The Detroit Lions have surprised the NFL with their rapid ascent from bottom-of-the-barrel to the top of the standings over the last few years. Their 2024 campaign came to a shocking halt in the Divisional Round at the hands of the upstart Washington Commanders, but they remain one of the teams to beat, if not the team to beat, in the NFC in 2025-26, even with departures from key coaches like Ben Johnson (to Chicago) and Aaron Glenn (to the Jets).
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Detroit Lions season, from historical stats and key rivalries to 2025 can’t-miss games, draft picks, transactions and more.
Detroit Lions Quick Facts:
Established: 1930
Owner: Sheila Ford Hamp
Head Coach: Dan Campbell
Home Stadium: Ford Field
Super Bowl Wins: None in the post-merger NFL era
2024 Finish: Eliminated in the Divisional Round
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2025 Outlook
The Lions are entering the 2025-26 season riding the tailwinds of the best regular season in franchise history, going 15-2 during their 2024 campaign. The core of that team remains in place: QB Jared Goff, wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs will all be back in action. Still, the Lions have a steeper hill to climb this year: The offseason saw Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, two crucial components of their coaching staff, depart for head coaching jobs after the success they drove in Detroit, and the team is facing one of the toughest schedules in the league.
Nonetheless, this team remains within its championship window and is expected to be a strong contender for a Super Bowl appearance.
Key Detroit Lions Matchups in 2025
The Lions are so dynamic that it’s hard to find a matchup that’s not exciting on their schedule, but some stand out more than others. Now’s the perfect time to mark your calendars to make sure you get a front row seat on your couch for these high-profile games.
Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Record: Washington leads 32-16
The Lions looked almost certain to make it to the NFC Conference Championship in 2024. That is, until they ran into a Washington Commanders squad that surprised everyone. The Commanders, led by QB Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, ended Detroit’s season in a Divisional Round slugfest, and the Lions will certainly be hungry for revenge in their Week 10 matchup this season.
- Matchup: Sunday, November 9 (Week 10)
- Kickoff: 4:25 PM
- Where to Watch: FOX
Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Record: Philadelphia leads 18-16-2
Had the Lions not been knocked out of the playoffs by the Commanders, they would have advanced to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Conference Final, and we would have be treated to one of the most highly anticipated playoffs games of the year. We’ll still get to see these two teams, both in much the same form as last year, go head-to-head in Week 11.
- Matchup: Sunday, November 16 (Week 11)
- Kickoff: 8:20 PM
- Where to Watch: NBC
Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Record: Kansas City leads 9-6-0
The two quarterbacks in this matchup are responsible for one of the highest-scoring games in NFL history: the 105-combined-point 2018 shootout between the Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes under center and the Los Angeles Rams, where Goff was the QB prior to joining the Lions. Both QBs are still on top-tier teams with high-powered offenses. Could we be in for a sequel of that mind-blowing performance?
- Matchup: Sunday, Sunday, October 12 (Week 6)
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m.
- Where to Watch: NBC
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears 2025 Matchups
Regular Season Record: Chicago leads 105-80-5
The Lions and the Bears already have a rivalry that runs deep, but this matchup will feature Dan Campbell going head-to-head for the first time with his former OC, Ben Johnson, who took over as head coach in Chicago this season. It’ll be interesting to see the offensive mind behind much of the Lions’ recent success pit his new squad against his former brainchild.
- Matchup: Sunday, September 14th (Week 2)
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM
- Where to Watch: FOX
Find the full Detroit Lions game schedule for 2025 right here!
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Detroit Lions Draft Picks, Offseason Signings, Re-signings, Trade Acquisitions in 2025
Draft Picks:
During the 2025 Draft, the Lions managed to plug a few gaps in their roster, especially on their offensive and defensive lines. They also picked up Isaac TeSlaa, who profiles to be a major piece in their offense, in the third round.
Here are the results of the Lions’ draft decisions:
| Round – Pick | Position | Player | College |
| Round 1, No. 28 | DT | Tyleik Williams | Ohio State |
| Round 2, No. 57 | OG | Tate Ratledge | Georgia |
| Round 3, No. 70 | WR | Isaac TeSlaa | Arkansas |
| Round 5, No. 171 | OG | Miles Frazier | LSU |
| Round 6, No. 196 | EDGE | Ahmed Hassanein | Boise State |
| Round 7, No. 230 | S | Dan Jackson | Georgia |
| Round 7, No. 244 | WR | Dominic Lovett | Georgia |
Offseason Signings:
Offseason roster decisions are no joke — especially for a Lions team looking to make a serious run at the Lombardi trophy. Here are the offseason signings and transactions you need to know.
| Player | Position | Previous Team | Contract Details |
| D.J. Reed | CB | New York Jets | Three years, $48 million |
| Roy Lopez | DI | Arizona Cardinals | One year, $4.6 million |
| Grant Stuard | LB | Indianapolis Colts | One year |
| Avonte Maddox | CB | Philadelphia Eagles | One year |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | San Francisco 49ers | Not disclosed |
| Kyle Allen | QB | Pittsburgh Steelers | Not disclosed |
Re-signings:
| Player | Position | Contract Details |
| Derrick Barnes | LB | Three years, $25.5 million |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DI | One year, $5.5 million |
| Marcus Davenport | EDGE | One year, $4.75 million |
| Dan Skipper | T | One year |
| Craig Reynolds | RB | One year |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | EDGE | One year |
| Shane Zylstra | TE | Not disclosed |
Trade Acquisitions:
None
Departures:
| Player | Position | Notes |
| Za’Darius Smith | EDGE | Released |
| Jalen Reeves-Maybin | LB | Released |
| Tim Patrick | WR | Traded for Draft Picks |
Find the full 2025 roster for the Lions right here!
Detroit Lions Historical Stats
If you’re searching for even more information on the historical performance of the Detroit Lions, look no further than these stats:
- Super Bowl Appearances: 0
- Super Bowl Wins: 0
- Playoff Appearances: 14 in the post-merger era
- Regular Season All-Time Record: 606 Wins, 709 Losses, 34 Ties
- Playoff All-Time Record: 9 Wins, 15 Losses
How to Watch the Detroit Lions
On any given Sunday (and of course for Monday Night Football and the occasional Thursday Night Football game), Lions fans are roaring for a front row seat to the game. Here are all the networks and streaming services you need to watch the Lions play all season long.
- ABC
- CBS
- FOX
- NBC
- ESPN
- NFL Network
- NFL Red Zone provided by NFL Network
- Netflix
- Prime Video
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have the Detroit Lions ever won the Super Bowl?
No, the Detroit Lions have never won a Super Bowl in the post-merger era. Not only that, the Lions have never even been to a Super Bowl in that era.
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