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Head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are flying high after their dominant 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2. But for Campbell and company, it means more than just a usual win. Detroit has now won 11-straight games after a loss, the longest active streak in the NFL and longest in […]

The Chicago Bears were hoping to start the season with a pair of NFC North division victories over the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. After falling to the Vikings in the season opener after a great Minnesota comeback, the Bears got run out of Ford Field by the Lions. The 52-21 defeat means the Bears […]

The Detroit Lions delivered a massive statement with their former offensive coordinator on the opposite side. Ben Johnson watched his former offensive unit shatter a record — as his Chicago Bears took a 52-21 beatdown Sunday. Here was the mark Detroit shattered as presented by Lions public relations. “The Lions set a franchise record by […]

After falling short in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions were determined to bounce back with a winning effort in their Week 2 meeting with the Chicago Bears. The Lions came through with an overwhelming performance at home as they delivered a 52-21 triumph over the visitors. The Lions were […]

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions enter Week 2 looking to avoid falling behind early in the NFC North race. Both teams lost their openers, and the spotlight is already on their ability to bounce back. The Lions will host Chicago at Ford Field, eager to show they can live up to lofty preseason expectations. […]

With the Detroit Lions facing the Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson, it will be a reunion of sorts for Dan Campbell, leading his team into somewhat familiar territory. While fans lock in their predictions for the Lions and Bears matchup, Campbell speaks on facing the NFC North rival and the tricks that could […]

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will feature a matchup between Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions and Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears. Campbell and Johnson were colleagues from 2022 to 2024, elevating the Lions into playoff contenders overnight. With Campbell as the head coach and Johnson as the offensive coordinator, they led the franchise to their […]

The Detroit Lions got packed and put away by Green Bay. And quarterback Jared Goff called for a sense of urgency. However, head coach Dan Campbell gave a silver lining after the Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the Packers, according to a post on X by Eric Woodyard. “Dan Campbell looking ahead: “The […]

It wasn’t a great opener for the Detroit Lions. And they had a running back set an unfortunate record. Therefore, is it time for the Lions to panic after a dreadful Week 1 without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn? The Lions lost their offensive coordinator, Johnson, in the offseason as he became head coach of […]

The Detroit Lions opened the season with a dud against the Green Bay Packers, and head coach Dan Campbell didn’t sugarcoat it. His team looked out of sync in all three phases, and yet, Campbell carried a message of calm in the locker room. He admitted it stung to stumble right out of the gate, […]

The Detroit Lions struggled much throughout the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers after losing the contest 27-13. Detroit wasn’t even able to record a touchdown until the fourth quarter, which isn’t something we’re accustomed to with this team. The offensive performance was so bad that Detroit accomplished a less-than-desirable feat not seen […]

The Detroit Lions opened their wallet on the eve of the 2025 season opener. Paying Jameson Williams a massive new sum before taking on the Green Bay Packers. Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz revealed Saturday night how much Brad Holmes and the franchise will pay the wide receiver. “The Lions and star WR Jameson Williams […]

The Detroit Lions do not want a repeat of the 2024 NFL season. Detroit’s regular season was excellent, but defensive injuries crippled them by the playoffs. Lions fans, and NFL analysts, have been begging for another edge rusher ever since Aidan Hutchinson’s 2024 leg injury. But the issue of defensive depth seems to be becoming […]

The Detroit Lions are now just days away from kicking off their 2025 NFL season, in which they will look to build off of last year’s historic campaign. This year, head coach Dan Campbell watched both his offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn take head coaching jobs elsewhere, meaning he had to […]

With fans locking in their bold predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 season, the team will be getting a huge piece back from a season-ending injury last season in pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson. As the Lions’ star in Hutchinson comes back from a leg injury, he looks to solidify himself as a top player in […]

Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s most disruptive players. But when he talks about Detroit’s new defensive coordinator, Kelvin Sheppard, it is clear the former linebacker has already left a strong impression on the Lions. Appearing on Kay Adams’ show Up and Adams, Hutchinson described […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping this is the year they will finally break through and win their first Super Bowl in franchise history. The Lions of course are coached by Dan Campbell, but did lose a key piece this offseason in offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who chose to take his talents to the Windy City […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 NFL season with high hopes once again. In 2024, the Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC before losing to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. Still, the Lions have a lot of returning players and are widely considered a contender in the NFC. On Tuesday, […]

