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Before kickoff of what would be a heated Monday Night Football matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions, pass rusher Za’Darius Smith had a quick NSFW message to the opposition. “Don’t get scared now, mother f**kers,” Smith said, walking down the tunnel before Monday Night Football. Za'Darius Smith was taunting the 49ers on […]

The Detroit Lions have watched Sam LaPorta blossom into an impact performer. And now a record-breaking one at tight end versus the San Francisco 49ers. LaPorta grabbed a red zone touchdown with under 10 minutes left in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. But his six-yard touchdown on Monday evening did more than tie the […]

In the first quarter of Monday Night Football between the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions, tempers flared between both sides with Jauan Jennings getting into an altercation with Kerby Joseph and Terrion Arnold. Following a block from Jennings that took Arnold outside the back of the end zone, the two got into it on […]

Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers are already out of NFL playoff contention in the 2024 season. But that doesn’t mean the 49ers weren’t hyped for Monday night’s home game against the playoff-bound Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Warner even gave perhaps one of the best pregame hype messages in […]

Detroit Lions fans may be looking ahead to a pivotal Week 18 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings, but the team can still benefit from its Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers. Figuring out what adjustments to make before the playoffs commence could be critical, especially given the rash of injuries that is […]

Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before announcing the whole Week 18 schedule, and this year, the league didn’t disappoint. To cap off the 2024 NFL regular season, the NFC North will leave it all on the line as the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This […]

The Chicago Bears need a new head coach next season and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks like an ideal candidate. The OC worked wonders with Jared Goff, turning him from a trade throw-in to a legit MVP candidate, and the hope is he could work the same magic with 2024 No. 1 overall […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 regular season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and has a legitimate chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture on Sunday. The Lions will do whatever it takes to make their first Super […]

With the San Francisco 49ers looking to play spoiler on Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, it appears they’ll have Isaac Guerendo back on the field. The 49ers’ rookie running back looks to return to the field after working through hamstring and foot injuries that caused him to miss Week 16, per Adam Schefter […]

With the amount of attention Brock Purdy got when gifting each of his offensive linemen a new car for Christmas, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff knew he’d have to go all out when deciding what presents he’d get for the guys protecting him all season. Though he didn’t gift any trucks, Goff gave his linemen […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we conclude Week 17 of the NFL on Monday Night Football. The Detroit Lions (13-2) will take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) in a rematch from last year’s NFC Championship game. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Lions-49ers prediction and pick. Lions-49ers Last Game […]

The Detroit Lions are in prime position to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs this season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and hold a narrow lead over the Vikings and Eagles in the NFC playoff standings. This is already the best season in Lions franchise history. Detroit has never won more […]

The Detroit Lions’ signing of Teddy Bridgewater surprised many, but not Hendon Hooker, as he knew Bridgewater was planning to return at some point way back in training camp. “I figured Teddy was going to come back here this season,” Hendon Hooker said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I didn’t know when. […]

The Detroit Lions have enjoyed a brilliant season and they have been viewed as the best team in the NFL for much of the year. However, that designation likely belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs now, as the defending Super Bowl champions go into the last week of the NFL season with a 15-1 record […]

Teddy Bridgewater’s journey in the NFL as a player is not yet over. The former NFL draft first-round pick has come out of retirement to return to the Detroit Lions, the last team he played for in the pros before announcing his retirement in 2023. Bridgewater’s NFL comeback is a welcome development for Detroit starting […]

The Detroit Lions have been forced to navigate a laundry list of injuries, particularly on their defense, as they push toward the playoffs and try to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC. As a result, they have been forced to make a handful of roster moves. On Thursday, the Lions elected to waive […]

The Detroit Lions have one goal in mind for the final two weeks of the regular season. Head coach Dan Campbell and his players want to win the NFC North title and also come away with the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions and the Minnesota Vikings are tied for the pole […]

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday. The move raises questions about the future role of rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker with the team. Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the implications of the Bridgewater signing for Hooker’s development and status with the team. He spoke to the media in […]

While Micah Parsons needlessly chirped at Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson basked in the afterglow of a successful trick play. Also, Teddy Bridgewater received NFL assistant coach inquiries before signing with the Lions. Bridgewater came back to Detroit because of the ceiling, according to a post on X by Jeremy Fowler. “Source […]

On Thursday, it was reported that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater would be coming out of retirement to sign with the Detroit Lions, where he was a backup a season ago. Bridgwater had recently been coaching high school football, where he led his alma mater to the state championship this season, but has since apparently decided that […]

