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HBO’s “Hard Knocks” has grown stale in recent seasons, but this year’s version — starring the Detroit Lions — has reinvigorated the brand. That’s because of the personalities involved. Outside of Lions head coach Dan Campbell, reserve running back Jamaal Williams might be the most entertaining character on the docuseries. In the premiere episode, Williams […]

The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts will face off in their second NFL Preseason game on Saturday afternoon. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Lions-Colts prediction and pick we have laid out below. Detroit is the subject of HBO’s Hard Knocks series this preseason, […]

With a new quarterback, a first-year wideout and 2021 Offensive Player of the Year runner-up Jonathan Taylor on the offense, fans around the NFL are eager to see what the Indianapolis Colts can do. However, before we see what this team can accomplish in 2022, the preseason comes first. Next up for the Colts is […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding HBO’s Hard Knocks documentary series. The latest episode took a deep dive into the inner workings of the Detroit Lions and their players, and for some reason, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant caught the most random stray shot from the father of Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. During […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift has big aspirations heading into the 2022 season. According to Lions reporter Tim Twentyman, Swift’s goals for the new season are big. Twentyman stated, “Lions RB D’Andre Swift said his goal this year is to rush for 1,000 yards and have 1,000 yards receiving.” Lions RB D’Andre Swift said […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the face of the NFC North for some time now. Since Aaron Rodgers took over as the starting quarterback in 2008, the Packers have finished first in the division eight times. Over this same stretch, they have missed the playoffs just three times. Throughout the last three seasons, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to assess the quarterback room ahead of the 2022 NFL season, and early on it looks as if there may already be an odd man out. Rumors have emerged suggesting the Steelers could look to trade Mason Rudolph ahead of the regular season. Andrew Fillipponi indicates that one NFL GM […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to improve after a miserable 2021 season that saw them go 3-13-1. With a new influx of talent on their roster, chances are the Lions will be able to win more than three games in 2022. Detroit most likely won’t contend for a playoff spot this season, but that’s OK. […]

Jared Goff showed out in the Detroit Lions’ preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. As it turns out, however, the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback wasn’t even supposed to play in the first place. Lions head coach Dan Campbell had already determined that he would have his star QB sit out the team’s preseason […]

The Detroit Lions kicked off their preseason campaign on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions are looking to take another step in turning the franchise around in the upcoming season. Detroit finished 3-13-1 in 2021 but fought to the last play in the majority of their games. They even had a few surprising […]

The Detroit Lions were likely stoked when former Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aiden Hutchinson fell into their lap with the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hutchinson was the consensus top player on most people’s big boards. He has reportedly been a standout during Lions training camp. It appears that is already translating […]

Tracy Walker is now entering his fourth season with the Detroit Lions. The highly-touted safety could have easily turned his back on the team this summer if he wanted to, but in the end, he showed his loyalty to the squad. Reports state that Walker turned down more lucrative offers from rival teams in order […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off in NFL Preseason action on Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Falcons-Lions prediction and pick we have laid out below. For the first time in over a decade, Atlanta will not have Matt […]

The Detroit Lions went all in on Jameson Williams when they traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to scoop him up as the No. 12 overall pick. The former Ohio State and Alabama standout is still rehabbing a torn ACL and as it is, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready when […]

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams made sure to get permission from Lions legend and now Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford before taking in the no. 9 jersey. That’s an admirable show of respect from the former Alabama Crimson Tide star, one that would make it even easier for Detroit fans to root […]

The Detroit Lions are an interesting team to pay attention to this season. They are the featured team on Hard Knocks right now and there is no better time to check out FanDuel’s 2022 NFL over under win total odds, including our Lions’ over/under win total prediction. The NFC North Division is led by the […]

Jameson Williams is ready to start his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. The Alabama star will capture the attention of fans with his blazing-fast speed and the familiar number on his back. The 12th overall pick will wear the number 9, which was last worn by franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. According to Eric Woodyard […]

The Detroit Lions got the honor of being the latest team on Hard Knocks and there have already been some funny tidbits. Among them was rookie linebacker Aidan Hutchinson singing Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and just absolutely vibing while doing so. Take a look, via Woodward Sports Network: This will be the National Anthem of […]

The Detroit Lions are set to feature on the 2022 edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks. With the first episode airing on Tuesday, footage has emerged of running back Jamaal Williams breaking down practice in a team huddle. Williams gave an emotional speech to the team before they put their hands together, and his words should […]

No less than legendary running back Barry Sanders is guaranteeing the explosive return to form of New York Giants tailback Saquon Barkley. TMZ Sports crossed paths with the former Detroit Lions running back and asked him what he thinks of Barkley’s outlook in the 2022 NFL season. For Sanders, he’s got “all faith and confidence in […]

