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Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions fro...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lions-Vikings Matchup Has Lost Some Luster, but Playoffs Still Possible for Detroit

Entering their Week 17 game vs. the Vikings on Christmas Day, the Lions still have long-shot odds to reach the postseason.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Lions-Vikings Matchup Has Lost Some Luster, but Playoffs Still Possible for Detroit

Lions writer suggests Brian Branch could make fast return from Achilles' tear Achilles' tears aren't the career death knell they once were, and Brian Branch could make a quick return.

DECEMBER 19 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Hits IR The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Branch underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a torn Achilles suffered during the Week 14 win over Dallas. With a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months, he'll now shift his focus to recovering in time for the start of the 2026 regular season. Branch finishes the 2025 season with 75 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defended over 12 games.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford's Rams host Goff's Lions in another high-stakes meeting nearly 5 years after win-win trade

The Los Angeles Rams are hosting the Detroit Lions this weekend in the teams' fourth meeting since the blockbuster trade in early 2021 in which they swapped quarterbacks

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Lions' Latest Signing Is Quietly the Perfect Brian Branch Replacement The Detroit Lions are bolstering their secondary by claiming Jalen Mills, who just happens to be the perfect replacement for Brian Branch.

DECEMBER 11 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Latest Brian Branch News Gives Lions a New Offseason Priority With Brian Branch being lost for the season and beyond, the Detroit Lions' focus for the 2026 NFL offseason is officially clear.

DECEMBER 11 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Have Huge Brian Branch Question to Figure Out While He's Sidelined The Detroit Lions could still sign safety Brian Branch to an extension in the offseason despite his season-ending injury.

DECEMBER 10 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Successful surgery on Achilles Branch (Achilles) has a recovery timetable of 8-12 months after undergoing a successful surgery to address the torn Achilles he suffered Dec. 4 against the Cowboys, coach Dan Campb...

Impact Branch has a high likelihood of missing at least some of the 2026 season due to this injury. Daniel Thomas will likely assume the starting strong safety role for the remainder of the 2025 season in Branch's absence.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lions coach on loss of Brian Branch: 'It's going to hurt' The former Alabama defensive back sustained a season-ending injury in Detroit’s Week 14 game.

DECEMBER 9 • AL.COM

Lions Already Setting Up Avonte Maddox for Jump to Starting Lineup The Detroit Lions are dealing with a familiar theme this week, searching for answers to replace a key injured starter. Brian Branch exited T...

DECEMBER 9 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dan Campbell on loosing Star Saftey Brian branch and backup Avonte Maddox stepping up 🔥

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Lions' Veteran Safety Addition Creates New Questions After Branch Injury Following their win over the Dallas Cowboys to kick off Week 14, the Detroit Lions were hit with some unfortunate news regarding standout sa...

DECEMBER 8 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Brian Branch forces Lions to rethink entire draft strategy in latest mock draft Detroit has to go defense in the second round of this mock draft.

DECEMBER 6 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' Brian Branch injury could force Brad Holmes into painfully obvious move The Detroit Lions' Brian Branch injury could force GM Brad Holmes into the painfully obvious move of signing Justin Simmons for the rest of...

DECEMBER 5 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Detroit Lions Get Bad News on Brian Branch's Injury Tough break for an already depleted Lions secondary.

DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Brian Branch injury update: Will Lions' star return this season? The Detroit Lions' secondary took a hit late Thursday night against Dallas. Here's what we know about Brian Branch's injury.

DECEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Brian Branch injury news should have Lions calling two free agent Pro Bowl safeties | Sporting News The Detroit Lions have two clear free-agent safeties to target in the wake of the season-ending injury to safety Brian Branch, who suffered...

DECEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tests reveal torn Achilles Branch tore his Achilles in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reports surfaced earlier Friday that there were fears Branch's injury was to his Achilles, and testing has now confirmed that diagnosis. Return to game action from an Achilles tear typically takes an NFL player at least nine months, and often longer, so Branch will be out for the remainder of this season and could be sidelined into the beginning of the 2026 campaign as well. This is a brutal blow to Detroit's secondary, though it could be softened a bit if Kerby Joseph, who has missed the team's past seven games due to a knee injury, is able to return in Week 15. Thomas Harper (concussion) figures to continue to start with Branch now sidelined (if he's able to clear concussion protocol), and Daniel Thomas could pick up a significant amount of work as well, especially if Joseph remains out.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lions safety Brian Branch feared to have suffered brutal injury The Detroit Lions earned a much-needed win in their Thursday night showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. In a game that was considered a playoff...

DECEMBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Brian Branch's scary injury deals a significant blow to Lions' postseason push Branch is another defender on a long injury list featuring only defenders that the Lions have to manage.

DECEMBER 5 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Brian Branch injury update is bad news for Lions after huge win | Sporting News Detroit may have lost even in victory.

DECEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brian Branch injury update from NFL Network on Friday opens door to season-ending issue | Sporting News NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport revealed on Friday morning that Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has an Achilles injury, which...

DECEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

Lions-Vikings Matchup Has Lost Some Luster, but Playoffs Still Possible for Detroit

Stafford's Rams host Goff's Lions in another high-stakes meeting nearly 5 years after win-win trade

Dan Campbell on loosing Star Saftey Brian branch and backup Avonte Maddox stepping up 🔥

Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says