Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson looked to clearly be down at the 1-yard line after making a sensational catch over Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas on a beautiful ball from Stafford. The call was ruled a 26-yard touchdown on the field.

Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.

Well, at least according to a number of NFL fans, who have crowned Matthew Stafford the definitive frontrunner after he threw for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a crucial 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions that kept the Rams No. 1 in the NFC.

The Los Angeles Rams Defeated the Detroit Lions, 41-34 at Sofi Stadium on December 15, 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Jordon Kelly was there to capture the following images.

Detroit Lions studs and duds in Week 15 loss to Los Angeles Rams.

Lions score on four straight possessions, Rams answer with FG as first half ends, Detroit enters halftime with 24-17 lead in offensive back-and-forth affair. Rams have two timeout

Former Detroit Lions edge rusher James Houston was fined for his hit on Jared Goff in last week's win over the Dallas Cowboys.

The Detroit Lions are headed to SoFi Stadium for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams that features heavy playoff implications. Injuries will be a factor, as Detroit will be without three starters in the secondary. Against one of the NFL's best offenses, the Lions will be looking for answers from within.