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A legendary figure in Detroit Lions’ history will soon receive a long-overdue honor. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, a statue depicting the likeness of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is set to be displayed outside of Ford Field, the first fixture of its kind to be featured on the stadium […]

Barry Sanders’ net worth in 2022 is $20 million. Sanders is a former professional American football player who suited up for the Detroit Lions. He is a 10-time Pro Bowler, 10-time All-Pro member, former NFL MVP and former NFL offensive Rookie of the Year. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Barry Sanders’ […]

Detroit Lions fans held their collective breath after Amon-Ra St. Brown took a big hit in their Week 7 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. After getting clobbered by Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr, the second-year wide receiver was visibly shaken up and sent to the sidelines. He would later on enter concussion protocol that put his […]

The Miami Dolphins will travel north to take on the Detroit Lions in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Ford Field in Detroit.  With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Dolphins-Lions prediction and pick, laid out below. Miami has endured injuries and gone 4-3, good for […]

The Detroit Lions currently hold the worst record in football at 1-5. Despite this disappointing start, head coach Dan Campbell has received support from team owner Sheila Ford Hamp. However, the rough-and-tumble coach knows he needs results. Campbell spoke to the media on Friday regarding the vote of confidence he received. He expressed his appreciation […]

There is still plenty of room for improvement for the Miami Dolphins on the offensive side of the ball this season. For Tua Tagovailoa, he sees that there are several areas where the team can improve on offense. Among them, he aspires to anchor an offense that can regularly cap off promising drives with touchdowns. […]

D’Andre Swift is expected to play in Week 8 for the Detroit Lions, per Adam Schefter. He was previously listed on the injury report due to a shoulder ailment. The running back hasn’t played since Week 3 due to the injury. “It’s alright,” Swift previously said, per Lions Wire.. “Going in the right direction. Making […]

The Detroit Lions are losers of five games so far this season. That’s a very bad thing considering they’ve played just six contests. They will hope to salvage some positivity in Week 8 as they take on the Miami Dolphins, losers of three of their last four outings. The Lions are, not surprisingly, at the […]

Detroit Lions defensive back Saivion Smith left after just two plays against the New England Patriots in Week 5. He suffered a scary-looking neck injury and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. Thankfully, Smith was cleared to fly back with the Lions following their game that day. He is able to walk […]

The Detroit Lions have been ravaged by injury so far in the 2022 NFL season. On Wednesday, they received updates on two of their more important offensive weapons. The Lions lost wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. They ruled him out with a concussion he sustained during the […]

The Detroit Lions had expectations of being better than they were last season. That seemed to be the case for the first four games of the season. However, a rough two-game stretch has many questioning head coach Dan Campbell. The Lions entered their Week 5 matchup against the New England Patriots as one of the […]

Barring any major setbacks, it appears that Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is finally going to make his much-awaited return to action in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins at home. This is certainly terrific news for his fantasy football owners, who have been longing for the day he makes his way back to […]

The Miami Dolphins Week 8 matchup against the Detroit Lions should be just what the doctor ordered. The Dolphins got quarterback Tua Tagovailoa back healthy last week in a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he did not appear to be in sync with his receivers at times. Miami was only able to muster 16 […]

After suffering a broken thumb in Week 1 of the regular season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made his long-awaited return in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Many around the NFL believed that Prescott intentionally chose to make his return against the struggling Lions defense. But Prescott has pushed back against that narrative. Via […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided an update on rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams, who has spent the entire season on PUP while recovering from an ACL injury. While the Lions were hopeful of getting Williams back this season, his return does not appear to be imminent. Via Eric Woodyard, Campbell suggested that it’ll […]

The Detroit Lions dropped their fourth straight game after losing to the Dallas Cowboys, 24-6, on the road in Week 7. This defeat put the Lions dead last not just in the NFC North but also in the entire NFL. Well, at least they currently own the No. 1 pick next year, right? Here we’ll […]

Terrible news out of Dallas. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s Week 7 contest against the Cowboys with a concussion. St. Brown left the game in the first quarter after being hit in the back of the helmet […]

The Dallas Cowboys are set to get starting quarterback Dak Prescott back in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions after a lengthy injury absence. Prescott, who injured his hand in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, underwent surgery and has been recovering ever since. According to Ed Werder, Prescott was heavily involved in the […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to get back in the win column after limping into their bye week in Week 6. The Lions have been beat up from the get go this season, and one player they were hoping to see return for their Week 7 contest against the Dallas Cowboys was running back D’Andre […]

With a Dallas Cowboys Week 7 game scheduled against the Detroit Lions, all eyes will be on America’s Team to pull out a crucial win as they get star quarterback Dak Prescott back in the lineup. The Cowboys will aim to bounce back in a major way after a tough loss to the NFC East […]