The Dallas Cowboys may have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that hasn’t stopped star linebacker Micah Parsons from passionately defending the franchise. During the latest episode of his Bleacher Report podcast, Parsons fired back at Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who had recently thrown shade at the Cowboys. Gibbs, speaking in an interview […]

Teddy Bridgewater, who last played in an NFL game in 2023, is reportedly coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. “Comeback: High school state championship-winning coach and NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the […]

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFC playoff picture is beginning to take shape, but much remains unsettled. Only two teams, the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles, have clinched playoff spots, leaving the other five seeds up for grabs. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling race that could come down […]

The Detroit Lions always have a couple of crazy trick plays up their sleeve with Ben Johnson calling the plays, and Sunday was no different. The Lions executed another gimmick to perfection against the Chicago Bears when offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs pretend to trip and stumble […]

Despite his best efforts, WWE star Seth Rollins couldn’t hype the Chicago Bears up enough to beat the Detroit Lions. The Visionary was at the Beats game and worked the crowd before the game started. “Let’s go Bears!” he kept chanting along with the crowd. Can always count on @WWERollins to bring the energy 🔥 […]

On Sunday, Jared Goff added another accolade to his impressive 2024 campaign. Following the Detroit Lions’ dominant 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears, Goff became just the third quarterback in NFL history to achieve a 13+ win season with multiple franchises. He joins an elite group consisting of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. “Jared Goff […]

The Detroit Lions are on fire, and their offensive creativity was on full display in Sunday’s 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears. A perfectly executed trick play resulted in a touchdown, highlighting the Lions’ dominance and innovative play-calling under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The play started innocuously enough, with quarterback Jared Goff taking the snap […]

Following a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears to set Detroit Lions franchise history, Dan Campbell had a similar mentality to Kobe Bryant after Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard on X. “I was proud of your guys that bounced back,” Campbell said following the Lions’ record-setting win over the […]

The Detroit Lions have been on a mission in 2024 and continued their torrid stretch with a lopsided win over the Chicago Bears in Week 16. In the process, the Lions continued to make franchise history. With their 34-17 victory, Detroit moved to 13-2 on the season. It’s the first time in Lions’ franchise history […]

As one of the top offensive minds in the NFL, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson went back into his bag of tricks against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. Early into the third quarter against the Bears, Lions quarterback Jared Goff connected with a wide-open Sam LaPorta for a touchdown after faking to stumble […]

While the Detroit Lions are the most injury-riddled team in the National Football League, they’re having no problem imposing their will on the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. As the two rivals approach halftime, the Lions built up a comfortable 20-0 lead thanks to scoring on their first four offensive possessions. And […]

After the Chicago Bears’ Friday injury report revealed a banged-up offensive line protecting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, Saturday’s news isn’t much better. While he wasn’t on the injury report all week, backup center and part-time fullback Doug Kramer was downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Lions, per the Bears Communications account […]

As the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions prepare for their second matchup of the season, it was inevitable that in Friday’s afternoon press conference, Ben Johnson could field head coaching questions. However, before any of that, the Lions’ offensive coordinator was asked if he’s evaluated Caleb Williams during his rookie season with the Bears. While […]

The Detroit Lions have gotten hit hard by the injury bug in recent weeks, with one guy who seemed set to miss the rest of the season being star running back David Montgomery. However, it turns out Montgomery could actually return this season, which drew an interesting reaction from head coach Dan Campbell. Montgomery opted […]

Christmas is a time for people to be grateful for the gifts they already have in life, but unfortunately the Detroit Lions seem to have less and less every day. The NFC contender has seen its roster get decimated by injuries throughout the season, and the effects of those absences are starting to show at […]

It’s safe to say that the Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the league, but it’s also safe to say they’ve been decimated by injuries. They recently got some good news, with Jalen Reeves-Maybin returning to practice as they opened up his practice window, according to Lions reporter Colton Pouncy. The […]

There was hope that injured Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky would be able to see action at some point late in the 2024 NFL season after he suffered a brutal torn ACL injury in the summer. But with just a few games left in the regular season, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell all but […]

The Detroit Lions’ injury-filled season continued in Week 15 when David Montgomery went down with a season-ending MCL tear. The injury could possibly end Montgomery’s season, but there’s still a chance that he could return as he seeks a third opinion. For now, Jahmyr Gibbs will take over the workload for Montgomery, and he was […]

The Detroit Lions desperately need a win in Week 16. Detroit is 12-2 heading into Week 16 and currently holds a slim lead over Philadelphia and Minnesota in the NFC playoff standings. If the Lions want to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, they will need to keep winning games over the […]