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The penultimate week of the 2023 NFL regular season features some games with playoff implications, some games with draft implications, and other games that will tell us more about what we can expect from a team. Keep reading for my best NFL picks for week 17.  The Steelers and Broncos will be fighting for their […]

Anticipation is high as we delve into our bold predictions for the Detroit Lions’ Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The Lions have showcased an impressive performance throughout the 2023 NFL season, boasting an 11-4 record and clinching a pivotal Week 16 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, let’s dive into some bold predictions […]

Now that the Detroit Lions have officially locked up their division and a playoff berth, the question is who the Lions will host in their home playoff game in 30 years. At this point of the season, there are certainly teams who would give the Lions more favorable matchups than others as they try to […]

It looks like the Detroit Lions community will have to do a bit more waiting, as safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has been ruled out for the Lions’ week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, as per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Back in Week 2, Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the […]

After beating the Houston Texans 36-22, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has jumped ahead of Shane Steichen and Dan Campbell as the new Coach of the Year favorite, with +125 odds per FanDuel Sportsbook. The win over the Texans was the Browns’ third straight and 10th overall. Campbell remains in second with +250 odds. After […]

The Detroit Lions have already wrapped up the NFC North after they picked up a 30-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16, but they still have seeding to play for over the final two games of the season. Further aiding them in their quest to get the best possible seed out of the […]

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions for the first time in history. The Lions had not previously won their division since the NFC North was established in 2002. For a Lions team that has routinely struggled to win consistently, this is a monumental occasion. The division crown has the organization and fans excited, including […]

The Detroit Lions will head to Arlington, Texas, to face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Lions Cowboys prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in Week 16 to clinch their first division title since 1993. […]

The Detroit Lions have just won the NFC North for the first time since 1993. However, Jared Goff did his best Kobe Bryant impression when discussing where the Lions go from here. By taking down the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in Week 16, Detroit moved to 11-4 on the year. Alongside their division crown, the victory […]

No matter what happens from here on out, this season has and will be a rollicking success for the Detroit Lions. They clinched their first-ever NFC North division win in franchise history in Week 16 with their 30-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Just because the Lions have made history, however, doesn’t mean there still […]

Unlike the AFC, the NFC Playoff Picture is much more clear. Sure, there are the same amount of NFC teams alive in the playoff race as in the NFC, but they have twice the amount of spots that have been clinched. The NFC also has two divisions wrapped up. So far, the San Francisco 49ers […]

The Detroit Lions pulled out a gutsy win against the Minnesota Vikings during Week 16 of NFL action. The Lions’ 30-24 victory granted them their first NFC North divisional title. Head coach Dan Campbell spoke highly of the Detroit organization and believed success was coming their way. The Lions’ 2023 success went all according to […]

The Detroit Lions had a fun-filled holiday season and gifted their fans with the franchise’s first division title since 1993. The Lions are contenders in the NFC and some of Detroit’s players are in line for some hardware at season’s end as well. Lions center Frank Ragnow is Detroit’s nominee for the NFL’s Walter Payton […]

The Detroit Lions survived a tough game against the Minnesota Vikings and went on to clinch the NFC North for the first time since 1993. After the victory, Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins shared a special moment (h/t NFL Films). .@JaredGoff16 and @KirkCousins8 shared an awesome moment after yesterday's game. True sportsmanship. 💯 (via @NFLFilms) […]

“We’re going to do something special.” Those were the words of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell as he hyped up his squad during a team meeting on September 1, 2023. 114 days later, Campbell’s prophecy came true. On Sunday, Christmas Eve, the Lions clinched the NFC North and booked their spot in the playoffs after […]

The Detroit Lions are once again Kings of the NFC North. A lot of it has to do with the lethal mix of talent in the Jared Goff-led squad along with the brilliant schemes that Dan Campbell pulls on a weekly basis. But, it was not just an exciting time for the squad when they […]

Left tackle Taylor Decker has been playing for the Detroit Lions since he entered the NFL in 2016. In other words, he’s been through a lot, which makes Sunday’s 30-24 win on the road over the Minnesota Vikings so much sweeter. With that victory, Detroit clinched the franchise’s first division title since 1993. It’s quite […]

30 years is a long time to wait for another divisional title but the Detroit Lions pulled through. Dan Campbell had to employ the proper schemes to outgun a raging Nick Mullens and a tough Minnesota Vikings secondary. It was Jared Goff. Michael Badgley and Amon-Ra St. Brown would eventually step up. This fired up […]

The Detroit Lions completed their journey to the NFC North title in Week 16, beating the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 to earn the top spot for the first time since the 1993 season. The last time the #Lions won the division: • Bill Clinton’s first year as president• Jurassic Park highest grossing film• Rudy hit the […]

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions after beating the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in Week 16, and their fans are celebrating their first division title since 1993. Rapper Eminem is one of the team’s most celebrated fans, and he reacted to the team’s crucial win on X. WE did it dammit still figuring out how […]

The Detroit Lions sealed the NFC North with a 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings on the road, and after Ifeadu Melifonwu intercepted a Nick Mullens pass to end the game, the Lions defense trolled Vikings fans by doing the SKOL chant. Game sealing int then Trolling vikings fans with the skol… these arent your […]

The Detroit Lions were pushed to the limit in their Week 16 game against the Minnesota Vikings, but they emerged victorious and won the NFC North title. Quarterback Jared Goff riddled the Vikings defense  with 30 completions in 40 attempts, and he was excited with the division crown but he said the Lions have more […]

The Detroit Lions have been a dynamic team this season, and their offense has shown growth and versatility. They have a number os star players, including Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, but they have also sensational contributions from a pair of rookies in RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta. The @Lions have multiple […]

The Detroit Lions have clinched the NFC North division for the first time in franchise history with a 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The division win for the Lions is the first for the franchise since 1993. It is a culmination of what Dan Campbell has been building with the Lions over the last […]

It was a roller-coaster ride of a first half for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. While Mullens threw for 182 yards and a score in the opening half, he also threw two interceptions and there was a double whammy of bad on one play late in the second […]

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. […]