Weather Could Be A Serious Issue For Lions-Cowboys Thursday Night Game In Detroit
If you’re heading to Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ Thursday night clash against the Dallas Cowboys, you might want to pack every winter jacket you own.
December has arrived in Michigan, and that means brutally cold conditions are here to stay. Fans braving outdoor tailgates or even the open sections of Ford Field will need to bundle up like never before for the rest of the football season.
The forecast for Thursday night’s kickoff at 8:15 PM ET looks downright freezing:
- Temperature at kickoff: 23–25°F (-5 to -4°C)
- Real feel with wind: as low as 8–12°F (-13 to -11°C)
- Winds out of the WSW 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
- 40% chance of snow showers or flurries during the game
Current forecast on AccuWeather for Thursday Night Football in Detroit ❄️🥶 24°F at kickoff, wind chill near 10°F, 40% chance of light snow It’s gonna be a cold one, Motor City. — Detroit Football Network (@DETFootballNet) December 3, 2025
This will be one of the marquee Thursday Night Football games on Prime Video in Week 14, with both teams bringing high-powered offenses into a classic late-season Midwest deep freeze.
Plenty At Stake In Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys Clash
The Lions enter at 9-2, holding the No. 1 seed in the NFC and looking to extend their lead atop the conference. A win Thursday would keep them firmly in the driver’s seat for the lone first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the 6-5 Cowboys are fighting for their playoff lives. Sitting just outside the wild-card picture after dropping three straight, Dallas desperately needs a statement road win against the NFC’s top team to keep their postseason hopes alive.
With two explosive offenses led by Jared Goff and Dak Prescott, cold weather, wind, and possible snow could turn this into a gritty, run-heavy, defense-dominated affair, exactly the kind of game that decides January seeding.
Bundle up, Detroit. It’s about to get real cold, real fast. 🦁🤠🏈
Steelers Cut Cornerback After Refusing Final Snap in Preseason Game
Pittsburgh, PA – August 24, 2025 — The Pittsburgh Steelers made a surprising roster move this weekend, releasing a cornerback shortly after their preseason schedule concluded. The decision came as the team reduced its roster ahead of Week 1.
The release followed a reported dispute during the final moments of a preseason contest. According to multiple sources, the player declined to take the field for the last snap, an act the coaching staff viewed as unacceptable.
That player was Kyler McMichael, a recent training camp addition. Signed in late July to compete for depth in the secondary, he had hoped to carve out a role but instead found himself on the outside looking in.
Head coach Mike Tomlin, long known for emphasizing discipline and accountability, viewed the refusal as a breach of team culture. Pittsburgh acted swiftly, cutting ties and reinforcing the standards expected inside the organization.
McMichael, a former North Carolina standout, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022. His journey included brief stints with Tampa Bay, Buffalo, and Arizona, but injuries and inconsistency limited his professional impact.
At training camp, the 6-foot, 200-pound defender never rose above the third unit on the depth chart. Despite some flashes in drills, his preseason production was minimal, leaving little reason for the Steelers to extend patience.
The decision comes amid a secondary already stacked with veterans like Joey Porter Jr., Jalen Ramsey, and Darius Slay. With roster spots at a premium, the coaching staff prioritized reliability and commitment as they finalized the 53-man group.
For Pittsburgh, the move underscores how thin the margin can be for players fighting to earn jobs. In a franchise built on toughness and discipline, accountability remains just as valuable as raw talent.
