The Detroit Lions ran just eight plays on third down last week, a season low, while gaining most of their yards on first and second down.

The NFL levied 18 fines for violations of the on-field rules in Week 14. The biggest went to Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Anzalone drew a $17,968 sanction for “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.” It happened in the second quarter, after Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson fumbled after a four-yard gain on third and 21.

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez has a new NFL home, returning to the New York Jets after being released.

The Detroit Lions made it official on Saturday, placing safety Brian Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve and ending his season.

The Detroit Lions are right back in the thick of things in the NFC playoff picture, and the Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, Jared Goff threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, and the Detroit defense forced three turnovers in a crucial 44-30 win.

Pro Bowl debates are nothing new in Detroit, but this season feels different, as the Lions’ rise has been powered by stars who have clearly separated themselves from the rest of the league.

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