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The Detroit Lions needed a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening. Detroit’s playoff hopes were not looking too good, but a win over the Dallas Cowboys after Thanksgiving gave the franchise hope. However, Dan Campbell’s men were unable to defeat the Rams. And now their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread […]

The Detroit Lions indeed have a tough matchup against the Rams. And they will likely struggle to contain Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. But here is the Lions’ playoff picture with DVOA, The Athletic, and ESPN model before their Week 15 battle. The Lions are coming off an impressive 44-30 win over the Cowboys, and stand […]

There was some optimism for a while, as Kerby Joseph had intended to return this season after sustaining a knee injury. However, the all-pro safety has suffered a setback and may not return this season, according to a post by NFL beat writer Ari Meirov. “All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph suffered a setback in his recovery […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a big win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. But Detroit’s banged up secondary faces a major challenge against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brian Branch suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the win over Dallas. It was the latest loss for a group […]

The Detroit Lions are feeling good after their big win in Week 14. Detroit crushed Dallas 44-30 and raised their record to 8-5 on the season heading into Week 15. But the Lions are still barely holding on in the NFC playoff race despite last week’s victory. Detroit currently has just a 39% chance to […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. Detroit improved to 8-5 with the convincing 44-30 victory. The win keeps the team in the division race as the Lions trail the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears by a game. However, Detroit’s secondary is banged up. Already missing Terrion […]

The Detroit Lions are preparing for arguably their most important game of the season. Detroit is 8-5 headed into Week 15 and is barely hanging on in the NFC playoff picture. The Lions have just a 39% chance to make the postseason according to The Athletic’s playoff simulator. They need to be flawless during the […]

Thursday night in Detroit felt like a statement more than just another win. The Lions throttled the Cowboys 44-30 to move to 8-5, and Jahmyr Gibbs was at the center of everything. The second-year back punched in three rushing touchdowns, becoming the first Lions player since Cloyce Box in 1952 to have three separate games […]

While the Detroit Lions moved to 8-5 with their Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, they lost safety Brian Branch to a season-ending Achilles injury. Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t hold back when discussing that injury’s impact. Branch entered the year off of a Pro Bowl nomination and was playing like one of the […]

Before the Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Cade Cunningham found time to talk about something else: the Super Bowl. An avid Dallas Cowboys fan, Cunningham naturally wants to see them in the Super Bowl. At the same time, he also wants to see the Lions there, even though they both won’t be […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, they saw safety Brian Branch suffer a season-ending Achilles injury. Now, the Lions have found his potential replacement. Detroit has signed safety Damontae Kazee to their practice squad, via Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Their plan is […]

Jared Goff claims to be the latest player to receive a suspiciously timed “random” drug test immediately after an impressive performance following the Detroit Lions’ 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. Goff led the Lions to the 14-point victory by completing 25 of his 34 passes for 309 passing yards, one touchdown […]

The Detroit Lions got a much-needed win on Thursday Night Football. Detroit took their anger out on Dallas, stomping them 44-30 in a game that had huge ramifications for the NFC playoff picture. The Lions are still on the outside looking in, but they took an important step forward with last night’s victory. Lions head […]

The Detroit Lions earned a pivotal victory on Thursday Night Football, moving to 8-5 with a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs served as the spark plug for Detroit’s offense. The Lions star ran in three touchdowns. It marked the third time he has done so this season, the most of […]

With most NFL fans counting them out, the Detroit Lions turned things around on Thursday night in impressive fashion. Dan Campbell and company got back in the win column with a statement 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in a game with massive playoff implications. After struggling on Thanksgiving against the […]

Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the constants for the Detroit Lions over the course of this season. While Detroit hasn’t been as consistent as fans hoped they would be, Gibbs has been a rock for the offense. His ability to produce both as a traditional running back and as a pass-catcher from the backfield […]

The Detroit Lions improved their playoff odds on Thursday night. Detroit defeated Dallas 44-30 on Thursday Night Football in a game that had huge playoff ramifications for both teams. Unfortunately, the big win also came with a devastating defensive injury for one key Lions defender. Lions safety Brian Branch suffered a torn Achilles during TNF […]

There were scary moments for the Detroit Lions on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, but they stepped up in the endgame to pull off the win, 44-30, at Ford Field. Jahmyr Gibbs sealed the victory with a 13-yard touchdown with only 2:19 left in the fourth quarter. He ran for three scores to lead the Lions, […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown did not sound like a guy in doubt. Hours before the Detroit Lions kicked off against the Dallas Cowboys, the wide receiver told the Amazon broadcast crew he knew on Wednesday he would play, even after a week without practice. He ran routes, tested his injured ankle, felt he could cut, and […]

The Detroit Lions yanked the playoff lever hard in their own favor and slammed it on the Dallas Cowboys. Behind three rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions rolled to a 44-30 win at Ford Field, moving to 8-5 and tightening their grip on the NFC wild-card race. Jared Goff carved up Dallas for […]

