Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard indicated his defense could play less man-to-man coverage to try and limit explosive plays

Backing up Sewell’s point, since 1966, only the Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted a home game on Thanksgiving Day every year as part of the league’s tradition. But since 2020, the league has also scheduled a game on Christmas Day, even though Christmas is not a typical game day.

Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow and safety Kerby Joseph were not seen Thursday during the media viewing period at the start of practice.

Despite recent struggles, the Lions fully support Bates. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp indicated that the 26-year-old has made the most practice kicks of any player he has ever been around. With so much charting the past couple of seasons, Fipp is quite confident Bates consistency will eventually showcase itself.

Decker was back at practice for the first time in a minute. But the Lions were without center Graham Glasgow and safety Kerby Joseph on Thursday.

The Detroit Lions are fading in the playoff race. Coming into this week, the Lions were already falling a little behind in the playoff race. They were behind the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in the division, and their Wild Card chances looked a little slim with the tough competition in the NFC.

Detroit Lions center Graham Glasgow is dealing with a knee injury, resulting in the veteran missing Thursday practice. Over the past several weeks, Detroit's pass protection has steadily improved, giving Jared Goff more of an opportunity to target wideouts Amon-Ra St.

The Detroit Lions have three weeks to salvage their season. Naturally, you have questions about how it’s all unfolded. It felt like the perfect time for a mailbag.

Watch current and former Lions players coach up the youth of Detroit in the Lions' 2nd annual Inspire Change football clinic.

Detroit Lions WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams still aren't sure why a referee said to stop their first-down celebration vs. the Rams.