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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 […]

The Detroit Lions are banged up heading into Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and DJ Reed are dealing with injuries. Taylor Decker is dealing with a shoulder issue, as well. Add on injuries to starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, and the Lions were certainly not at full strength. […]

The Detroit Lions have silenced their doubters early in the 2025 NFL season. Detroit is 4-1 heading into Week 6 and looking like one of the NFL’s best teams. Now the Lions are preparing for a huge Sunday Night Football game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead. One Lions player is already hyping up his team […]

The Detroit Lions will be slightly shorthanded against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. With cornerback Terrion Arnold already ruled out, the team added left tackle Taylor Decker, nickelback Avonte Maddox and backup offensive lineman Giovanni Manu to its weekly inactive list. The Lions ruled out Decker, Maddox and Manu on Saturday, NFL insider […]

The Detroit Lions’ impressive 4–1 start to the 2025 NFL season has come with mounting injury concerns, and none more significant than the one surrounding star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The two-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler missed Wednesday’s practice due to a wrist injury, putting his availability for Detroit’s upcoming Sunday Night Football […]

The Detroit Lions are back on top of the NFL after routing the Cincinnati Bengals 37-24 this past weekend. Now, they will head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs. This Lions-Chiefs Sunday Night Football showdown could be a Super Bowl preview as it pits an NFC contender and the reigning AFC champions. […]

Go back to the start of the 2023 season. The Kansas City Chiefs were coming off a Super Bowl triumph and were raising their championship banner in front of their adoring fans at Arrowhead Stadium. The Detroit Lions were the invited guests for the season opener. While head coach Dan Campbell promised his team’s supporters […]

The Detroit Lions once again find themselves at the top of the NFC North with a 4-1 record through the first five games of the 2025 NFL season, rebounding from a tough Week 1 loss against the division rival Green Bay Packers to rattle off four straight wins. Quarterback Jared Goff, who is now playing […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in trouble. After winning two straight games against the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens, it looked like the former champions were back on track. The 0-2 start they had earlier in the season seemed to now be firmly in the rearview mirror for the team. Unfortunately for them, […]

Recently, word broke that the Detroit Lions were not happy with the way some teams were blocking their star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson. The news was reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter during Monday Night Countdown this week. “The Detroit Lions have taken notice, and they’ve asked the league office to monitor the plays […]

As they enter Week 6, the Kansas City Chiefs now find themselves facing questions about identity, execution, and rhythm. Sitting at 2-3, the Chiefs are reeling after a gut-wrenching 31-28 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night. That was their third one-possession defeat of the season. Now, they’ll need to regroup quickly for a […]

The Detroit Lions received discouraging news earlier this week when head coach Dan Campbell revealed that rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold would be “out a while.” It was a tough blow for a defense already dealing with multiple injuries in the secondary. Campbell admitted he couldn’t yet confirm whether Arnold’s shoulder injury was season-ending, but didn’t […]

The Detroit Lions are at the top of the NFL power rankings despite a spate of injuries. Included in that mix is Terrion Arnold, who will be “out a while,” according to head coach Dan Campbell. It’s a tough setback, according to a post on X by Dave Birkett. “Dan Campbell said Lions CB Terrion […]

Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season was full of offensive firepower, as six teams scored at least 35 points this week. We have a new team atop the Week 6 NFL Power Rankings after both undefeated teams dropped their first games of the season. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 6 NFL Power Rankings to see […]

The Detroit Lions have had a pretty solid start to their season. Save for a stumble in their Week 1 game to the Green Bay Packers, it’s been smooth sailing for the team so far. They’re gearing up to face a Cincinnati Bengals team that, despite their 2-2 record, is in a bad position. Detroit […]

The Detroit Lions released key injury updates Friday as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that defensive tackle Alim McNeill has been ruled out as he remains on the physically unable to perform list following offseason knee surgery. Left tackle […]

Since losing in Week 1 to the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions have roared back with three straight wins, and superfan Keegan-Michael Key thinks they have a chance to win the NFC North. Speaking to ClutchPoints days after the Lions dominated the Baltimore Ravens with 224 rushing yards, Key expressed his excitement for the […]

The NFL Offensive Player of the Year race is setting up to be one of the most competitive award battles throughout the rest of the season, with some of the best skill players in the world all off to great starts in 2025. Even though Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson don’t figure to be factors […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown had some high remarks to share about Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Morton recently made some comments about St. Brown, calling the star receiver the “best I’ve been around.” Morton has spent time in the NFL since the mid-1990s as a […]

After a string of lackluster campaigns, the Detroit Lions have become a strong contender in the NFC in recent years. It’s undeniable that quarterback Jared Goff has been the driving force behind the steady ascent. Last season, the Lions topped the NFC with a 15-2 record, tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best […]

The Detroit Lions’ secondary absorbed a significant blow after starting cornerback D.J. Reed exited the team’s Week 4 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns with a hamstring injury. Reed went down early in the fourth quarter while chasing receiver Jerry Jeudy on a deep route and immediately feared the worst. “I thought I tore it […]

Last December, Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill suffered a serious knee injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Ultimately, he tore his ACL and was out for the rest of the season. Afterward, he took part in a grueling rehab process in the off-season. On Wednesday, he returned to the Lions’ practice facility and […]

Here we go again. The Detroit Lions enjoyed a historic 2024-25 regular season, winning a franchise-record 15 games and claiming the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but defensive injuries left them seriously vulnerable going into the playoffs. One should not take anything away from a feisty Washington Commanders team, but it was clear the […]

The Detroit Lions hardly broke a sweat against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, running away with the easy win, 34-10, at Ford Field. The Lions notched their third victory in a row after dropping their opening assignment against the Green Bay Packers. Detroit held a commanding lead, 20-7, at halftime after scoring 13 in the […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a major loss in Week 4. Despite pouring it on the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field, the Lions lost starting cornerback DJ Reed, who appeared to suffer a significant injury. After playing lights out for most of the first half, Reed suffered a significant leg injury early in the third quarter. […]

The NFL has once again disciplined Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, fining him $11,598 for a low block he committed during Detroit’s 38-30 Week 3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The penalty, enforced in the fourth quarter at the 13:26 mark, carried an accompanying 15-yard infraction on the field. This latest fine is Branch’s third […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off one of their biggest wins of the last few seasons. A team that had little to no successful expectations took down the Green Bay Packers at home last Sunday due to their strong defense. The Browns dominated on that side of the ball. They allowed only 10 points to […]

The Detroit Lions outlasted the Baltimore Ravens in Monday night’s showdown. The Lions’ offense continued to shine as the team rolled up 426 total yards in the 38-30 win over the Ravens. The impressive showing capped Detroit’s most prolific two-game stretch in 75 years. But despite the onslaught, Jameson Williams was held in check. The […]