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The 2025 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams have until November 4th to strike any finals deals with one another for the rest of the season. That gives rebuilding teams an opportunity to shed players and gain future picks, while contenders can add final pieces ahead of their playoff runs. NFL teams should be […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have relied heavily on running back Rachaad White to bring balance to their offense this season. Back in early September, during the team’s thrilling 20-19 win over the Houston Texans, White’s emotional three-word reaction after scoring the game-winning touchdown went viral. Following Baker Mayfield’s clutch fourth-down scramble, White capped off the […]

As the playoff picture starts to take shape after Week 7 of the NFL season, some surprising teams are starting to join the usual suspects at the top of the standings. In an interesting twist, the NFC is the more difficult conference this season as the AFC deals with injuries to some of its top […]

For three straight seasons now, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have formed the best running back tandem in the NFL. The Detroit Lions duo can do it all out of the backfield. Gibbs is elite as a pass catcher and brings the speed that gives Detroit arguably the most unstoppable offense in the league. Montgomery […]

The Detroit Lions are now 5-2 after getting a huge win on Monday Night Football. Detroit beat Tampa Bay 24-9 in a dominant defensive effort by both teams. But it was Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs who made the difference and led his team to victory. Gibbs had an incredible game on Monday night. He […]

After falling prey to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 6, the Detroit Lions roared back to life and returned to their winning ways on Monday, crushing the Baker Mayfield-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit to the tune of a 24-9 score. Gibbs was simply sensational […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Monday Night Football riding high. They were winners of two straight and boasted one of the NFC’s top records. As such, they looked poised to make a statement against a Detroit Lions team missing several key defensive starters. Instead, they were the ones humbled. A harsh reality check in primetime […]

The Detroit Lions shut down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7’s NFC heavyweight clash. The Bucs came into the Monday Night Football showdown on a roll. Tampa Bay had scored at least 30 points and racked up at least 352 total yards of offense in back-to-back wins. But the Lions’ defense dominated, holding Baker […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday Night Football, with their undermanned defense delivering a historic performance at Ford Field despite missing four starting defensive backs.​ Head coach Dan Campbell heaped praise on defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard following the impressive victory. The Lions’ defense held Tampa Bay to just 58 yards […]

Once again, the Detroit Lions avoided back-to-back losses after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, at Ford Field on “Monday Night Football.” The Lions have not lost two straight games in the regular season for nearly three years, as they bounced back from their defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-17, in Week 6. They […]

The Detroit Lions led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21-9, with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter. They sent kicker Jake Bates out onto the field to attempt a 58-yard field goal instead of trying to draw the defense offside before inevitably punting. He made Lions history. The football ‘doinked’ off the right upright. Detroit, though, […]

Dan Campbell’s swagger in primetime games continued to be on full display following the Detroit Lions’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Going into the matchup, the Lions had a 4-2 record. They’ve won four of their last five games, showing they are still strong as a playoff contender in the NFC. […]

The Detroit Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on “Monday Night Football,” looking to bounce back from their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are coming off back-to-back wins and probably had an edge in momentum entering the game. But the Lions roared […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions are facing off against each other this Monday at Ford Field, with Baker Mayfield and company looking for their third consecutive win and sixth overall in the 2025 NFL regular season. The Buccaneers, however, had their backs against the wall early in the contest, with the Lions […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to rebound from a disheartening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The 4-2 Lions will be missing key members of the secondary against Baker Mayfield and company in Week 7. However, Detroit will get a […]

The Detroit Lions and head coach Dan Campbell have their hands full ahead of Week 7. Detroit hosts a red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers team on Monday night in a big game for both teams. With Brian Branch serving a one-game suspension he received last Sunday, the Lions need all the help they can get. Luckily […]

The Detroit Lions will be looking to get back in the win column on Monday Night Football. The Lions still licking their wounds after losing 30-17 against the Chiefs last week. But they don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves, as one of the NFC’s best teams comes to town in Week 7. Buccaneers […]

It should be quite a battle for the Detroit Lions in Week 7. And they will be short-handed in the secondary. But here is the biggest matchup the Lions must exploit to beat the Buccaneers. Let’s get real right off the bat. The Buccaneers are going to score points against the injury-riddled and shaky Lions’ […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrive at Ford Field on Monday night as 4.5-point underdogs, but their status as road dogs shouldn’t intimidate anyone who’s watched Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield operate in 2025. At 5-1 and sitting atop the NFC standings, the Buccaneers possess the firepower to pull off an upset against the 4-2 Detroit […]

Tempers flared after the Detroit Lions’ Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Lions safety Brian Branch got into a scuffle with Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster as time expired following Kansas City’s victory formation kneel down. Branch was suspended by the league for starting the brawl. Things got HEATED between […]

