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.

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the team's Week 16 home contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media included center Graham Glasgow and safety Kerby Joseph.

Netflix has partnered with Snoop Dogg to provide the performance for their Christmas Day game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 16 matchup in Detroit. Here's our early score prediction as Aaron Rodgers visits Ford Field.

Week 16 will see the Steelers head to Detroit to take on the Lions, and the game will be officiated by one of the most prolific referees in the history of the National Football League. Carl Cheffers will preside over the on-field proceedings at Ford Field, marking the first time he has worked a game involving the Steelers during the 2025 season.

The Lions went down the field and scored a touchdown to make it a one-possession game on a David Montgomery touchdown. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was called for pass interference in the end zone on fourth down, setting up Montgomery's score on the next play.

Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard disputed that the Lions had a tough time stopping the run in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

The Detroit Lions didn't play their best game of the season, but it was certainly their most entertaining game.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the UTSA Roadrunners vs. Columbia Lions NCAAW game to be played on December 20, 2025 on ESPN.