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The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are meeting up for a Thursday Night Football clash. The Lions and Packers are both 2-1 to start the year, with hopes of winning the NFC North. Whoever wins this game will have the early advantage to win the division title, especially since both the Vikings and Bears […]

Philadelphia Eagles star Darius Slay spent the first portion of his career with the Detroit Lions, some of which intersected with the career of legendary wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Evidently, Johnson’s greatness made a huge impression on Slay during their time at Lions’ practices, so much so that Slay is now making a bold proclamation […]

The Green Bay Packers’ Week 4 game will have them facing NFC North division foe, the Detroit Lions. Both the Packers and Lions are currently sitting at 2-1, making this week’s matchup pivotal for division supremacy. The game will also be a primetime showing on Amazon Prime, on Thursday Night Football. The Packers will host […]

The Detroit Lions Week 4 matchup will be one against familiar NFC North opponent, the Green Bay Packers in a Thursday Night Football contest. Both teams are now setting at 2-1 on the season, with both coming off victories over NFC South division opponents. The Lions made it look relatively easy against the Atlanta Falcons […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson only needed three words to give an injury update that suggests he’ll be ready for the team’s Week 4 Thursday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. And after those three words, quarterback Jordan Love and the entire Cheesehead Nation have to be ecstatic. “That’s the plan,” Watson […]

As the Detroit Lions prepare for a quick turnaround with a Thursday night affair against the Green Bay Packers on the docket, they could be getting two key offensive pieces back for the NFC North showdown. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he’s feeling good about running back David Montgomery’s and left tackle Taylor Decker’s […]

The NFC North is a two-man race to the top. The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings are both winless, meaning the Thursday Night Football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers holds a little extra weight for a Week 4 matchup. Both teams are 2-1, and a win would give them a […]

The Detroit Lions earned a 20-6 victory during their Week 3 showdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder countered with 201 passing yards. The Lions defense ended the day with seven sacks, 11 tackles for loss, seven pass deflections […]

The Detroit Lions jolted the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday by a final score of 20-6, moving to 2-1 on the season and securing a share of first place in the NFC North. Head Coach Dan Campbell’s team missed key opportunities on offense but still dominated on defense en route to the key home ‘W.’ The […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell couldn’t be any prouder of his team after taking down the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 showdown on Sunday. The Lions improved to 2-1 on the season with the dominant 20-6 victory. It was the Detroit defense that set the tone in the win, recording seven sacks, seven […]

The Atlanta Falcons will put their perfect start on the line when they travel to face the Detroit Lions in their first road game. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Falcons-Lions prediction and pick. The Falcons are fresh off a come from behind victory over the Green Bay Packers on their […]

The Detroit Lions started the 2023 season off with a bang in week one as they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. It was one of the best Lions wins in recent memory. Week two, however, was a completely different story. Detroit lost to the Seattle Seahawks in a heartbreaking overtime battle, but […]

The Detroit Lions got some good news Friday that wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is set to play versus the Atlanta Falcons this weekend. Brown was pulled out of the Lions game versus the Seahawks a couple of times last Sunday. Following the game, Brown was listed as having a toe injury and missed practice […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off on Sunday in Week 3. The Falcons-Lions clash isn’t the most exciting game on the schedule, but it is set to feature rare running back history. Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are both rookies who were selected near the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. It’s […]

Prior to their Week 3 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the Atlanta Falcons had two players return to practice on Friday after being absent earlier in the week. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson and linebacker Bud Dupree both missed practice on Thursday but were out there Friday, according to Josh Kendall, a sign that they should […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 3 opponent will be another NFC team in the Detroit Lions. This will be the Falcons’ first road game of the season against a fellow NFC team that has all the capabilities of becoming a division winner this season. It will perhaps be Atlanta’s toughest game of the young season. *Watch […]

The Detroit Lions fell to the Seattle Seahawks in a 37-31 loss at Ford Field on Sunday. The Lions finished the matchup with 323 receiving yards and 102 rushing yards. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown led Detroit with 102 receiving yards. Receiver Josh Reynolds ended the day with two receiving touchdowns, including a 22-yard reception with […]

The Detroit Lions have some key injuries to keep up with ahead of their Week 3 clash with the Atlanta Falcons. Lead wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back David Montgomery are among the several players on the injury report. St. Brown is dealing with a toe injury that held him out of practice […]

When the Atlanta Falcons face off with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Week 3, it will be Jeff Okudah’s return to the team he was drafted by. The Lions drafted Okudah third overall in the 2020 NFL Draft but fell out of favor in just three years. The Ohio State standout’s size and […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a major blow after Week 2 when CJ Gardner-Johnson suffered a pectoral injury that was expected to potentially end his season. But, not so fast. Head coach Dan Campbell doubled down on the possibility that his star safety could return before the campaign concludes in January. Via Dave Birkett: “Dan […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown’s health is a concern for the Detroit Lions ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Amon-Ra St. Brown has a toe injury that will prevent him from practicing Wednesday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters. St. Brown is considered day-to-day with four days left until the Lions-Falcons game. […]

