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When the NFL Draft took place last spring, the Detroit Lions received some criticism for what people thought were some questionable picks. However, the Lions proved again that they know best as their rookie draft class has been terrific to begin the season. They helped the Lions achieve their best start in over 10 years, […]

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 6 matchup that pits them against another first-place team is somewhat surprising. Less so because the Detroit Lions (4-1) are currently atop the NFC North and more because the Bucs (3-1) lead the NFC South. But these teams do share some similarities — chiefly, in how they acquired their current […]

The Denver Broncos, an NFL team with a rich history, have emerged as significant participants in the lead-up to the NFL trade deadline. This season, they are poised to make some major moves, and one of the primary subjects of trade speculations and discussions is their talented wide receiver, Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy, a first-round draft […]

Detroit Lions running back Zonovan “Bam” Knight has suffered a shoulder injury that will force him to miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This deals another blow to the Lions’ running back room as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs is also dealing with an injury of his own as he didn’t practice […]

The Detroit Lions have a Week 6 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on tap, but they may end up being without one of their key playmakers in rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. Ahead of Week 6, LaPorta didn’t practice Thursday and was added to the injury report with a calf injury, according to Greg […]

When Jared Goff was initially traded from the Los Angeles to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford in 2021, many outside of the Lions organization expected him to be a bridge quarterback while the Lions searched for their next passer. Two years later, Goff is leaving those narratives behind after many believed Detroit […]

After registering a team-best 15 tackles on Sunday in a big win over the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone admitted it was difficult to focus on football with his parents’ church group stuck in Israel amid the country’s war with Hamas. Well, he can breathe easy now. Anzalone revealed on Thursday morning that […]

Veteran defensive end Frank Clark and the Denver Broncos reached a deal Thursday to restructure the pass rusher’s contract, paving the way for a trade before the October 31 NFL trade deadline with a team like the Miami Dolphins or Detroit Lions. The two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end/outside linebacker has played just two games […]

Being a fantasy football manager of Detroit Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has been rough enough, and with head coach Dan Campbell’s comments about David Montgomery taking the workload, it’s just an extra punch to the gut. During his press conference Wednesday, Campbell said that Montgomery “carries the load” and Gibbs is the “changeup.” Campbell added […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping to get a couple of their key offensive players back for their Week 6 matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday. Both running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown missed last week’s game versus the Carolina Panthers while dealing with injuries. However, it’s unclear if either Gibbs […]

Offenses ruled the day in Week 5, but some big performances could be on tap from the fantasy defenses in Week 6 of fantasy football. Let’s take a look at which defenses are start ’em candidates, and which fantasy football defenses belong in the sit ’em category for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season. […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been dealing with an injury concern. St. Brown missed Week 5’s game versus the Carolina Panthers due to an abdomen injury, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes the wide receiver is trending in a positive direction. In fact, Campbell even told the Detroit Free Press that St. […]

They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan showed that to Lions head coach Dan Campbell in San Francisco’s massive win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. After watching the Lions score a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers a few hours earlier on a […]

The Detroit Lions grabbed a big win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday but for Alex Anzalone, it was difficult to focus on football. The linebacker, who had 11 tackles in the victory, is extremely worried about his parents who are currently stuck in Israel amid the country’s war with the Hamas, a terrorist group […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley finally made his 2023 season debut in the team’s 42-24 Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers after suffering an ACL injury that ended his 2022 season prematurely. His return was short-lived, though, as the veteran DB heartbreakingly tore his other ACL during his first game back. “In his first […]

Dan Campbell has never shied away from showing his emotions since taking over as head coach for the Detroit Lions. He’ll let you know exactly how he feels at any given moment, and it’s a refreshing and honest attitude. Apparently, it’s also trickled down to the players he coaches. Take, for instance, Taylor Decker. The […]

The Detroit Lions are off to a great 3-1 start this season, and they have a chance to make it 4-1 on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers come to Ford Field. The Panthers are winless on the year have struggled mightily up to this point on the season. The Lions have just about everything in […]

The Detroit Lions may be playing without rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs this Sunday. Ahead of the Lions-Panthers matchup, the Lions downgraded Gibbs’ status to doubtful as he deals with a hamstring injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Lions have downgraded RB Jahmyr Gibbs to doubtful for Sunday's game. In addition, they activated LB […]

The Carolina Panthers look for their first win of the year as they face the Detroit Lions. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Panthers-Lions prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Panthers come into the game at 0-4 on the season. After a 24-10 loss to the Falcons, in which they were […]

The Detroit Lions received a pair of major injury updates on Friday. RB Jahmyr Gibbs is listed as questionable for the Lions’ Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers, while WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is doubtful for the contest, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gibbs is dealing with a hamstring injury. He’s a late addition […]

