THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions end season by beating Bears with walk-off field goal

Detroit Lions' pain this season only matters if it fuels change

Jeff Seidel – Detroit Free Press

January 5, 2026

Taylor Decker gets emotional after what could be final game with Lions

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 5, 2026

Detroit Lions salary cap situation for 2026 season

Christian Romo – Detroit Free Press

January 5, 2026

Detroit Lions grades vs. Bears: Gritty effort returns in season finale

Kory Woods – MLive

January 5, 2026

Lions sweep Bears to end season, but team braces for critical offseason

Benjamin Raven and Kory Woods – MLive

January 5, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Where the Detroit Lions will pick in the first round

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 5, 2026

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell’s honeymoon phase is over. The pressure is on.

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 5, 2026

The Lions wanted this last one and got it — now, the tough decisions begin

Colton Pouncy – The Athletic

January 5, 2026

Detroit Lions set to pick 17th in 2026 draft: Recent history, best picks, last Lions' selection and potential prospect fits at that slot

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 5, 2026

Lions grades vs Bears: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jake Bates clutch in win

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

Brad Holmes, Lions' draft pick big loser in Week 18 win vs Bears

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

4 position needs for Detroit Lions in 2026 free agency, NFL draft

Staff – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions ace their final test of character with win over Bears

Jeff Seidel – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions beat Bears, Ben Johnson in feel-good 19-16 win in finale

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

Here's who Detroit Lions will play in 2026: Full opponents list

Marlowe Alter – Detroit Free Press

January 4, 2026

Niyo: Lions' season is over, but Decker's anguish isn't yet

John Niyo – The Detroit News

January 4, 2026

Great, Bates! Lions clinch winning season, clip Bears on last-play field goal

Nolan Bianchi – The Detroit News

January 4, 2026

Lions grades: Strong first half, late heroics enough to beat Bears

Richard Silva – The Detroit News

January 4, 2026

Lions draft order set; see where Detroit picks here

Nolan Bianchi – The Detroit News

January 4, 2026

Overheard inside the Lions’ locker room: Something to play for and old medieval warrior

Benjamin Raven, Kory Woods and Jacob Richman – MLive

January 4, 2026

Lions tackle Taylor Decker needs to ‘get away’ before deciding playing future

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions end season by beating Bears with walk-off field goal

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions shutting out Chicago Bears at halftime of season finale

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions’ 2026 opponents are set after fourth-place finish

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 4, 2026

2026 NFL offseason: Free agents, draft notes, predictions

Staff – ESPN.com

January 4, 2026

2025 NFL season award picks: MVP, top rookies, best coaches

Bill Barnwell – ESPN.com

January 4, 2026

2026 NFL draft order: Top 13 Round 1 picks set, Raiders at No. 1

NFL Nation Staff – ESPN.com

January 4, 2026

Lions-Bears takeaways: Despite loss, Chicago gets NFC’s No. 2 seed, will host Packers

Colton Pouncy, Kevin Fishbain and Dan Wiederer – The Athletic

January 4, 2026

Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expires

Andrew Seligman – Associated Press

January 4, 2026

Locker Room Buzz: Emotional Decker and Skipper talk futures, Hubbard on meaningful start, and Campbell fueled by coming up short

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 4, 2026

Detroit Lions go down swinging, knocking off playoff-bound Bears in season finale

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 4, 2026

Vikings' victory sets Detroit Lions' 2026 slate opponents ahead of season finale

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 4, 2026

Lions report card, grades: Most complete performance in months vs. Bears

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 5, 2026

2026 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

January 4, 2026

Lions LT Taylor Decker talks retirement thoughts, shares exhaustive rehab routine

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 4, 2026

What Ravens vs. Steelers means for Detroit Lions draft order

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 4, 2026

Lions, Bears recap: Detroit finishes on high note with gritty win

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 4, 2026

2026 Detroit Lions schedule: List of home, away opponents

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

January 4, 2026