Childhood friends and fraternity brothers now share an NFL locker room after the Lions' 2025 draft selections bring rare connection to professional football.

The Detroit Lions are now on the outside of the NFC playoff picture after their recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Lions, who have won back-to-back NFC North titles, may not seem like the favorite to make it three consecutive division crowns, but the big playoff picture is most in their favor.

"There’s some things I wish I would’ve done differently," Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the Lions' loss Sunday night.

Outside of a few explosive plays from Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Jameson Williams, the Eagles’ defense dominated in the team’s 16-9 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 11 at Lincoln Financial Field. Especially upfront with Carter, Davis and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

The Detroit Lions (6-4) and New York Giants (2-9) will square off in Week 12 at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The Lions are coming off a disappointing loss to the defending Super Bowl champs, while the Giants were unable to pull off the upset in Green Bay.