Is it possible we're staring at a potential playoff matchup when the Los Angeles Rams host the Detroit Lions today?

The Detroit Lions have four star player eligible for NFL contract extensions this offseason. Complicating matters is two are dealing with significant injuries. Tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the 2025 season due to a back injury, and safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.

Six Free Press sports writers sound off on whether the Detroit Lions can avoid their first losing streak since October 2022 against the Cowboys.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are at very different levels of momentum, but the point stands that they are each in need of getting a win this week. The Lions are at risk of missing the playoffs after a loss to the Green Bay Packers that has them 7-5 and trading wins and losses for eight straight games.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams makes an 18-yard reception against the Detroit Lions during their Week 15 matchup at SoFi Stadium.

The Detroit Lions play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night with a playoff spot in the balance to start NFL Week 14. Here's our game score prediction.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in an important NFC showdown that keeps them the No. 1 seed.

The Bears are 7.5-point favorites, per the latest Browns vs. Bears odds from DraftKings, while the total, or over/under for points scored, is 39.5. The Bears are -392 money line favorites (risk $392 to win $100),