At 3-1 to start the season, the Detroit Lions find themselves in a comfortable yet unfamiliar spot. This is easily the best start the team has had in decades. A big part of their success is due to their offense becoming one of the best in the league. With weapons like Amon-Ra St. Brown, David […]

The latest Amon-Ra St. Brown injury update from head coach Dan Campbell is one that Detroit Lions fans will not want to hear ahead of the team’s Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. “Lions’ HC Dan Campbell said WR Amon-Ra St. Brown will not practice again today due to his abdomen injury, and the […]

The Detroit Lions’ Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers is a big one for the NFC North squad. Moving to 4-1 on the season would put Dan Campbell’s team in the upper echelon of NFC contenders. Ahead of this matchup, let’s make some bold Lions Week 5 predictions. Detroit started hot this season, beating […]

The Detroit Lions have had a long week to rest up and prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers after beating the Green Bay Packers 34-20 on Thursday Night Football in Week 4. Even with the extra time off, it may not be enough for star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to […]

There’s a chance the Detroit Lions will be forced to play without one of their most dynamic contributors on either side of the ball on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and standout rookie safety Brian Branch were both listed as DNPs on Detroit’s estimated practice report, and Lions coach […]

Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season is here, and there are some exciting fantasy football defense matchups on tap this week. Here are the fantasy football defense matchups to start and sit in our start ’em, sit ’em for Week 5. Start ’em: Defenses to start in Week 5 Detroit Lions (vs CAR): The Lions […]

Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season featured a ton of explosive plays from fantasy football defenses that might have turned the tide in more than a few matchups in your league. Which fantasy football defense will reign supreme in the rankings for Week 5? Can the Dallas Cowboys defense stay hot and finally turn Brock […]

The Detroit Lions have looked very good through four games in the 2023 season. The addition of Jameson Williams, whose suspension for gambling is over, could help take them to another level. Williams was suspended for betting on non-NFL games at a team facility but will be reinstated quicker than expected after the NFL made […]

Detroit Lions Wide receiver Jameson Williams has rehabbed a hamstring injury during his gambling suspension, but ahead of Week 5 vs the Carolina Panthers, the 2022 first-round pick says he is finally ready to go. “Lions WR Jameson Williams says his hamstring is good after the time off and feels like he can play this […]

The NFL’s Week 3 slate is a thing of the past, and now we’re in Week 4, starting with the rare exciting Thursday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. The Lions took care of business at Lambeau Field, punching the Packers in the mouth to earn a victory. Now, let’s […]

In response to a remarkable influx of Detroit Lions fans at Lambeau Field during their Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers, the Packers organization has released a statement addressing the situation. This unexpected turnout of the opposing team’s supporters prompted the Packers to emphasize the dynamics of ticket sales in today’s sports culture. […]

Following a change in the NFL’s gambling policy, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is eligible to return to the team and play as soon as Week 5, according to Jonathan Jones. The NFL announced Friday that players who are found to have gambled on other sports while at team facilities or while working will […]

The Detroit Lions whooped the Green Bay Packers 34-20 on Thursday Night Football, and it wasn’t even that close. The Lions pretty much dominated every facet of the game from the run game to the passing attack and line play. Fantasy-wise, it was a great day for the Lions offense. The key players on the […]

The Detroit Lions went into Green Bay on Thursday night for the first time since ending the Green Bay Packers’ playoff hopes in Week 17 of the 2022 season. The Packers — led by new quarterback Jordan Love — looked to avenge those sour memories while the Lions laid plans to take over as the […]

The Detroit Lions seized control of the NFC North with a decisive, 34-20 road win versus the Green Bay Packers Thursday night. Though, it did come at a bit of a cost. Veteran left tackle Taylor Decker and rookie defensive back Brian Branch are each looking the worse for wear after the game. The former […]

Coming into the season, there was a lot of hype surrounding the Detroit Lions. After a strong season where they barely missed out on the playoffs despite a 9-8 record, hopes were high. The Green Bay Packers were without Aaron Rodgers, the Minnesota Vikings were due for a regression, and the Chicago Bears… are the […]

The Detroit Lions heartbreakingly missed out on the playoffs during the 2022 season, losing their spot in the postseason in the last game week of the regular season by virtue of losing the tiebreaker against the Seattle Seahawks. But Jared Goff and the Lions seem to have built nicely off of that trying moment. Now […]

The Green Bay Packers took a 34-20 loss in Week 4 to their NFC North rival Detroit Lions. The team came into the game with so much promise, especially since star running back Aaron Jones was back from a hamstring injury and wide receiver Christian Watson was making his season debut after his own hamstring […]

Jared Goff picked up two wins on the latest Thursday Night Football showdown. First, he and the Detroit Lions came into Lambeau Field and beat the Green Bay Packers, 34-20, to improve to 3-1 on the season. Then, he dunked on Ryan Fitzpatrick for his comments about him before the game. Fitzpatrick, a former quarterback […]