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Detroit Lions’ pain this season only matters if it fuels change<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeff Seidel \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Taylor Decker gets emotional after what could be final game with Lions<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions salary cap situation for 2026 season<\/a><\/p>\n

Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions grades vs. Bears: Gritty effort returns in season finale<\/a><\/p>\n

Lions sweep Bears to end season, but team braces for critical offseason<\/a><\/p>\n

Benjamin Raven and Kory Woods \u2013 MLive<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft: Where the Detroit Lions will pick in the first round<\/a><\/p>\n

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell\u2019s honeymoon phase is over. The pressure is on.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Lions wanted this last one and got it \u2014 now, the tough decisions begin<\/a><\/p>\n

Colton Pouncy \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions set to pick 17th in 2026 draft: Recent history, best picks, last Lions’ selection and potential prospect fits at that slot<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions grades vs Bears: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jake Bates clutch in win<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Brad Holmes, Lions’ draft pick big loser in Week 18 win vs Bears<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

4 position needs for Detroit Lions in 2026 free agency, NFL draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Staff \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions ace their final test of character with win over Bears<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeff Seidel \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions beat Bears, Ben Johnson in feel-good 19-16 win in finale<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Here’s who Detroit Lions will play in 2026: Full opponents list<\/a><\/p>\n

Marlowe Alter \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Niyo: Lions’ season is over, but Decker’s anguish isn’t yet<\/a><\/p>\n

John Niyo \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Great, Bates! Lions clinch winning season, clip Bears on last-play field goal<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Lions grades: Strong first half, late heroics enough to beat Bears<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Silva \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Lions draft order set; see where Detroit picks here<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Overheard inside the Lions\u2019 locker room: Something to play for and old medieval warrior<\/a><\/p>\n

Benjamin Raven, Kory Woods and Jacob Richman \u2013 MLive<\/p>\n

Lions tackle Taylor Decker needs to \u2018get away\u2019 before deciding playing future<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions end season by beating Bears with walk-off field goal<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions shutting out Chicago Bears at halftime of season finale<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions\u2019 2026 opponents are set after fourth-place finish<\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL offseason: Free agents, draft notes, predictions<\/a><\/p>\n

2025 NFL season award picks: MVP, top rookies, best coaches<\/a><\/p>\n

Bill Barnwell \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft order: Top 13 Round 1 picks set, Raiders at No. 1<\/a><\/p>\n

NFL Nation Staff \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

Lions-Bears takeaways: Despite loss, Chicago gets NFC\u2019s No. 2 seed, will host Packers<\/a><\/p>\n

Colton Pouncy, Kevin Fishbain and Dan Wiederer \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n

Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates\u2019 42-yard field goal as time expires<\/a><\/p>\n

Andrew Seligman \u2013 Associated Press<\/p>\n

Locker Room Buzz: Emotional Decker and Skipper talk futures, Hubbard on meaningful start, and Campbell fueled by coming up short<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions go down swinging, knocking off playoff-bound Bears in season finale<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Vikings’ victory sets Detroit Lions’ 2026 slate opponents ahead of season finale<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions report card, grades: Most complete performance in months vs. Bears<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set<\/a><\/p>\n

Erik Schlitt \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Lions LT Taylor Decker talks retirement thoughts, shares exhaustive rehab routine<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

What Ravens vs. Steelers means for Detroit Lions draft order<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Lions, Bears recap: Detroit finishes on high note with gritty win<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

2026 Detroit Lions schedule: List of home, away opponents<\/a><\/p>\n

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