Detroit Lions Articles - Page 72

The Detroit Lions got the Thanksgiving festivities going early with a bit of trickery against the Houston Texans. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took the snap, handed the ball off to Kerryon Johnson, who then flipped the ball to Jamal Agnew, who then flipped the ball back to Stafford, who then found a wide-open T.J. Hockenson […]

The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving, with Matthew Stafford poised to become part of NFL history. With another Thanksgiving start under his belt, Stafford will be joining Troy Aikman as the only quarterbacks to have 10 career starts on Thanksgiving, per NFL Network’s Rich Eisen. Today, Matthew Stafford […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift (concussion) is officially listed as questionable for the Thanksgiving matchup with the Houston Texans, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday morning that he is “unlikely” to go. Lions' RB D’Andre Swift, listed as questionable for today due to a concussion, is unlikely to play against the Texans, per […]

There was a company that created a beer trolling the Detroit Lions that used an image of Barry Sanders and the Hall of Fame running back is looking to nix their operations. Sanders and his legal team looked to shut down beer production for illegally using his likeness on the can, per the Detroit Free […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia and the rest of the team don’t find themselves to be in the position where they previously envisioned themselves to be, heading into the latter stages of the 2020 NFL season. A scoreless defeat in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers added more salt to the wound of another […]

The Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers square off on Sunday night for their Week 11 showdown at the Bank of America Stadium. Both of their quarterbacks are heading into the game with questionable tags. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was listed as such due to a thumb injury. However, he reportedly participated in practice on […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift popped up on the injury report yesterday after missing practice with a concussion. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the concussion will keep Swift out of the lineup for this weekend’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Lions' RB D'Andre Swift is out this week. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift earned the first start of his NFL career last weekend. However, he might not be able to suit up for a Week 11 showdown with the Carolina Panthers. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Swift did not practice on Thursday due to a concussion, rendering his status questionable for Sunday’s […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, is quite frustrated by the COVID-19 restrictions in place in the state of Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer instituted a three-week shutdown for some businesses and schools in the state. The decision did not sit well with Stafford, who took to Instagram to get some things off her chest. […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be held out for the second consecutive game, according to the team. The Panthers officially ruled McCaffrey out for this weekend’s game against the Detroit Lions after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mike Davis is likely to get another start in […]

The Detroit Lions logged their first victory in the past three games on Sunday, as they defeated the Washington Football Team, 30-27. The Lions did not come out of the contest unscathed, though, with Matthew Stafford suffering a thumb injury early in the contest. A new update has been provided on the 32-year-old’s status moving […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford recently sustained a thumb injury in their Week 10 encounter against the Washington Football Team. After undergoing tests after the game, the former Pro Browler was optimistic about his condition and is looking ahead to suit up for their Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. “I did get some […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey’s shoulder injury was initially seen as a minor setback, with the expectation he would play in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions after missing the team’s Week 10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But McCaffrey’s status is now in doubt. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Panthers […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford sustained a thumb injury during Week 10’s thrilling victory over the Washington Football Team. X-rays were negative and Stafford will have more tests to assess the situation to confirm no structural damage, but the Lions are optimistic that he won’t miss any of their coming games, per NFL Network‘s Ian […]

Matt Prater ensured the Detroit Lions a 30-27 victory over the Washington Football Team in Week 10 with a booming 59-yard kick in the final seconds. Prater made the kick with plenty of room to spare: PRATER FOR THE WIN FROM 59 YARDS! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/xOkcVd32V7 — NFL (@NFL) November 15, 2020 Prater saved the Lions […]

Antonio Gibson has done his part in ensuring that the Washington Football Team has a fighting chance in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions. The halfback rushed in for his second touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter, which tied the game at 24. Alex Smith has led the comeback from down 24-3. […]

The Detroit Lions haven’t had much success through the air when Kenny Golladay has been sidelined, but Sunday could be a different story. Following a stop from Detroit’s defense, Matthew Stafford connected with Marvin Hall for a 55-yard touchdown to give the Lions an early lead. Stafford goes DEEP for the 55-yard TD to Marvin […]

Alex Smith’s inspirational comeback story takes another astounding turn on Sunday. Per Field Yates of ESPN, the Washington Football Team quarterback will make his first start in nearly two years against the Detroit Lions. It’s truly an incredible tale: For the first time in 728 days, Alex Smith will start an NFL game today. From […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is having a rough 2020 campaign. It’s certainly nowhere near the type of season he had in 2019. Carlos Monarrez of The Detroit Free Press asked the 32-year old on what is behind his struggles this year. Stafford thinks everything has gone south for him and the Lions this season. […]