Jared Goff will be without one of his top weapons in at least the next four games after the Detroit Lions placed wideout DJ Chark on the injured reserve. Chark has been sidelined since Week 3 as he continues to deal with a nagging ankle issue. He missed the Lions’ last two games due the […]

The Detroit Lions reportedly agreed to a contract extension with punter Jack Fox. The deal is worth $7.5 million over 3 years, making Fox the NFL’s highest paid punter, per Ian Rapoport. Fox, who was set to hit free agency in the offseason, will now make a little over $3.7 million per season. Punters tend […]

The Detroit Lions (1-4) come off their bye to face the Dallas Cowboys (4-2). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm ET. Below we continue our NFL odds series with a Lions-Cowboys prediction and pick. Detroit is 1-4 coming off their bye week and has lost three consecutive games. The Lions lost a tight game in […]

The Detroit Lions offense has been ravaged by injuries lately, which is a big reason they’re currently sitting at 1-4 on the season. But ahead of a huge matchup with the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, it appears the Lions could get a couple of key pieces back. Star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown is off the […]

The Detroit Lions got embarrassed by the New England Patriots two weeks ago before their bye week. The Lions lost many of their defensive backs during the game. One Lions defensive back who didn’t play in the game was Amani Oruwariye. Oruwariye was one of the lone standouts on the team’s defense last season. He […]

The Detroit Lions may be getting their primary pass catcher back just in time to take on the Dallas Cowboys. Amon-Ra St.Brown was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. St.Brown has been dealing with a high ankle sprain since Week 3. After missing Week 4, St.Brown took the field in Week 5. He was far […]

The Detroit Lions may soon be getting back their star running back D’Andre Swift. Swift has been limited to just three games this season due to a shoulder injury. But the third-year running back is readying for his return to the field. And it may come this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s […]

The Detroit Lions are off to a better start than last year, but that’s not saying much. They have a 1-4 record this season, their second under Dan Campbell. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Campbell realizes that the Lions are a few plays away from a winning record but is still […]

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has become a star since bursting onto the scene in 2021. Following the conclusion of this season, he could very well be the first name called in the 2023 NFL draft. Young has all the makings of a star at the NFL level. His game is near perfect, and […]

FOXBOROUGH – Rhamondre Stevenson had the best game of his NFL career in the New England Patriots’ 29-0 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards on 25 carries and added 14 receiving yards on a pair of receptions. What might have been most impressive about his performance is […]

The Detroit Lions had the perfect opportunity to head into their bye week with a win. The New England Patriots ruled out quarterbacks Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer, leaving rookie Bailey Zappe as the starter. Detroit entered the game as the NFL’s most productive offense. They scored the most points and were among the league’s […]

It seemed like just another first-quarter play when defensive back Saivion Smith of the Detroit Lions lined up across from tight end Hunter Henry of the New England Patriots. However, when Smith stumbled and went down after the two opponents made contact, there was nothing typical about the scene. Dan Campbell: Saivion Smith has full […]

On the heels of back-to-back heartbreaking defeats, the Detroit Lions entered Week 5 in dire need of a win to turn the tide on their season. In the end, they came away with a 29-0 road loss to the New England Patriots. The Lions came into the contest ranking at first in points per game […]

It was a scary scene early in Foxborough when Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith suffered a neck injury and had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. Smith was in coverage and collapsed on the field after trying to jam a New England Patriots wide receiver. The Lions announced the 24-year-old is being […]

The Detroit Lions are having an absolutely bonkers season for all the wrong reasons. After struggling on offense last year, this season is shaping up to be their best offensive output in years. However, their defense has not looked right at all, struggling to stop every team that they’ve faced. As a result, they sit […]

The Detroit Lions will travel to take on the New England Patriots in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup in Foxboro. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Lions-Patriots prediction and pick, laid out below. The Detroit Lions have struggled to a 1-3 record after spending the […]

The Detroit Lions head into their Week 5 road matchup against the New England Patriots with several notable injury concerns. Among them, T.J. Hockenson and Amon-Ra St. Brown each were sidelined from practice on Wednesday due to their respective injuries. Hockenson has been dealing with a hip ailment as of late, while St. Brown continues […]

The Detroit Lions have fielded one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL through four games of the 2022 season. A big reason for that is because of star running back D’Andre Swift. Swift has been dealing with a shoulder injury as of late, though, which held him out of the Lions Week 4 […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 3 and ultimately missed the team’s Week 4 loss to the Green Bay Packers as a result. Jones was back on the practice field Wednesday, but he still appears to be a ways off from returning to the field. Via Mike Giardi: […]