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Jared Goff and the 1-2 Detroit Lions may be heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks missing several key playmakers. On Thursday’s injury report, nearly the entire Lions offense was either held out of practice or was limited. This in turn included almost all of the key skill players for this offense. […]

The Detroit Lions made a massive move during the 2022 NFL Draft, trading up from 32 to 12 in order to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams. And as his debut draws near, Lions coaches are acknowledging the undeniable buzz surrounding the rookie. Williams has not played this season. He is recovering from a torn […]

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Quandre Diggs began his career with the Detroit Lions in 2015. On Sunday, he’ll return to the city of Detroit for the first time since his trade to the Seahawks. This won’t be the first time Diggs has played the Lions since the trade. Just last year, the Seahawks defeated the […]

The Detroit Lions are one of several teams that have been bitten by the injury bug badly. They have still remained competitive, posting a 1-2 record with a positive point differential. A load of injuries could derail their promising start to the season. A whole lot of key Lions players were absent from Wednesday’s practice, […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, and matters were made worse after Amon-Ra St. Brown was reported to have picked up an ankle injury. According to Tom Pelissero, the Lions received some encouraging news regarding St. Brown’s injury. The star wide receiver, and Jared Goff’s favorite target, […]

The Detroit Lions lost starting safety and team captain Tracy Walker III for the season on Sunday. And head coach Dan Campbell knows how big of a loss it is. Campbell spoke to reporters on Monday following confirmation of the injury. He didn’t mince words, either. The loss hurts, pure and simple. “Losing Tracy hurts,” […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift picked up an injury in the Week 3 loss against the Minnesota Vikings and early indications suggest he’s set for a stint on the sideline. Via Dave Birkett, Swift could miss time with his shoulder injury, and head coach Dan Campbell suggested that keeping him out until after Detroit’s […]

The Detroit Lions did not have a very good weekend. Apart from losing their second game of the season in a 28-24 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings on the road Sunday, the Lions also saw star running back D’Andre Swift sustain an upper-body injury that could force him to miss multiple games. […]

While the Detroit Lions offense has gotten off to a hot start this season, their defense certainly hasn’t. The Lions defensive struggles didn’t help them in their Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and to make matters worse, they lost their starting strong safety Tracy Walker III to injury early in the contest. Unfortunately, […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled the rug from under the Detroit Lions in Week 3, 28-24, at the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to turn the tables on the Lions for their second win of the season. Here are some critical takeaways from the Vikings’ Week 3 loss. […]

The Detroit Lions had the lead over the Minnesota Vikings for a vast majority of the game. In fact, the only time Detroit relinquished the lead was with 45 seconds remaining. Unfortunately, that came in the fourth quarter. And those 45 seconds weren’t enough to regain the lead. The Lions lost a game on Sunday […]

It’s been 14 long years, but to this very day, most football fans still remember Dan Orlovsky’s infamous error for the Detroit Lions during their unforgettable 0-16 season. Apparently, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo also has that Orlovsky play saved soundly in his own memory bank. On Sunday, Jimmy G decided to bust out […]

The Detroit Lions came away with plenty of what-ifs following their Week 3 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Among them, Lions head coach Dan Campbell made a game-changing call in the late stages of the fourth quarter. After running back Jamaal Williams picked up 10 yards on a third down play with under two […]

The Detroit Lions are having their way on offense over the early stages of the 2022 season. The Lions entered their Week 3 road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings being one of the more efficient offenses in all of the NFL. They ranked in the top five in numerous offensive stats, including total yards per […]

The Detroit Lions’ rebuild may not be the flashiest but the results are certainly there. They are building up their roster with talents at positions that get plenty of buzz, like edge rusher, wide receiver and running back. However, they are also quietly building one of the best offensive lines in all of football. ESPN’s […]

The Detroit Lions have been pretty entertaining this season, much to the surprise of everyone. After finishing with the second-worst record last season, the team already got their first win of the season in Week 1. It’s certainly a refreshing change of pace for this franchise, especially after the last few years. Ahead of Week […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium this week. Here are our Kirk Cousins Week 3 predictions as he faces a Lions team that is full of confidence. Both clubs are 1-1 going into the game, but the Vikings are in an intriguing situation. After beating […]

The Detroit Lions have started off the 2022 season looking surprisingly competent. They nearly pulled off a huge comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 before dismantling the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Along the way, they have shown the potential to have one of the best offenses in the entire league, which not […]

Get ready NFC North fans! A battle between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings will take place in the North Star State in what should be an entertaining battle! Join us for our NFL odds series, where our Lions-Vikings prediction and pick will be made. Coming into Week 3 with an even record at 1-1. […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to get above .500 for the first time since the 2019 season. However, their quest for a winning record will have to occur without a starter on their offensive line. The Lions officially designated guard Jonah Jackson as out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. It’ll be the second […]