Since becoming the Detroit Lions’ head coach in 2018, Matt Patricia has gone just 12-27-1. The former New England Patriots defensive coordinator hasn’t found success in the Motor City and it appears players on the team aren’t the biggest fans of him. According to Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report, players on the Lions actually celebrated […]

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has had a stellar career despite announcing his retirement after nine seasons in the league. In an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast with former NBA players Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, Johnson revealed that he used to long to play for the Green Bay Packers during […]

The Detroit Lions figure to be very limited on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. While they have a decent chance of grabbing a win against Washington, they may be without the aid of both wideout Kenny Golladay (definitely out) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (questionable), which may create a stagnant offense for the Lions […]

It’s been a tough past couple of weeks for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. The QB has spent several days last week self isolating in a hotel after he came in close contact with a COVID-19 patient. Thankfully, Stafford himself did not test positive for the virus, and has since been able to return from […]

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson is really looking forward to facing the Washington Football Team in Week 10. Washington waived Peterson in September, just seven months after the club exercised the $2.5 million team option on him for the 2020 season. The future Hall of Famer signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has cleared concussion protocol, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @GMFB: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford capped off a frustrating week of isolation with a rough performance, but he did clear the NFL's concussion protocol on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/H7ErfoDD2x — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2020 Stafford was shaken up and […]

It’s been nearly three years since the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with Adrian Peterson. However, while this Sunday’s match between the Vikings and the Detroit Lions will mark the future Hall of Famer’s third game against his former squad, he still feels the pain of getting thrown in the dumps by the franchise he called […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford has been added back to the active roster, which means he’s in line to play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings assuming he tests negative for COVID-19 one more time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network had the details. The #Lions reinstate Matthew Stafford to the active roster, but […]

Everson Griffen will make his Detroit Lions debut in Week 9 against his former coach and team, Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings. Griffen, who spent 10 years on the Vikings and loved playing for Zimmer from 2014-19, told Lions reporters on Thursday he took exception to some recent comments by the Vikings coach. Zimmer […]

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford was at one point looking like a scratch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. The reserve/COVID-19 is a challenging standard to maneuver, and Stafford is no exception in that regard. It does appear, however, that the former Georgia Bulldog has a chance to play on Sunday, given that he meets […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford has landed on the COVID-19 reserve list for the second time in three months. However, he could play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, said the Lions signal-caller has tested negative for COVID-19. She confirmed an ESPN report that Matthew had close contact with someone […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not been a particularly good football team this season as the struggling NFC North franchise currently sits at a disappointing 2-5 on the season entering Week 9. However, there are no doubt some very talented football players on this team as the Vikings have shown glimpses of brilliance at times this […]

The Detroit Lions could be without star quarterback Matthew Stafford in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions released this statement on the matter: The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list pic.twitter.com/rUQS6DDRSB — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 4, 2020 Stafford’s wife, Kelly, put this message on Instagram: From Kelly Stafford […]

Free-agent wideout Mohamed Sanu is trying out for the Detroit Lions, who lost star wide receiver Kenny Golladay to a hip injury in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Golladay could head to the IR, so the Lions are doing their due diligence on Sanu. Free-agent WR Mohamed Sanu […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is expected to miss some time after suffering a hip injury in Sunday’s 41-21 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Golladay is set to miss this week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings and is considered week-to-week moving forward, but he’ll undergo more […]

Kenny Golladay has been a reliable weapon for the Detroit Lions again this season and he’s dealing with another injury. While the Lions find themselves down to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Golladay will not return due to a hip injury, per NFL.com. Lions WR Kenny Golladay (hip) ruled out vs. Coltshttps://t.co/FP4kf6X3pp pic.twitter.com/fd2ZJlkhdq — Around […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking for back-to-back wins against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. They will have to do it the rest of the way without veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, who will miss the remainder of the game with a groin injury, according to Andrew Walker of the Colts’ official site. The 30-year-old Hilton […]

It took Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines six games to score his second touchdown of the season after scoring his first in the Colts’ Week 1 win over Jacksonville. It didn’t take him very long to score his third.  With just over a minute left in the second quarter, Colts quarterback Philip Rivers found […]

Indianapolis Colts halfback Nyheim Hines is making sure to celebrate his scores in style. The 23-year old back rolled into the end zone to tie the contest between the Colts and the Detroit Lions at 7-7. He followed the score with a noteworthy cartwheel followed by a flip. Nyheim Hines is bound for the 2021 […]

The Detroit Lions were able to strike first against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to give them an early 7-0 lead. After scoring first versus the Colts, a crazy stat involving the Lions was shared on the broadcast of Detroit’s game. Touchdown, @Lions! #OnePride Matthew Stafford puts the ball right on target to @MarvinJonesJr for […]