There were two recent Lions games with notable outcomes:
- On August 16, 2025, the BC Lions beat the Montreal Alouettes 36-18 in a Canadian Football League game, with quarterback Nathan Rourke throwing over 300 yards and four touchdowns. The defense was strong, limiting the Alouettes mostly to field goals.
- In the NFL preseason, the Detroit Lions had two important games:
- On August 9, 2025, the Lions were winning 17-10 against the Atlanta Falcons when the game was suspended due to a severe injury to Lions safety Morice Norris, who hit his head and neck violently and was taken off in an ambulance. Both teams and coaches agreed not to continue the game out of respect and concern for Norris.
* On August 16, 2025, the Detroit Lions lost a preseason game to the Miami Dolphins 24-17. The Lions had moments of strong play, with some promising performances by backups and rookies, but ultimately could not secure a win. The final moments featured an interception that sealed the Dolphins victory.
If you refer to "the Lions game" for a specific date or league, please clarify. Otherwise, these are recent summaries of Lions games on or near August 17, 2025.
