The Detroit Lions are preparing for their next matchup on Sunday, December 14, when they face Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Entering Week 14 with an 8–5 record, Detroit is fighting to secure a postseason spot.

But ahead of the matchup, the NFL announced disciplinary action for two Lions players due to incidents that occurred during Detroit’s Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers. Both players were cited for Week 13 violations and are now facing league fines.

Packers Hold Strong Playoff Odds Heading Into Week 14

Despite the Chicago Bears leading the NFC North, the Green Bay Packers currently hold the strongest playoff odds in the division. According to NFL research:

Packers: 88% chance to make the postseason; a win over Chicago bumps it to 95%

Bears: 74% chance; a win Sunday raises it to 90%

Lions: 54% playoff probability after their victory over the Dallas Cowboys

Vikings: Eliminated

NFL Issues Fines to Two Detroit Lions Players

As part of its weekly disciplinary review, the NFL released its Week 13 fines on Saturday, December 6, confirming penalties for two Detroit players. The league emphasizes that fines are designed “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity.”

Jameson Williams – $17,389 Fine

Violation: Unnecessary roughness

Reason: Taunting

Time of incident: 13:34 in the fourth quarter

Jack Campbell – $11,593 Fine

Violation: Unnecessary roughness

Reason: Facemask

Time of incident: 2:42 in the third quarter

While costly, the Lions weren’t hit with the largest fine of the week. Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco received a $46,371 fine for unnecessary roughness and use of the helmet following a third-quarter play at 13:06.

All fine proceeds will be donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support former players in need, as well as the NFL Foundation, which funds player safety, youth football programs, and community initiatives.

Dan Campbell Reacts to Lions’ Thursday Night Football Win

Following Detroit’s Thursday night win over the Cowboys, head coach Dan Campbell praised his team’s resilience while acknowledging room for improvement.

“Was it perfect? No,” Campbell said. “We still got some stuff that wasn’t good. We had some of these penalties. We had some young guys that we got to clean some of this up—false starts, stuff like that.”

He added:

“But we overcame a lot. That’s what this team does. So, I’m proud of them.”