One of the most pivotal days in the NFL is coming up soon. The deadline for every NFL team’s 53-man roster is on August 26, five days from the time of writing. Teams will have to decide which standouts from their training camp they’ll keep and which veterans have lost their position battles. Like most […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a disappointing update on Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal this week, saying his recovery could take longer than originally expected. The news adds more uncertainty to a Lions defense already dealing with injuries and roster battles just weeks before the regular season kicks off. Paschal, a second-round pick […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

A few of the NFL’s notable figures, like Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, teamed up for a commercial with Applebee’s. The new commercial promotes the new “Ultimate Trio” deal that Applebee’s has. Campbell begins by calling in the “option play” for Jeanty. “All right, Jeanty, time […]

The Detroit Lions have already faced a good deal of adversity before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs, as well as a handful of other assistant coaches. But the Lions are ready to get back to work and prove they can keep […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with an injury, head coach Dan Campbell recently revealed. “He’s got a little injury,” Campbell said of LaPorta, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The specifics of LaPorta’s injury have yet to be revealed. The fact that Campbell says the injury is “little” is encouraging, but the Lions […]

During Friday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, a scary moment occurred when Lions safety Morice Norris went down with a serious head injury in the fourth quarter. Norris was down for several minutes, and the two teams ultimately agreed to suspend the rest of the game out of respect for the […]

The Detroit Lions’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night ended in an unusual fashion after defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious head injury early in the fourth quarter. With 14:18 remaining, both teams agreed to let the clock run down before league officials formally suspended the game with 6:33 left to […]

The theme of last year’s Detroit Lions season was injuries, specifically on defense. Dan Campbell’s Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL as they finished in first place in the NFC, but their season ultimately came to a close because they weren’t stout enough defensively. The Lions are hoping to avoid the […]

The Detroit Lions face a tough act to follow after an incredible 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last year, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions have to do their best at a rebound season with brand new coordinators and a reshuffled offensive line. Lions […]

As the Detroit Lions near the end of their first week of 2025 training camp, head coach Dan Campbell offered a confident assessment of his team, describing the group as a roster full of “alphas.” Speaking to reporters Saturday morning, Campbell highlighted the team’s competitiveness and work ethic during drills, signaling the tone he hopes […]

With the Detroit Lions looking to repeat their excellence from last season, the team is going to need major production from impact players, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As the Lions aim in pursuit of a Super Bowl, the development from each player will be vital, and one that has been noticed […]

While Detroit Lions fans are likely hyped for the upcoming season, looking to further improve as they compete for a hopeful championship, there are still a couple of loose ends to take care of first. There is a contract situation the Lions need to handle, as it deals with linebacker Alex Anzalone, who didn’t hold […]

The Detroit Lions have lost a lot this offseason, and a lot of people are wondering if the team’s window to win a Super Bowl has closed. The Lions finished with a 14-2 record in the regular season last year, and they earned the top seed in the NFC. However, by the time the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with unfinished business. They dominated their NFC competition during the regular season as they won the NFC North and captured the top seed in the playoffs as a result of their 15-2 record. However, their dream season ended in nightmarish fashion as they were bounced out of the […]

The 2025 NFL season will be incredibly important for the Detroit Lions. Detroit had an incredible 2024 campaign, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. A repeat performance will be much more difficult without Frank Ragnow. Lions head coach Dan Campbell paid tribute to former center Frank Ragnow during his […]

Dan Campbell transformed the Detroit Lions into a perennial NFC North title contender. He’s just as beloved in College Station. That includes earning a surprise announcement via Texas A&M football Wednesday. The university stunned the former Aggies tight end with a special recognition. Campbell earned the Lettermen’s Association 2025 Lifetime Achievement award. His former head […]

The Detroit Lions have unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Sadly, they lost in their first playoff game against the Commanders. Now they have to find a way to […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have completely transformed the franchise’s culture in four year’s time, which has resulted in an NFC  Championship appearance and two consecutive divisional titles. But newfound success comes at a price, and it will be paid through a highly demanding schedule. In addition to facing […]

If there is one player Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell expects to have a big year in 2025, it is Jameson Williams. Ahead of the speedster’s fourth season, Campbell loves everything he is seeing from him in the offseason. Campbell already loved Williams’ “versatility,” but complimented the work the 24-year-old has done in the […]

It remains to be seen what the Detroit Lions do with their edge rusher position. Will they make a blockbuster deal for Trey Hendrickson? For now, they’ve tried to shore up the middle of the defense by adding a former 164-tackle Texans standout. The Lions grabbed former-standout linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to a post on […]