Dan Campbell has a warning for the rest of the NFL: the Detroit Lions are hungry, and they are looking for their next meal. While addressing the fans at Ford Field during Saturday’s practice, Campbell hyped up everyone in attendance as he shared their mentality for the upcoming season. The Lions coach highlighted how the […]

If there is a team that needs some bright sights on the field, it is the Detroit Lions. Following the 2021 season, the team officially has the longest playoff drought, winning its last postseason game 30 years ago. Because of that, it might be a little difficult for football fans to notice some quality players […]

Fantasy Football season is quickly approaching. This means that fantasy owners are looking to find players who can win them a championship. Every team around the NFL has a player that could produce enough to put a team over the edge. Even the Detroit Lions, who have struggled in recent years, have a few players […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a serious injury scare to one of their offensive weapons in wide receiver Quintez Cephus on Tuesday. But from the early reports, it looks like the team may have managed to dodge a serious bullet. Cephus was able to complete a difficult catch, connecting with quarterback Jared Goff to win […]

The Detroit Lions have found their new faces of the franchise in tackle Penei Sewell and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. They added Sewell in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. They then added Hutchinson in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Both players are expected to be true cornerstone pieces of […]

Even with how bad the Detroit Lions have been over the past number of years, this team has still been able to churn out players that are relevant for fantasy football purposes – like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and now D’Andre Swift. With the starting running back entering into a year where he should ascend […]

If there is one dark horse wide receiver that can surprise everyone in the 2022 NFL season, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes it’s Josh Reynolds. While the Lions already have their wide receiver corps set with Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Jameson Williams, Campbell is not ruling out Reynolds’ ability to crash […]

Former Detroit Lions OL Tyrell Crosby raised some harsh criticisms against the organization following the spinal fusion surgery he underwent in December. Crosby, whom the Lions selected in the fifth round in the 2018 NFL Draft, alleged that the organization doesn’t care about its players, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Tyrell Crosby […]

The NFL world lost another good one on Thursday. Multiple reports have confirmed that former Detroit Lions defensive back William White has passed away at the age of 56. The Lions made the announcement while also stating that White had been battling ALS over the past few years. The former Ohio State standout has now […]

The Detroit Lions have some key players that are set to return from injuries at some point during the 2022 season. And heading into training camp, Dan Campbell provided some major injury updates on those key players. Dan Campbell started by saying that young cornerback Jeff Okudah will be back on the field to start […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to kick off training camp after a busy offseason. The Lions will be without two of their key offseason acquisitions when camp breaks, however, as a pair of the team’s early picks from the 2022 NFL Draft are dealing with injuries. The Lions placed wide receiver Jameson Williams on the […]

The Detroit Lions have some big dreams for the 2022 NFL season, as there is no way but up for the franchise following a disappointing 2021 campaign in which they won just a grand total of three games. And to help them hit their goals this year, the Lions decided to bring in former Ohio […]

The Detroit Lions drafted one of the most exciting rookies in the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting Alabama star wideout Jameson Williams with the 12th overall pick. If there’s one thing Williams doesn’t lack heading into the NFL, it’s confidence in his own abilities. That was put on full display when he was given the annual […]

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the biggest fans of Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. On Instagram, NFL Throwback posted several highlight plays from Sanders’ career, showing the former Lions running back evading opponents on his way to touchdowns. After James saw it, he could help but […]

It goes without saying that the Detroit Lions have not seen much success for a very long time. That might change in the 2022 NFL season. As the season opener approaches, let’s look more closely at the Detroit Lions squad. There is no shortage of storylines here, but it’s good to focus on any diamonds […]

If you’ve followed the Detroit Lions at any point since the start of the 21st century, you’ve likely had feelings that can best be described as confusion or pity. If you’re a fan of the NFL team in Michigan, these feelings may fall closer to anger or depression. Dating back to the ’00 season, the […]

The NFL and college football world received some sad news on Monday evening, Former Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines coach Gary Moeller passed away at the age of 81, as announced by the university and ESPN. Gary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan’s football coach in 1990 and led the Wolverines to three Big […]

The Detroit Lions have made some solid moves this offseason as the front office continues to build the roster. They’re still far away from being a legitimate threat in the NFC North, but the franchise has created a nice foundation to keep improving on. There is plenty for fans to be excited about but there […]

There was once a time when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay never thought quarterback Jared Goff would leave. But once the opportunity to trade for Matthew Stafford arose, the Rams pulled the trigger. Fast forward to now and Stafford led the franchise to a Super Bowl in February, while Goff is left trying […]