The Detroit Lions managed to finish off Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 14 matchup on Thursday at Ford Field. While they have done a decent job at containing the visiting team’s attack, the Lions suffered losses on their defense. Late in the fourth quarter, Lions safety Brian Branch went down with […]

Dan Campbell’s halftime message turned prophetic in the Detroit Lions’ Week 14 showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. The head coach’s challenge for “another takeaway, another stop” materialized on the very first defensive snap of the second half. Dak Prescott opened with the Cowboys’ trademark quick slant, a route that has torched defenses all season. However, […]

The Detroit Lions’ dynamic backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery made NFL history in spectacular fashion. And it all happened just in the first half of their Week 14 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Gibbs opened the scoring with a short touchdown run in the first quarter. Montgomery followed with a 35-yard burst […]

The Detroit Lions are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in a pivotal Week 14 matchup. The Lions are in playoff mode after losing to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. At 7-5, Detroit is still clinging to postseason aspirations. But the team likely needs to win out, beginning with Thursday’s contest. Jahmyr […]

David Montgomery needed just one crease. The Dallas Cowboys gave him a runway. Late in the second quarter at Ford Field, Detroit Lions running back Montgomery ripped off a 35-yard touchdown run right up the gut, blowing past the second level and dragging Detroit into a 17-6 lead over the Dallas Cowboys before halftime.  The […]

Dallas Cowboys fans are breathing a little easier. Detroit Lions fans are losing it on social media. Early in the first quarter of Thursday night’s matchup at Ford Field, Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell shot through the line and flattened Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the end zone. Officials on the field immediately signaled […]

The Detroit Lions entered Thursday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys extremely banged up. They are without their Pro Bowl tight end, Sam LaPorta, his backup Brock Wright, and wide receiver Kalif Raymond. But that’s just the offense. The defense was in an even more precarious position, with several crucial players, including Terrion Arnold and […]

The Detroit Lions are about to host the Dallas Cowboys in a Thursday Night Football game dripping with playoff implications. While the Cowboys have been ascending, the Lions have been heading in the opposite direction. One of the primary reasons for that has been the Lions’ ever-growing injury report. Well, it appears they are getting […]

The Detroit Lions might still be smarting after losing on Thanksgiving. Detroit is 7-5 on the season and looking to take take out their anger on Dallas on Thursday Night Football. Thankfully the Lions are expected to have get healthy on the offensive line before this huge NFC showdown. Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, who […]

The Detroit Lions have a massive matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, kicking off Week 14. The loser of this matchup will have a tough road into the NFC playoffs, if any at all. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown has not practiced due to an ankle injury, but has not been […]

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys meet at Ford Field for a Thursday Night matchup, one week after both teams played on Thanksgiving Day. On Wednesday, the Lions released their injury report for the game. Four players are ruled out, but star players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell are questionable. St. Brown left the […]

Last week, the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys made NFL Thanksgiving viewing history, becoming the most-watched regular-season game in history with approximately 57 million viewers. Now, the battles between the Green Bay Packers/Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals/Baltimore Ravens have also set records, according to NFL beat writer Ari Meirov. “NFL Thanksgiving […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have a pivotal Thursday Night Football game coming up, and both teams have injuries to some key players on their team. Some of the players are long shots to play, while others have a chance to suit up, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Star Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who […]

The Detroit Lions have not been the powerhouse that many were expecting to see this season. After finishing 15-2 in the regular season a year ago, the Lions were eliminated in the playoffs by the upstart Washington Commanders, largely because injuries diminished the defense. This year’s team appeared to have the talent to steamroll opponents, […]

The Detroit Lions already know Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ankle issue is not considered a long-term problem, but that doesn’t mean he’s a lock for Thursday. After leaving the Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers with a sprained ankle and being ruled out early, head coach Dan Campbell indicated the expectation was more “a week […]

The Lions have already made it clear how they feel about Kerby Joseph’s future. In April, Detroit rewarded its ball-hawking safety with a four-year, $86 million extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position after he led the league with nine interceptions. For a former third-round pick who transformed the back end of […]

While the Dallas Cowboys come in flying high, at least the Detroit Lions recognize this may be their only path to the playoffs. And here are the fantasy football Week 14 start ‘em and sit ‘em players for the Cowboys clash against the Lions. The Thursday Night Football showdown will feature the Cowboys at 6-5-1 […]

A world where the Detroit Lions are not in the postseason is a real possibility with five games remaining. At 7-5, the Lions must win four of their final five games to give them an opportunity to redeem themselves from a year ago. This is a very good football team that cannot get out of […]

After suffering an ankle injury during the Lions’ Thanksgiving showdown against the Green Bay Packers, Detroit got a less-than-ideal injury update on star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Taking to social media to break down St. Brown’s injury and how he’s progressing heading towards Detroit’s Thursday Night Football showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN Senior […]