The NFC North race isn’t over — not even close. And if the Packers and Bears think Detroit is fading away quietly, they’re about to learn the hard way that this Lions team does its best work when doubt is loudest.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell hired Tyler Roehl to coach TEs after first meeting him at North Dakota State's pro day in 2021.

Well, it means Lions fans should be rooting for the Packers to sweep the Bears and beat them again in two weeks to bolster their playoff odds.

The Detroit Lions’ coaching staff is already getting poached again, with Tyler Roehl expected to be named Iowa State’s new OC.

Christian Booher: The loss of Brian Branch is a brutal one for Detroit’s defense. Because of the timing and severity of the injury, there’s a chance he misses time next year and that would be a big loss for the Lions. Branch is one of the most versatile defenders in the league at his best, and will not be easily replaced.

Safety Kerby Joseph is expected to practice this week and could play in a game for the first time since mid-October for the Detroit Lions on Sunday.