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Most NFL teams have been categorized as either contenders or pretenders headed into Week 12 of the 2025 season. The Week 12 slate features a handful of great matchups, but there are also a few games that could get into blowout territory. And this is definitely one of them. The Detroit Lions suffered a truly […]

The Detroit Lions got back on track in Week 10. Detroit roughed up Washington in a 44-22 blowout where the Lions scored on every offensive possession (excluding kneel outs). Who knew that all it took was Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties from OC John Morton? The Lions could not have picked a better […]

Week 11 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as managers are set for another wild week of action across the gridiron. The running back position has been constantly changing throughout this season and has been one of the most volatile we’ve seen in recent years. With the fantasy playoffs just around […]

Week 10 of the NFL season is here before we knew it, and fans are ready for another wild slate of close finishes. We’ll make our bold predictions for one matchup in particular when the Detroit Lions (5-3) visit the Washington Commanders (3-6) on Sunday, November 9, at 4:25 p.m. ET from Landover, Maryland. The Detroit Lions come […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Sonic and Knuckles were at it again. Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery helped the Detroit Lions defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-24, on Sunday at Paycor Stadium to notch their fourth straight win. Since dropping their first assignment, the Lions have been on a roll, especially on offense. Playing in his hometown, Montgomery had […]

An ugly loss in the season opener predictably led fans and analysts to wonder if the Detroit Lions could continue winning without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. Detroit lost its prominent coordinators over the offseason. And a poor Week 1 showing raised questions about the team’s future. Two weeks and two wins later and those […]

The offensive one-two punch of the Detroit Lions did wonders again on Monday. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery rushed for two touchdowns each as the Lions devoured the Baltimore Ravens, 38-30, at M&T Bank Stadium. The Lions’ running attack was in full display, with the duo of Gibbs and Montgomery, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles after […]

The Detroit Lions won on Monday Night Football in Week 3 over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. David Montgomery led the way on offense for the Lions. On defense, Aidan Hutchinson had some big players as his defense recorded seven sacks on the night. It would come as no surprise to see these players […]

The Detroit Lions needed a spark during a tense Monday Night Football battle against the Baltimore Ravens, and running back David Montgomery delivered in spectacular fashion. His 72-yard run in the third quarter turned the tide in a game knotted at 21-21. The electrifying moment unfolded with 2:53 left in the third on a second-and-10. […]

The star rushing duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery made unique NFL history in the Detroit Lions’ matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Gibbs and Montgomery have a special knack for sharing plenty of snaps in the Lions’ run game, scoring many touchdowns in the last few seasons. In this game, that […]

The NFL season is only three weeks deep, but it is never too early for trade talk. Fans are always curious about the trade targets that their teams can add to the roster, but two teams need to be involved to make a deal happen, meaning fans’ favorite teams are just as likely to offload […]

Running back is the engine of many fantasy football teams. It’s also the position that keeps managers up at night, though. Between injuries, shifting workloads, and matchup volatility, the Week 3 slate of the 2025 season already forces tough decisions. Do you ride the hot hand? Trust the established veteran? Or fade a name brand […]

Week 2 is here, and fantasy football managers are already dealing with tough choices. Do you stick with the players you drafted early despite underwhelming openers, or do you pivot to hot hands and better matchups? The running back position, in particular, brings no shortage of dilemmas. Usage patterns, game scripts, and defensive matchups can […]

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kick off the regular season on Thursday night, and then football will officially be back. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will face off in the national game of the week during the late window on Sunday. This game […]

A major part of what makes the Detroit Lions successful is that they have a team full of players who are completely bought-in to the process. The Lions are a young team that has stormed into the conversation as one of the best in the NFL. Dan Campbell‘s team has a ton of depth and […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the league’s best rushing attacks in the 2024 season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell used a dynamic duo to complement Jared Goff and a red-hot passing attack. By the end of the season, though, it looked like Jahmyr Gibbs had blossomed into a star. However, the young running back […]

The Detroit Lions were one of the most fun teams to watch last season, in large part because of their offense. Their backfield, in particular, caught everyone’s attention. In a league that started to stray away from running backs, the Lions had two dynamic runners in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The duo, nicknamed “Sonic […]

The Detroit Lions were dominated at home by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round back in January. This was a massively disappointing loss as Detroit had Super Bowl ambitions. Despite the loss, the Lions are not losing sight of their ultimate goal. And running back David Montgomery believes this is the year his […]

