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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 […]

In just his first game in Detroit Lions uniform, veteran defensive end Bruce Irvin was able to make a major impact on defense. His hit on former teammate and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr in the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s game ended the night of the signal-caller. Apparently, Irvin has very good […]

It was a pretty crazy Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season, and there were plenty of high-scoring affairs that made it an interesting week. From the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks combining for 76 points on Thursday Night Football, to the Philadelphia Eagles being handed a slice of humble pie at home, our Week […]

The Detroit Lions earned a 33-28 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, but it was a far closer contest than the Lions would have liked. The team led 21-0 with 8:15 remaining in the first quarter and then proceeded to let the Saints slowly get back into the game. New Orleans made […]

A lot of scrutiny has hit Jordan Love in recent weeks, but he and the Green Bay Packers did not seem to care. This paid off in their last two games against the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. Matt LaFleur is now coming into form as Mr. December, and it is helping the case […]

The New Orleans Saints’ devastating 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season has left fans and analysts alike searching for answers. The Saints, now 5-7, are reeling from the defeat, and it’s clear that some key factors contributed to this disappointing result. From defensive struggles to critical personnel […]

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow injured his knee during Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. According to a statement from the team, he has been listed as questionable to return to the game. A video of the play was posted by a fan on social media. This was the Ragnow injury in case @ProFootballDoc, […]

With a New Orleans Saints Week 13 matchup against the Detroit Lions, both teams will try and rebound from tough divisional game losses in Week 12. Prior to the game, we’ll be making three Saints Week 13 predictions. The Saints are just coming off a crushing loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Not only did the […]

The team announced Saturday that Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has been ruled out of Sunday’s matchup against his former team, the New Orleans Saints, and will not travel to the game. The 29-year-old, a veteran of six NFL seasons, is suffering from a hand injury he incurred in the team’s surprising Thanksgiving Day loss […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers and are looking to get back on track when they head to New Orleans to take on the Saints who are also coming off a divisional loss to the Atlanta Falcons and need a big win in Week 13. We’re […]

The Detroit Lions are looking for a lift on defense after that unit has been struggling in recent weeks. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has seen his unit give up 38, 26 and 29 points in each of the last 3 games, and those numbers are going to have to improve if the team is going […]

The Detroit Lions hope to get back on the winning track in Week 13 when they face the New Orleans Saints on the road. The Lions lost their Week 12 home game on Thanksgiving Day, and needed a late miracle to beat the Chicago Bears in Week 11. Star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was […]

The Detroit Lions are set to face off against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. With both teams looking to secure a win, this game promises to be an exciting one. In this article, we will take a look at the Lions’ season so far, including their recent loss […]

The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich earlier this week after a brutal 1-10 start to the season. Now, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to receive interest from the Panthers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports: “Lions OC Ben Johnson is currently expected to receive interest from the Panthers again […]

The 2023 NFL season has been good to the Detroit Lions so far. The team is tied for the third-best winning percentage in the entire league. A playoff berth is all but assured. On Wednesday, the team even got an encouraging update on Hendon Hooker. Hooker, the team’s rookie quarterback drafted in the third round […]

Dan Campbell is not the only Detroit Lions coach who is invested in giving back to their alma mater. The Duke football program is looking for a new architect to build up their squad of the future. They have still not found a head coach to succeed Mike Elko. But, another member of the Lions […]

The Detroit Lions have designated QB Hendon Hooker to return from the NFI list, according to Ari Meirov. The #Lions have now officially designated QB Hendon Hooker to return. https://t.co/N5yguoQV46 — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 29, 2023 Hendon Hooker ready to practice after ACL recovery Hooker, a rookie QB from Tennessee, has yet to see […]

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love had a Thanksgiving to remember as they stunned the first-place Detroit Lions 29-22. Love completed 22 of 32 passes against the Lions secondary for 268 yards with 3 touchdowns and he did not throw an interception. And it turned out a whole lot of people watched his stellar performance, according […]

A Thanksgiving slate, combined with the first-ever NFL game on Black Friday, split up Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. With teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and others picking up wins, our Week 13 NFL Power Rankings will have a bunch of familiar faces at the top. An offensive […]

The Detroit Lions took former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes knew they were set for 2023 with Jared Goff, so they took a chance on Hooker, who tore his ACL and could potentially miss the entire 2023 campaign. […]

The Frank Reich era is over for the Carolina Panthers, who decided to part ways with the head coach after a 1-10 start to the 2023 NFL regular season. While Carolina has already named an interim replacement for Reich, the Panthers are still expected to search for a permanent man for the job. Panthers move […]

The NFL Week 12 schedule is the most unique of the season. We started with three Thanksgiving Day games (Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, and Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers) and the first-ever Black Friday game (New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins). Then we get 11 games on […]

JJ Watt may be retired from the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he has to stop advocating for players getting ripped off by the NFL. Watt was once again vocal about a fine being imposed for seemingly perfectly legal and normal contact made on a block by Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown against the […]

Just one month after losing a bet on his alma mater USC, things have yet to pick up for Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.  The pass catcher was fined $43,709 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness on what appeared to be a relatively harmless block on the Chicago Bears safety Jaquon Brisker, according […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is standing beside his offensive line following a tough loss for the team against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. Goff is sticking up for his linemen, calling them the ‘best group in the league,’ per the Detroit Free Press. Goff has been sacked five times the last two […]

After a hot start to the season, are the Detroit Lions coming back down to Earth? A brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers seems to indicate so. While it was a one-score game at the end, the truth is that the game was not as close than the final score indicates. It’s been a […]

It wasn’t a Happy Thanksgiving Day for NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw. The long-time NFL on FOX analyst stirred controversy after he kissed celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso on the cheek on Thursday. He made the questionable gesture prior to the Thanksgiving Day game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. Antonia Lafaso […]

There are certain things fans just come to expect in the modern NFL, like excessive penalties, Bill Belichick’s indifferent press conferences and the Detroit Lions breaking your heart on Thanksgiving. After narrowly escaping a bitter home loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, Detroit fell in Ford Field to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, […]

A few questions are starting to be asked about the Detroit Lions after their performances in the last two weeks. While they were able to register a comeback victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 11 after falling into a deep hole, they could not manage to beat the Green Bay Packers under similar circumstances […]