News
Jahmyr Gibbs posted a season-high 163 yards from scrimmage and Jameson Williams scored 2 touchdowns in Detroit’s road win over San Francisco. Detroit will face Minnesota in next week’s season finale, with the winner securing the top seed in the playoffs.
Four teams put in claims on Phidarian Mathis, who was waived by the Washington Commanders on Friday. The New York Jets had the highest priority claim, and was awarded Mathis.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
- DeMeco Ryans (press conference)
- DeMeco Ryans (Coffee with Coach interview)
- Jameson Williams (at the 4:49 mark)
- Jameson Williams (on-field post-game interview)
Scenes and Highlights
The @Lions continue to keep defenses guessing. Jameson Williams takes the handoff in for the TD!
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2024
📺: #DETvsSF on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/jFIIQ5m7Es
The @Lions have motion pic.twitter.com/qeqwK1aUWw
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2024
THE TRICKY @LIONS! JAMO TOUCHDOWN OFF THE LATERAL!
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2024
📺: #DETvsSF on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/bfns6bNZf4
Gibbs…GONE⚡️#DETvsSF | 📺 ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/UTbEHW9BmL
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 31, 2024
Blitzing Brian Branch 😤#DETvsSF | 📺 ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/NxWBdgS0MX
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 31, 2024
Herboooooooooo pic.twitter.com/L4wHPEiVve
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 31, 2024
H33RB!
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 31, 2024
12-2 run for the Pels & Herb's up to 14 PTS pic.twitter.com/IxRJiFLxYz
when you see the young bull step back, you know he's gonna 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙶𝙴 𓄀 pic.twitter.com/Kn8dW1Hwp7
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 31, 2024
K3️⃣ON 3️⃣LLIS pic.twitter.com/CDt8JZsc8C
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 31, 2024
Transactions
- Phidarian Mathis – claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
- Eddie Jackson – Reverted back to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers at the end of Week 17.
- Tyrell Shavers – Reverted back to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills at the end of Week 17.
- Joshua Primo – waived by the Windy City Bulls.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
Los Angeles Clippers 116, New Orleans 113.
Herbert Jones – 33 minutes, 18 points (4-7 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, +7.
Denver 132, Utah 121.
Collin Sexton – 29 minutes, 22 points (8-13 2pg, 1-6 3pg, 3-3 FT), 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, -12.
Sacramento 110, Dallas 100.
Keon Ellis - 20 minutes, 7 points (0-2 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, -4.
Chicago 115, Charlotte 108.
Brandon Miller – inactive (ankle).
Motor City 122, Birmingham 101.
Aaron Estrada – 18 minutes, 3 points (0-1 2pg, 1-2 3pg), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -8.
Sioux Falls 121, Valley 104.
Jaden Shackelford – 31 minutes, 7 points (1-5 2pg, 1-8 3pg, 1-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 4 fouls, -22.
Maccabi Tel Aviv 102, Kiryat Ata 90.
Levi Randolph – 12 minutes, 9 points (3-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 3-3 FT), 1 rebound, 2 assists, +2.
FOOTBALL
Detroit 40, San Francisco 34.
Jahmyr Gibbs – 18 rushes, 117 yds, 1 TD; 4 catches, 46 yds.
Jameson Williams – 5 catches, 77 yds, 1 TD; 2 rushes, -2 yds, 1 TD.
Brian Branch – 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (7 yds), 1 QBH.
Terrion Arnold – 6 tackles.