The Chicago Bears officially hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Considering his offensive genius, Johnson’s hiring has sent Bears fandom into a heap of excitement. While the Bears having the fans on board with their hire is important, Chicago’s player’s reactions are just as vital. However, when Chicago […]

The Detroit Lions will soon make franchise history by playing their first playoff game as the No. 1 seed. Injured stars David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold won’t be sitting out for this one against the Washington Commanders. The running back Montgomery and the cornerback Arnold are “off the injury report” and “good to go” ahead […]

The Detroit Lions feel like a team of destiny. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, their best record in franchise history. The Lions have done everything they can to set themselves up with an easy path towards Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Detroit will be getting a key offensive weapon back ahead of their […]

The Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. After winning their Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings, they clinched a bye and the division title. It was key for their Super Bowl aspirations as they are dealing with a tremendous amount of injuries. They are getting some […]

The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC with a 15-2 regular season record. The Lions are considered the top Super Bowl contender. But before Detroit heads to New Orleans the team must take care of business against a hungry, young Washington Commanders squad in the Divisional round. Given the Lions’ dominant season, […]

After the Detroit Lions lost running back David Montgomery in Week 15 with an MCL injury, the sixth-year back opted for rehab instead of surgery, keeping the chances of returning in the playoffs alive. And once the Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Montgomery’s choice to opt out of surgery appeared to […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was “out indefinitely” after injuring his MCL against the Buffalo Bills on December 15. Luckily, the 27-year-old avoided surgery and could be available for the NFC Divisional round. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell “expects” Montgomery to play, via Lions insider Tim Twentyman. Montgomery’s return is crucial for the team, […]

The Detroit Lions have huge aspirations that go far beyond their Sunday night showdown with the Minnesota Vikings for the top seed in the NFC, the NFC North title and a bye in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Lions have plans to get to the first Super Bowl in team history and […]

The Detroit Lions have had one of the best seasons in franchise history this season. Entering Week 18, Dan Campbell and company are sitting at 14-2 and have a home game on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings with the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed on the line. The Lions have continued to […]

The Detroit Lions have gotten hit hard by the injury bug in recent weeks, with one guy who seemed set to miss the rest of the season being star running back David Montgomery. However, it turns out Montgomery could actually return this season, which drew an interesting reaction from head coach Dan Campbell. Montgomery opted […]

Christmas is a time for people to be grateful for the gifts they already have in life, but unfortunately the Detroit Lions seem to have less and less every day. The NFC contender has seen its roster get decimated by injuries throughout the season, and the effects of those absences are starting to show at […]

The Detroit Lions’ injury-filled season continued in Week 15 when David Montgomery went down with a season-ending MCL tear. The injury could possibly end Montgomery’s season, but there’s still a chance that he could return as he seeks a third opinion. For now, Jahmyr Gibbs will take over the workload for Montgomery, and he was […]

Week 15 was catastrophic for the Detroit Lions, as they suffered a crushing 48-42 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, while also losing four different players to long-term injuries. Running back David Montgomery was among that crowd, as he suffered a sprained MCL that is expected to hold him out for the remainder […]

David Montgomery is taking a page out of Aidan Hutchinson’s book in the aftermath of his crushing knee injury. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told the media that the veteran running back would undergo season-ending surgery, but Montgomery is not ready to close the door on the 2024-25 NFL campaign. Could a return somehow […]

The NFC playoff picture is becoming much clearer with Week 15 now in the books. One of the biggest surprises is the Los Angeles Rams, a team once thought to be out of contention, now taking over the NFC West division, after their low-scoring win over the San Francisco 49ers. Their resurgence has vaulted them […]

There are generally four things a team needs to win the Super Bowl in this modern era of NFL football. Anybody can technically win the Super Bowl any year, of course, but more often than not, you’ll notice that these four factors come into play at the end of the season — and especially in […]

There are still three weeks left in the 2024 NFL season, but given the performances, the stakes, and the two teams involved, it’s possible that the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions have locked up the distinction of having played the Game of the Year. Understandably, Buffalo’s 48-42 win in Detroit has fans pining for a […]

It was a clash of franchises that became huge in the ’90s on Sunday when the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Detroit Lions and their feared running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, better known these days as “Sonic and Knuckles”. So named after the classic Sega characters due to Gibbs’ speed […]