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The Detroit Lions did not have an ideal week. Apart from ending it with a 16-9 loss on Sunday at the hands of the reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Detroit also learned that star tight end Sam LaPorta will not see action for at least a month. LaPorta […]

The Detroit Lions entered Sunday Night Football looking to strengthen their grip on the NFC playoff race. Instead, they walked out of Week 11 with one of their ugliest offensive showings of the season. In a 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit failed to convert on all five fourth-down attempts. They mustered just nine […]

The Detroit Lions are preparing for one of their biggest games of the season in Week 11. Detroit travels to Philadelphia for Sunday Night Football in a matchup that could be a playoff preview. The Lions are rolling with one big change that helped them get their offense back on track against the Commanders. Lions […]

The Detroit Lions are well past moral victories and coming close. They have established themselves as a powerhouse franchise that is worthy of pursuing a championship. As a result, the Lions are not satisfied with their 6-3 record as the season has passed the halfway point. They are tied for first place in the NFC […]

With a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles rapidly approaching, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked by local reporters for a scouting report on his next opponent. An offensive coach at heart who played a decade at the NFL level at tight end, Campbell gave some props to Nick Sirianni but […]

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions picked up a big road win over the Washington Commanders to help put the previous week’s loss vs the Minnesota Vikings in the rearview mirror. Calling the plays on offense for Detroit was head coach Dan Campbell, who assumed those responsibilities with solid results in the victory. Up next for […]

A Week 10 slate full of heavyweight matchups across the NFL didn’t exactly deliver many classic games, well, unless you’re a Texans or Bears fan. However, there was a lot to learn from some very consequential results across the league on Sunday and Monday night. The Patriots and Ravens stole the show in the morning […]

In Week 10, the Detroit Lions reminded everyone why they remain one of the NFC’s most dangerous and resilient teams. It all started with a bold decision from head coach Dan Campbell. After a frustrating Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Campbell took back control of the offensive play sheet from incumbent offensive coordinator […]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that he had an honest talk with offensive coordinator John Morton about making changes after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. According to a report from ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Campbell told Morton that he would take over playcalling duties to get them back on track. Still, […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions hit the road in Maryland to take on the Washington Commanders, looking to put last week’s dud against the Minnesota Vikings fully in the rearview mirror. Some fans were quick to notice that it appeared to be head coach Dan Campbell calling the plays for the offense for the […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions hit the field on the road for a game against the Washington Commanders. The Lions were looking to bounce back after last week’s home loss to the Minnesota Vikings in puzzling fashion. Fans were quick to notice early that there was a change for the playcalling duties on the […]

Dan Campbell knows his offensive line is suddenly a concern after starting left guard Christian Mahogany suffered a severe leg injury during his team’s Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, the Detroit Lions have been forced to seek a potential long-term replacement ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. After Mahogany […]

The Detroit Lions are not playing the same kind of dominating regular-season football that they did a year ago. Head coach Dan Campbell’s team resembled a steam roller as the Lions won the NFC North title. They also finished the season as the No. 1 seed in the conference’s playoff structure. They were clearly the […]

As there were rumors around the Detroit Lions regarding the trade deadline and the moves that could be made, the team would lose against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, 27-24, before any changes could take effect. Lions head coach Dan Campbell would have a brutally honest assessment regarding the tough loss, most holding themselves accountable […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. Even after losing both of their coordinators this offseason, Detroit seemingly hasn’t lost a step. They come out of their bye week with a 5-2 record, scoring key wins against some of the top contenders in the process. If the […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell keeps in touch with his past colleagues. This was no different when he saw Aaron Glenn obtain his first head coaching win with the New York Jets in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Glenn and the Jets were 0-7 going into the week, having gone through multiple […]

As the playoff picture starts to take shape after Week 7 of the NFL season, some surprising teams are starting to join the usual suspects at the top of the standings. In an interesting twist, the NFC is the more difficult conference this season as the AFC deals with injuries to some of its top […]

The Detroit Lions shut down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7’s NFC heavyweight clash. The Bucs came into the Monday Night Football showdown on a roll. Tampa Bay had scored at least 30 points and racked up at least 352 total yards of offense in back-to-back wins. But the Lions’ defense dominated, holding Baker […]

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday Night Football, with their undermanned defense delivering a historic performance at Ford Field despite missing four starting defensive backs.​ Head coach Dan Campbell heaped praise on defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard following the impressive victory. The Lions’ defense held Tampa Bay to just 58 yards […]

Dan Campbell’s swagger in primetime games continued to be on full display following the Detroit Lions’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Going into the matchup, the Lions had a 4-2 record. They’ve won four of their last five games, showing they are still strong as a playoff contender in the NFC. […]

The Detroit Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on “Monday Night Football,” looking to bounce back from their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, are coming off back-to-back wins and probably had an edge in momentum entering the game. But the Lions roared […]

It should be quite a battle for the Detroit Lions in Week 7. And they will be short-handed in the secondary. But here is the biggest matchup the Lions must exploit to beat the Buccaneers. Let’s get real right off the bat. The Buccaneers are going to score points against the injury-riddled and shaky Lions’ […]

The Detroit Lions will look to get back on track in Week 7. Detroit’s recent loss to Kansas City hurt more than normal because of Brian Branch’s upcoming suspension. Thankfully, the Lions could be getting one of their best defensive players back in the lineup this week. Lions head coach Dan Campbell declared that, barring […]

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 […]

The Detroit Lions could not handle the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. Detroit lost 30-17 on Sunday Night Football in part because of a mountain of defensive injuries. The Lions expect to be without Brian Branch in Week 7 following his altercation with Chiefs players on the field following that loss. Lions head coach […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 2025 NFL season is already a quarter of the way done as the calendar turns over to October. These first four weeks of the season have validated some preseason predictions, but also proved others to be completely wrong. That’s part of what makes the NFL so fun. Now is the perfect time to start […]

The playoff picture and some individual award races are starting to take shape after Week 3 of the NFL season, and a couple of Week 3 games went a long way toward forming some of those narratives for those awards a month into the season. While teams like the Ravens, Patriots and Falcons struggled in […]

The Detroit Lions outlasted Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in a “Monday Night Football” firefight at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. Leaning on a powerful rushing attack led by their two-headed backfield of running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions emerged victorious in enemy […]

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 Detroit Lions bounced back from an ugly loss to the Green Bay Packers in the season opener. Detroit’s 52-21 demolition of the Chicago Bears sent a message; The loss of the Lions’ top assistant coaches over the offseason was not going to lead to the team’s downfall. But despite the convincing Week 2 win, […]

With the Detroit Lions taking on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football for Week 3, the team will need any reinforcements on defense to stop quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, and others. As the Lions look for an X-Factor in the game against the Ravens, the team has received less-than-ideal news about […]

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 […]