Detroit's pass rush is taking too long to pressure the QB and DC Kelvin Sheppard says they need to win more one-on-one battles.

What ended up being a thrilling Week 13 slate just wrapped on Monday, but the next NFL slate is only days away. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys will face off on Thursday night in a playoff-caliber NFC matchup.

Three of the NFL's preseason favorites have uphill battles to make it into the postseason with the regular season approaching its end.

In Sporting News' Week 14 picks against the spread, the Cowboys and Packers get big wins in the NFC playoff race while the Steelers, Chiefs and Colts improve their chances of making the AFC field.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold initially injured his shoulder in a Week 5 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and played 18 snaps last week.

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their Week 14 Thursday Night Football contest against the Dallas Cowboys. Those not spotted at the portion of the indoor practice open to the media included wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, tight end Brock Wright, wideout Kalif Raymond and cornerback Terrion Arnold.

: Two hours after announcing that Lem Barney had died, the Pro Football Hall of Fame sent out the following email: "Based on conflicting information regarding the reported passing of Lem Barney, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is rescinding the email sent earlier today.