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Al-Quadin Muhammad on Detroit Lions defense

Al-Quadin Muhammad, who had 3 sacks against Dallas, said the key for the Detroit Lions’ success was to win up front.

The Detroit Lions are 8-5 after a crucial 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night to kick off Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Lions boosted their NFL playoff odds with the win, but still need plenty of help over the final five weeks, including today where five games will affect their chances.

The Lions have alternated wins and losses over their past eight games (4-4).

The Lions won’t play until next Sunday in Week 15.

Here’s what you need to know about the Lions’ schedule:

Do the Lions play today?

No. The Lions played Thursday, meaning there is no Lions game today.

When do the Lions play next?

The Lions visit their former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, an MVP favorite, and the NFC West-leading Rams next Sunday:

Date: Sunday, Dec. 14.Opponent: Los Angeles Rams.Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET.TV channel: Fox.Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.Lions playoff odds

The Lions (8-5) currently have a 54% chance to make the playoffs, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. NFC North division rivals Chicago Bears have a 74% chance and Green Bay Packers have an 88% chance. The Bears (9-3) play at the Packers (8-3-1) on Sunday afternoon.

The three teams, entering Sunday, currently in NFC wild-card positions (Seattle Seahawks, Packers, San Francisco 49ers) all have at least an 88% chance to make the playoffs, per Next Gen Stats.

Lions schedule 2025Week 1: L, 27-13 at Green Bay Packers.Week 2: W, 52-21 vs. Chicago Bears.Week 3: W, 38-30 at Baltimore Ravens.Week 4: W, 34-10 vs. Cleveland Browns.Week 5: W, 37-24 at Cincinnati Bengals.Week 6: L, 30-17 at Kansas City Chiefs.Week 7: W, 24-9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Week 8: Bye week.Week 9: L, 27-24 vs. Minnesota Vikings.Week 10: W, 44-22 at Washington Commanders.Week 11: L, 16-9 at Philadelphia Eagles.Week 12: W, 34-27 (OT) vs. New York Giants.Week 13: L, 31-24 vs. Green Bay Packers.Week 14: W, 44-30 vs. Dallas Cowboys.Week 15, Sunday, Dec. 14: at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m., Fox.Week 16, Sunday, Dec. 21: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 4:25 p.m., CBS.Week 17, Thursday, Dec. 25: at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m., Netflix.Week 18, Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 3-4: at Chicago Bears, TBD.

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