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The Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16 in a game that could clinch the NFC North for the Lions and make or break the Vikings’ playoff chances. Ahead of this crucial matchup, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave an update about superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson that should have the Lions […]

If the NFL regular season ended today, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams would be playing the Detroit Lions in the wildcard round of the playoffs. This of course would be a huge storyline, since both Stafford and Lions QB Jared Goff would be facing their former teams. Stafford and Goff were both a […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is one of the top head coaching candidates heading into 2024. Johnson has schemed up a Lions offense that is top-5 in total yards, passing yards rushing yards and points per game. His results and the ability to get the best out of players like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. […]

The Detroit Lions got back on track in a big way when they dominated the Denver Broncos as they head on the road to take on their divisional foes the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas Eve as they push toward a playoff birth in Week 16. We’re here to share our NFL […]

Some owners around the NFL reportedly have been told that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is looking for at least or around $15 million for a head coach, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. Johnson’s agent Richmond Flowers III quickly fired back at this report: “I’m told personnel around the league are discussing […]

The Detroit Lions are now 10-4 on the season and seemingly coasting toward an NFC North Division title. Detroit is scheduled to take on the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday, aka Christmas Eve, and all eyes are on Detroit’s chase for the championship. Bold predictions for Week 16’s clash with Minnesota were released. Coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions (10-4) will be hoping to open one of their Christmas presents a day early when they face NFC North rival the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) in Week 16 on Christmas Eve. That present will be one that has been awaited much longer than the year-long wait for the annual holiday. It’s three decades […]

There was a point in the 2023 season where it looked like everything was lining up perfectly for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were 7-4 and quarterback Kenny Pickett had just played his best game in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots coming to town, […]

The Detroit Lions are finally winning! The Lions are 10-4 on the season and within reach of winning their first division title since the 1990s. This is what Lions fans have been waiting on for literal decades. The only con — Lions ticket prices are rising as more fans want to come see their team […]

The Detroit Lions announced on X that they have activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from Injured Reserve to the active roster. Hooker has been on IR all season after tearing his ACL while playing for Tennessee football late in the 2022 season. By activating Hooker, the Lions will give the rookie the chance to practice […]

NFL Week 15 has now come to a close, and with it came a loss for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football to the Seattle Seahawks that caused a change in the NFC playoff picture. With 1:52 left in regulation, Drew Lock drove the Seahawks down the field in 10 plays to find Jaxon […]

While the Detroit Lions have been on an intense trek to the playoffs, some help on the defensive side of the ball would go a long way. Luckily for the Lions, some defensive reinforcements seem to be on the way. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that CJ Gardner-Johnson is slated to be designated to return […]

After winning six out of their last seven games, the Denver Broncos have now lost two out of their last three after Saturday’s Week 15 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions. In fact, both teams had lost two out of their last three, meaning something had to give. Most believed that Sean Payton in Year […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke on star rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving credit to the Lions general manager Brad Holmes for acquiring the talent. Gibbs was taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and LaPorta early in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick. […]

The Detroit Lions have a chance to make franchise history in the upcoming days. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Lions would punch their ticket to the postseason with a surefire playoff berth. They also have the chance to clinch their first-ever NFC North title with a […]

The Detroit Lions are on their way to a playoff berth and NFC North title after improving to 10-4 on the season. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a major reason why. LaPorta has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL this season, tallying 71 catches and 758 receiving yards, which […]

With the Detroit Lions getting set to play the Denver Broncos in Week 15 on Saturday night, the Lions want to get back in the win column after their loss last week. Before the Lions-Broncos game, we’ll make three Lions bold predictions.  The Lions looked like the team to beat in the NFC North, but […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has announced his intention to retire after the 2023 NFL season.  The 10-year veteran has played for six teams throughout his career, with his most notable performances coming in his first two seasons with the Vikings. If he doesn’t step foot on the field again, he’ll end his career recording […]

When the Detroit Lions host the Denver Broncos Saturday night in prime time, the head coaching matchup between Dan Campbell and Sean Payton will be a round-up of two old Dallas Cowboys. Dan Campbell’s ten-year career as an NFL tight end between 1999 and 2009 frequently intersected with a young, ambitious coach named Sean Payton. […]

The Denver Broncos will likely be facing a much-angered Detroit Lions team in Week 15 after their upset loss to the Chicago Bears last weekend. The Lions (9-4) had a chance to push themselves along as the top seed in the NFC with a win over their division rivals but failed to do so, losing […]