To say that the Minnesota Vikings struggled in Week 2 is an understatement. The Philadelphia Eagles ran circles around the Vikings, with cornerback Darius Slay leading the charge with a masterclass defensive performance shutting down Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson. Nevertheless, quarterback Kirk Cousins has to play better, throwing three interceptions (with only touchdown) on a […]

The Detroit Lions might be without their star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson heading into Week 3. After injuring his thigh in Week 2, Hutchinson missed both Wednesday and Thursday’s practice. His availability for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings will be heavily determined by if he can practice on Friday. D’Andre Swift back at open […]

The Detroit Lions are heading to Minnesota in Week 3 for an NFC North rivalry clash against the Vikings. The red-hot Detroit offense will look to keep things rolling on Sunday, but they’ll be met by a Vikings squad hungry to avenge its recent defeat at the hands of the Eagles. Read on for some […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. But the Vikings may be without their star safety Harrison Smith for the matchup. Smith suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of the Viking’s Monday night loss against the Philadelphia Eagles and is yet to practice this […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a revelation for the Detroit Lions. A second-year receiver out of USC who was lauded for his ability to make plays after the catch but took a tumble down draft boards due in part to his 4.51 40 time and lack of strength, Detroit snatched him up in the fourth […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to climb above .500 for the first time since Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season. If they want to get there, they will have to go on the road and beat their division rival, the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. On […]

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper became an inspirational story on Sunday. Skipper made his first start in the NFL after six years in a Lions win. However, not everyone was a huge fan of the buzz surrounding the offensive lineman. San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Arik Armstead took to Instagram on Monday with rather […]

Aidan Hutchinson is the future in Detroit. The Michigan product recorded 3 sacks for the Lions in their 36-27 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hutchinson then made a heartwarming gesture following the impressive performance. The 22-year old defensive end dedicated the Lions’ win to Hudson Gazsi, a young Lions fan who is battling […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown is proving to be a vital part of the Detroit Lions offense, and he is now Jared Goff’s go-to receiver. The Lions got their first win of the season this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Amon-Ra St. Brown reeled in nine catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns. St. Brown also tied […]

Dreams do come true. That’s for sure what Dan Skipper thought after he was given the nod on his very first start in the NFL after years of bouncing around and never establishing himself as a consistent part of a roster. Skipper has been a practice squad player for years, splitting time in the Lions […]

It’s been just two games, but Aidan Hutchinson is already making an impact for the Detroit Lions. The hometown hero was drafted second overall by the team in the most recent draft. The expectations for Hutchinson is to make an immediate splash for the team in his first year. Well, he did just that in […]

The Detroit Lions took on the Washington Commanders in front of a raucous home crowd on Sunday. And this time around, the team did not disappoint. The Lions entered the game in uncharted territory. They were favored for the first time since Week 11 in the 2020 season. Detroit showed why, racing out to a […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown has already made notable history in just his second season with the Detroit Lions. St. Brown entered the Lions’ Week 2 home matchup against the Washington Commanders in keen form, as he had recorded at least one receiving touchdown in his previous five games dating back to last season. In the Lions’ […]

Despite facing an uncertain future with the Detroit Lions heading into the 2022 NFL season, Jared Goff has officially etched his name in the franchise history books. After throwing a pair of first-half touchdown passes on Sunday, Goff is now on a streak of six consecutive games with at least two TD passes. That’s the […]

The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions will square off in a week two NFL matchup in Detroit on Sunday afternoon. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Commanders-Lions prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington began the Carson Wentz era with a victory over the Jacksonville […]

The Detroit Lions were decimated with injuries, particularly to their offensive line, in Sunday’s Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting center Frank Ragnow, along with left tackle Taylor Decker and left guard Jonah Jackson, were in and out of the lineup in the 38-35 loss. On Thursday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell had […]

With the Washington Commanders visiting the Detroit Lions in Week 2, all eyes will be on Carson Wentz to see whether he can lead his team to a 2-0 record. Washington appears to be on the upswing, while Detroit hopes to follow suit. Before this interesting Washington-Detroit game, we’ll offer our Commanders Week 2 predictions […]

The Detroit Lions have been without their star running back D’Andre Swift for the past two days. An ankle injury has caused him to miss Wednesday and Thursday’s sessions. But Swift is confident that he will be ready to go for Sunday. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Swift stated, “I’m alright.” After missing his 2nd […]

The Detroit Lions almost pulled off a huge comeback victory in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. They ultimately fell 38-35 in a shootout. During the loss, Lions running back D’Andre Swift hurt his ankle. After the game, he talked about it being a non-issue and that he did not expect to miss any time. […]