and how to stream all the games without cable

One of the best Wild Card weekends in recent history, you won't want to miss a single game this Saturday and Sunday.

• Jan 13, 2024

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