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The Detroit Lions finally won their first playoff game in over 30 years, and it came at the expense of an old friend in Matthew Stafford, who, despite the Los Angeles Rams’ 24-23 loss, put up a performance that wouldn’t look out of place in a win. Making matters worse beyond the Rams’ season-ending loss, […]

The Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in their Wild Card clash on Sunday. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s injury status was a major topic of discussion before the game, but he was ultimately made available for the contest. LaPorta is still dealing with a knee injury despite playing against the Rams. However, […]

The Los Angeles Rams reached the NFL playoffs despite being counted out by many this season. LA almost upset the Detroit Lions on the road during the Wild Card round, losing by one point in a competitive 24-23 affair. Now questions are being asked about quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with Los Angeles. Rams head coach […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield recently spoke on the diss the team received from Detroit Lions’ CJ Gardner-Johnson. A classic quarterback versus cornerback beef ahead of a playoff game is exactly what the fans want to see. Gardner-Johnson is known for calling out opposing players or teams with his history of trash-talking. Mayfield decided […]

Cold weather has played a big part in these NFL Playoffs, with freezing temperatures and even snow affecting the Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins game and the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers matchup. But when a reporter asked Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles if he was worried about the cold when his team takes on the Detroit […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL playoffs with a lot of momentum. After a hard-fought win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, the Buccaneers are looking to continue their winning ways against the Detroit Lions. Now, let’s explore some bold projections for the Buccaneers […]

The NFL playoffs are now well and truly underway. While there was only one close game last weekend, the energy, entertainment and intensity should only ratchet up from here. The Detroit Lions were the one team that pulled out a nail-biter, edging Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise first home playoff […]

With the Detroit Lions’ Divisional Round playoff game set for this Sunday at 3 p.m., the Lions will be tasked with continuing their success against the red hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game since the early 90s this past Sunday, setting off tearful celebrations in the stands of Ford […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams came up just short in taking down the Detroit Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend, losing 24-23. After the game, Stafford met Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the middle of the field. When they embraced, both Stafford and Goff had nothing but respect for one another, via NFL […]

With a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round, the Detroit Lions secured their first playoff triumph in 32 years. Of the many storylines to arise from the game, one reigns supreme: the journey of the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes was a pivotal […]

One of the most talked-about narratives in the NFL heading into the playoffs was the return of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to his old stomping grounds of Ford Field, the home of his former team, Detroit Lions. It must be a bittersweet feeling for Stafford to play a playoff game in Detroit as […]

It makes sense that Detroit Lions fans booed Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the two teams’ playoff matchup on Sunday. Afterall, Stafford was a member of the Lions for 12 years before being traded to, and subsequently winning a Super Bowl with, the Rams. But his wife, Kelly, claims fans also targeted their […]

As the aftermath of the Los Angeles Rams’ wildcard defeat to the Detroit Lions unfolds, the Rams find themselves grappling with introspective inquiries and pondering the reasons behind their stumble. A prominent issue etched in the aftermath of Sunday night’s clash revolves around their inefficiencies in the red zone on offense. Additionally, the defense faced […]

The Los Angeles Rams are recovering from a nail-biting playoff loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams were down by one late in the fourth quarter but could not pull out the victory. Matthew Stafford displayed the heart of a lion amid injury woes, and he opened up about a serious blow he took during […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua just enjoyed a historic rookie season and a historic playoff debut against the Detroit Lions. Nacua recorded nine catches for 181 yards and a score, breaking DK Metcalf’s record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game. Unfortunately, Nacua wasn’t able to haul in one […]

It was a unique homecoming situation for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday night, returning to Detroit to face the Lions for the first time since being traded to the Rams ahead of the 2021 NFL season. But what went under the radar compared to Stafford’s homecoming was that of Jared Goff, who […]

The wait is over! After 33 long years, the Detroit Lions have finally won a playoff game. Ironically, their win came against a player that struggled to give Detroit a win as well in Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. It was an epic moment for a franchise that has long been in the […]

Pleasantries tend to be absent in the playoffs, especially when a fan base is hoping to witness its first postseason victory in 32 years. Therefore, a hero’s welcome for Matthew Stafford was unlikely to occur when the Detroit Lions hosted the Los Angeles Rams for an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday night. The longtime […]

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have come a long way. When Goff arrived in Detroit via a trade from, the Los Angeles Rams back in 2021, the situation of the team was far from ideal. A couple of years later, Goff successfully led the Lions to the franchise’s first win in the playoffs in […]

The Detroit Lions earned a narrow 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams to begin their journey in the NFL playoffs on Sunday. The Rams battled in the game, but the Lions ultimately got the job done. Running back David Montgomery revealed his mindset following the win, via Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. “It’s a […]