The latest CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update is that the defensive back is ready to return from the torn pectoral injury and subsequent surgery that happened in the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the DB is now officially medically cleared, don’t expect to see him in the Lions’ Week 15 […]

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has impressed this season, and he was humble when he was asked about approaching the records for receptions and yards for a rookie tight end. “I mean, to put your name in conversation with other great players and hopefully you stay on that track for a decade plus, […]

The Detroit Lions are back home to take on the Denver Broncos on NFL Network on Saturday night! It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Broncos-Lions prediction and pick. Are the Broncos all the way back? It certainly seems to be the case. After allowing 70 points to the Miami Dolphins, the […]

Equanimeous St. Brown won the battle of the St. Brown brothers as his Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 28-13 in Week 14. The Bears finally got revenge three weeks after the Lions came back while trailing by 12 points in the fourth quarter to win 31-26. Though Equanimeous was unable to play as he […]

The Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions have had two of the best storylines for the 2023-24 NFL season. Although they are in different conferences, they will have a chance to play each other this week in a crucial game. The two teams get the late-night, prime time slot for a Saturday NFL night game. We […]

The Chicago Bears earned probably their best win of the season in Week 14, knocking off their division rival Detroit Lions 28-13. The Bears played a stellar game on both sides of the football, forcing two interceptions against Jared Goff and winning the battle of the trenches, stopping Detroit from getting first down conversions in […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a disappointing 28-13 loss to the Chicago Bears on the road on Sunday, and a topic as of late has been the lack of involvement of Jameson Williams in the offense. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that they will work to involve him in the offense more, and that he […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best surprises of this 2023 NFL season. However, these last few weeks have been a struggle. Since losing to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving 29-22, they barely escaped the inconsistent New Orleans Saints 33-28 and on Sunday lost to the worst team in the NFC North division, […]

It was a thumping. The Detroit Lions got smacked around by their division rival the Chicago Bears on Sunday, losing 28-13 in a game that the Lions should not have lost. There were mistakes on both sides of the football and the Lions now find themselves struggling to stay ahead in the competitive NFC North, […]

While they entered the contest as heavy favorites, the Detroit Lions still fell to the Chicago Bears in Week 14. Following the Lions loss, star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson was beside himself. With the game tied 13-13 late in the third quarter, Chicago scored a wild touchdown on fourth & 13. Hutchinson was drawn offsides […]

It is an NFC North battle as the Detroit Lions face the Chicago Bears. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Lions-Bears prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Lions come into the game sitting at 9-3 on the year,  good for first in the NFC North. Last week, they faced the New […]

The Detroit Lions have been red hot to start the season, powered by an improved offensive attack led by Jared Goff. However, the defense has left a lot to be desired. The Lions are 21st in pass defense and 14th in rushing defense. Even worse, they’re 30th in points allowed per game as they’ve given […]

Quarterback Jared Goff and his Detroit Lions have enjoyed a strong 2023-24 NFL season thus far. The team currently sits with an impressive record of 9-3 following last week’s road win over the New Orleans Saints, firmly in control of the NFC North and in legitimate contention for the NFC’s number one overall seed, and […]

The New Orleans Saints nearly capped off a brilliant comeback against the Detroit Lions in Week 13, but ultimately fell short. So far, it’s been a rough season for New Orleans as the team can’t get a groove going. It also doesn’t help that the team might be losing its notorious home-field advantage late in […]

It was a mere three weeks ago that the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears squared off at Ford Field. In a wild affair, the Lions pulled off a miracle comeback, eking out a 31-26 win over their NFC North counterpart. But a lot can change in less than a month in the NFL, so what […]

As Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions seek to shore up their defense ahead of a near-certain trip to the playoffs, one familiar face apparently won’t be back in the silver and Honolulu blue. Campbell was asked about Ndamukong Suh, but appeared to throw cold water on the idea of a reunion. On Wednesday, when […]

Backup quarterbacks have always played a key role in the NFL, but it seems the plethora of quarterback injuries this season has made them even more prominent than ever before. Historically speaking, Earl Morrall was the starting quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins in nine games in place of Bob Griese. Morrall was also […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James has spent a great deal of time paying his respects to popular athletes in other sports, especially football. James is an avowed Ohio State Buckeyes fan but appreciates players from across a wide swath of the sports landscape. James and the Lakers were set to take on the Suns […]

The Detroit Lions added veteran depth along the defensive line on Tuesday, signing defensive tackle Tyson Alualu, according to Tom Pelissero. The move comes in correspondence with the injury to starter Alim McNeill, who the Lions placed on injured reserve with a knee sprain. He’ll miss at least four games, with the earliest possible return […]