After roaring to a franchise‑best 15–2 record in 2024, the Detroit Lions entered this season with lofty expectations to rule the NFC North anew and push deeper into the playoffs. Topping last year’s record, however, is already out of reach as the Lions have already lost two games, including their 30-17 defeat to the Kansas […]

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Lions dropped their second game of the young 2025 NFL season with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a poor performance for the Lions overall, capped off by a postgame skirmish ignited by defensive back Brian Branch that resulted in a one-game […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions (4-2) in a marquee Week 7 Monday Night Football showdown. Both teams enter the contest with playoff aspirations and offenses capable of lighting up the scoreboard. For Tampa Bay, this game is an opportunity to solidify its grip atop the NFC […]

The Detroit Lions will look to get back on track in Week 7. Detroit’s recent loss to Kansas City hurt more than normal because of Brian Branch’s upcoming suspension. Thankfully, the Lions could be getting one of their best defensive players back in the lineup this week. Lions head coach Dan Campbell declared that, barring […]

The Detroit Lions visited the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in a huge game. The Chiefs won the game against the Lions, 30-17, and returned to .500, while the Lions fell to 4-2 and lost for the first time since Week 1 against the Packers. Lions head coach Dan Campbell is unafraid to do […]

The Detroit Lions could not handle the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. Detroit lost 30-17 on Sunday Night Football in part because of a mountain of defensive injuries. The Lions expect to be without Brian Branch in Week 7 following his altercation with Chiefs players on the field following that loss. Lions head coach […]

The Detroit Lions headed back to Michigan, licking their wounds after being soundly beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-17. But the bad news did not stop with the loss. On Monday, it was revealed that Lions safety Brian Branch has been suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The news […]

A double-digit defeat in a prime-time matchup versus what has been the model organization of the NFL over the past half-decade already stings quite a bit, but Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is facing even more disappointment coming out of Sunday night’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 2024 Pro Bowl selection is expected […]

A shocking Thursday Night Football affair kicked off Week 6 with a bang, throwing ClutchPoints’ Week 7 NFL Power Rankings for a bit of a loop. With the Philadelphia Eagles looking like a shell of themselves at home against the New York Giants, the NFC playoff picture looks a bit different. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a humbling loss on Sunday Night Football. Detroit’s defense could not stop Kansas City during a 30-17 beatdown at Arrowhead. Frustration boiled over into violence for one Lions defender, who is now awaiting punishment from the NFL. Lions safety Brian Branch hit Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on the field after Sunday’s […]

The Detroit Lions were no match for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Detroit lost 30-17 in a game where they could not stop a nosebleed on defense. But it was Detroit’s offense that was under the spotlight early, especially after a trick play touchdown to Jared Goff was negated with a penalty. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions, but the game’s intensity didn’t end with the final whistle. Emotions spilled over when Lions safety Brian Branch hit Chiefs WR Juju Smith-Schuster late in the contest, sparking a brief brawl that drew attention from both sidelines and fans. After the game, Branch […]

Led by Patrick Maholmes, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 30-17 at Arrowhead Stadium. In addition to a packed stadium featuring more than 73,000 fans were the likes of Caitlin Clark and Travis Kelce’s fiancée and popstar Taylor Swift. The two female superstars shared a heartwarming moment before the game per a video […]

The Detroit Lions entered Week 6 having rattled off four consecutive wins following an opening-day loss to the Green Bay Packers. They walked into Arrowhead Stadium with a target on their backs, though. Eventually, those expectations proved too heavy to bear as Kansas City’s juggernaut offense proved too much to contain. In a game that […]

The Detroit Lions’ win streak came to an end on Sunday, as they saw their four-game undefeated run get snapped in a 30-17 loss on the road at the hands of the reigning AFC champions Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough battle for Detroit, which struggled to keep up with the Chiefs’ offense. That […]

The Kansas City Chiefs got back on the horse after a slow start to the 2025 season, securing a 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, though the win was dimmed by a heated postgame confrontation. As Mahomes approached for a postgame handshake after Kansas City ran out the clock, Detroit safety […]

Dan Campbell criticized Brian Branch for his altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster after the Detroit Lions’ 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. As players on both teams did postgame handshakes, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes offered a handshake to Branch, but Branch refused. Moments later, Smith-Schuster noticed and offered to shake Branch’s hand […]

A fight between defensive lineman Brian Branch and wide receiver JuJu Smith Schuster nearly broke out on Sunday night following the conclusion of Sunday night’s matchup between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City secured the 30-17 victory over Detroit, giving home fans a treat to go home with. They improved to a […]

Jared Goff pulled off a new, sneaky move on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. The Detroit Lions quarterback left his under center position and lined up at wide receiver. Goff powered into the end zone on the David Montgomery pass — only to see it overturned. Officials called the Lions for illegal formation, with Goff […]