A punchline no more. The Detroit Lions, one of the most beaten down franchises in all of sports, finally know what it’s like to taste postseason success in the 21st Century, after holding off the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round on Sunday. The long-suffering and tremendously-patient crowd that packed Ford Field […]

Emotions were running high late Sunday night in the Motor City as the Detroit Lions won their first playoff game since the 1991 season with a 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams. An exciting and action-filled first half gave way to a defensively dominated second half as the Lions hung on for the win […]

The Detroit Lions secured a playoff win for the first time in over three decades when they eliminated the Los Angeles Rams from Super Bowl contention Sunday night to the tune of a 24-23 score. That victory further cemented Detroit as a serious Super Bowl contender and also silenced all their detractors. Speaking of which, […]

The Detroit Lions and their fans were starving for an NFL playoffs victory going into Sunday night, but they were well-fed by the end of their hard-fought, drought-ending NFC Wildcard victory. Dan Campbell’s gutsy group edged out the Los Angeles Rams, 24-23, to earn the right to host another postseason game next weekend against either […]

What a year it’s been for the Detroit Lions. After steadily improving in the last two years, Detroit took a massive leap this season. They took the NFC North by storm and captured the division title to make it back to the playoffs. However, as the season went on, expectations quickly shifted. Making it to […]

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions pulled off a historic feat, winning their first playoff game in 32 years. While the night ended in high spirits for those wearing the Honolulu blue uniform, the same could not be said for the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford in particular, faced a lot of adversity throughout the outing. […]

Detroit Lions fans can finally rejoice. It was a triumphant season campaign that led to this moment but other choices snowballed into their first NFL Playoffs win in 32 years. The choice to trade Matthew Stafford and the decision to get Dan Campbell were only some of them. But, it was Jared Goff that shined […]

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions made history. Holding on to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in a tightly contested Wild Card outing, the Lions won their first playoff game in 32 years. Afterward, quarterback Jared Goff had nothing but positive comments, giving credit to the Lions faithful for their full support at Ford Field. “It’s […]

The Detroit Lions are moving on to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Jared Goff led his team to a thrilling 24-23 win over his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. Lions fans showed their support for Goff during the game. And after the game, his teammates followed suit in a heartwarming manner. The […]

Jared Goff, Dan Campbell, and the Detroit Lions are familiar with the narratives. The team is leading the NFC North by a few games by the midway point of the season. They face an upcoming stretch of games against teams with winning records. Detroit finds themselves in a bit of a slump. Any one of […]

The Detroit Lions and their fans had quite a Sunday night. It was historic, even. For the first time since 1992, the Lions scored a win in the playoffs, as they scored a 23-22 victory at home over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card game. Everyone from the Lions has earned the […]

As the Detroit Lions players prepared for their Wild Card meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, it wasn’t lost on them how much hosting a playoff game meant to the people of Detroit. That pride shined through as the Lions defeated the Rams 24-23 to move onto the playoffs’ divisional round. “The city needed this […]

This NFL Playoffs game seemed like the culmination of more than a decade’s worth of storyline. The Detroit Lions traded Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams had to give up Jared Goff. Now, the two teams had to go toe-to-toe with one another. It favored the squad from Michigan which alleviated the pain they […]

The Detroit Lions have finally won a playoff game. For the first time since 1991, Detroit is headed to the second round of the NFL Playoffs. They defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a 24-23 thriller to earn a second home playoff game next Sunday. Fans everywhere are reacting to the victory, including Washington Wizards […]

Before Sunday night, one had to go all the way back to 1992 to check out the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game. Detroit finally ended that seemingly endless drought with a thrilling 24-23 home win over Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC Wild Card game, which has […]

Matthew Stafford didn’t get the warmest of welcomes as he returns to the Ford Field for the Detroit Lions versus Los Angeles Rams Wild Card game. As every Lions fan would know, Stafford requested a trade away from Detroit in 2021 as he didn’t want to be part of another rebuild. The team then granted […]

It looks like Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is going to give it a go in the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. LaPorta suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended knee in Week 18, ands earlier reports mentioned he’s “trending in the right direction to play” in the Rams […]

The Detroit Lions are gearing up to face old friend Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs tonight, and rapper Eminem, a huge Lions fan, had one request for Stafford ahead of the matchup. “Stafford, what’d I say?” Eminem said, via SNF on NBC. “You owe […]

Matthew Stafford will always have a place in Detroit Lions lore. He’s the franchise’s easy all-time leader in touchdown passes, completions, attempts and yards, not to mention the winningest quarterback in Lions history. Ahead of his highly anticipated return to the Motor City in Sunday’s wild card matchup between the Lions and Los Angeles Rams, […]