The Detroit Lions (8-8) close their 2025 season with a Week 18 trip to Soldier Field to battle rival and the NFC North champion Chicago Bears (11-5).

Entering their season finale in Chicago, the Detroit Lions are 0-7 in games in which they've failed to rush for 100 yards this season.

Lions fans should root for the Buccaneers to win at home, as the Lions could move up in the draft order, should they go on to lose to the Bears. If the Panthers end the season winning, the Lions would not be able to jump past the Buccaneers.

As Week 18 kicks off, the Detroit Lions' rooting guide begins in Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers hosting the Carolina Panthers.

According to NFL Insider Albert Breer, the Detroit Lions could potentially lose a key member of the front office during the offseason.

How high could the Detroit Lions pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's what to know and who to root for in Week 18.

As such, many fans have already shifted to offseason mode and are tracking where the Lions can pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, some even actively rooting for a loss against the Chicago Bears in Week 18 to improve the Lions' NFL draft positioning.

The NFL is announcing some news that's more embarrassment for the Detroit Lions, who fell out of the playoffs on December 25.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

The Lions' 2026 schedule and opponents aren't finalized, but here's what we know about Detroit's schedule so far.

Ben Johnson’s replacement, John Morton, addressed his future after a disappointing season for the Detroit Lions.