The 2023 NFL season has only been going on for two weeks, but it’s already been a roller coaster ride for Detroit Lions fans. In week one, the Lions opened up the season on the biggest stage against the Kansas City Chiefs. Detroit pulled out a close win against the defending Super Bowl champs, and […]

Two weeks into the 2023 season, there’s a new favorite to be recognized as the NFL Coach of the Year. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel now has the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to win the award. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was the favorite entering Week 2. McDaniel leads the NFL Coach of the […]

The Detroit Lions threw away a winnable game in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, suffering a 37-31 loss just a week after they opened their season with a wildly encouraging victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Even worse, their lead running back David Montgomery suffered an injury late in this […]

The Detroit Lions showcased a valiant effort during Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season but ultimately succumbed to the Seattle Seahawks in a gripping overtime encounter. Despite the disheartening defeat, there are compelling reasons for Lions fans to maintain a sense of optimism as the season progresses. In this article, we will delve into […]

In a rather brutal injury  blow, the Detroit Lions might have just lost one of the best defensive backs in the NFL in CJ Gardner-Johnson. According to the latest reports, Gardner-Johnson is feared to have suffered a torn pec after Sunday’s Week 2 loss over the Seattle Seahawks. He appeared to sustain the injury during […]

After a solid start to the season, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is a question mark for the next few weeks following an early exit on Sunday. Montgomery went down early in the fourth quarter of the Lion’s 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday with what the team is saying is […]

The thought was that the Detroit Lions would have to play their next game or two without running back David Montgomery, who suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday’s 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks at home. Montgomery did not sound too optimistic about his short-term status when asked about his injury after the Seahawks […]

The Seattle Seahawks picked up a big 37-31 overtime win over the Detroit Lions on the road, and head coach Pete Carroll had a confident take the day after the game regarding his team. “We saw ourselves. Very clearly,” Pete Carroll said, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. It was a much needed win […]

The Detroit Lions absorbed their first loss of the season on Sunday, as they got handed a 37-31 overtime loss by the Seattle Seahawks. Defense was a glaring issue for the Lions in that contest and it may not get any better for them on that end of the field with linebacker James Houston suffering […]

In a back and forth battle, the Detroit Lions fell by a hair to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, 37-31. As he looks back on the loss, Dan Campbell has pinpointed exactly what went wrong for the Lions. At the start of the second half, David Montgomery fumbled the ball inside Lions’ territory. The […]

The Detroit Lions forced overtime against the Seattle Seahawks during their Week 2 matchup on a last-second field goal to tie the game at 31 apiece. In OT, however, the Lions’ defense was bested by Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throwing for a 6-yard touchdown to veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett on the opening drive. The […]

The Jared Goff (no) interceptions streak is finally over, and it ended with a bang in the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 game with the Seattle Seahawks. Goff had 383 passes — dating back to last season — without throwing an interception. However, that streak ended in the fourth quarter of the Lions’ Week 2 tilt […]

In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Detroit Lions set out to rack up another victory and move to 2-0 on the season. However, the Lions saw David Montgomery go down with a concerning injury in the process. Montgomery was carted off the field with a leg injury in the fourth quarter, via Adam […]

At long last, the Detroit Lions have honored a past player with a statue for the first time in their history, via ClutchPoints. Fittingly, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders was the recipient of this rare privilege. His excellence helped put this team on the map and made Lions football far more relevant than […]

The Detroit Lions and their fans are buzzing about Sunday’s game at Ford Field against Pete Carroll, Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, a large contingent of Lions faithful is also buzzing about the unveiling of franchise legend Barry Sanders’ new statue at Ford Field. The current Lions team is still processing a […]

Fresh off a win against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Detroit Lions face the Seattle Seahawks. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Seahawks-Lions prediction and pick. The Seahawks enter the game after losing at home to the Los Angeles Rams. Jason Myers put the Seahawks up early on a field […]

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch will have his jersey from his team’s Week 1 win displayed at the Canton Football Hall of Fame. He talked about what the honor means, and he established a huge goal for himself. Via the Detroit Free Press: “It’s big, to have my jersey in the Hall of Fame,” Branch […]

The Seattle Seahawks hit the road in Week 2 to face the Detroit Lions, trying to bounce back from an ugly Week 1 loss. Pete Carroll provided injury updates Friday for Jamal Adams, Devon Witherspoon, Charles Cross and more, via Seattle Sports. The Seahawks drafted Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 […]