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The Detroit Lions have one goal in mind for the final two weeks of the regular season. Head coach Dan Campbell and his players want to win the NFC North title and also come away with the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions and the Minnesota Vikings are tied for the pole […]

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday. The move raises questions about the future role of rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker with the team. Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the implications of the Bridgewater signing for Hooker’s development and status with the team. He spoke to the media in […]

On Thursday, it was reported that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater would be coming out of retirement to sign with the Detroit Lions, where he was a backup a season ago. Bridgwater had recently been coaching high school football, where he led his alma mater to the state championship this season, but has since apparently decided that […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a tough 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. In this game, quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett both took center stage under difficult circumstances. Hurts exited early with a concussion, leaving Pickett to take over and navigate the offense under new challenges. Following the game, Pickett offered an honest […]

The Detroit Lions are on fire, and their offensive creativity was on full display in Sunday’s 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears. A perfectly executed trick play resulted in a touchdown, highlighting the Lions’ dominance and innovative play-calling under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The play started innocuously enough, with quarterback Jared Goff taking the snap […]

Following a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears to set Detroit Lions franchise history, Dan Campbell had a similar mentality to Kobe Bryant after Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard on X. “I was proud of your guys that bounced back,” Campbell said following the Lions’ record-setting win over the […]

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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have provided one of the most surprising seasons in their history. Selected by many observers to finish in last place in the NFC North before the start of the season, the Vikings have played stellar football and head into the final three weeks of the regular season with a 12-2 record. They […]

Not only did the Detroit Lions lose for the first time since Week Two of the 2024 NFL season, but they also inexplicably saw their lengthy injury list grow even larger during Sunday’s setback against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. The Lions were forced to add David Montgomery, Carlton Davis, and Alim McNeill to […]

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 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 […]

The Detroit Lions lost 48-42 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, but the team’s losses went well beyond the scoreboard. In an all-too-familiar sight, several Lions defenders left the field with injuries Sunday, and head coach Dan Campbell says at least two of them may be done for the rest of the season. “Lions […]

The Detroit Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills 48-42 in Week 15. It was an immediate blitz by Buffalo, with two Josh Allen rushing touchdowns before Detroit could find the end zone. Jared Goff was spectacular in this game but it was not enough, as they fell six points short. The Lions’ defense, David Montgomery […]

The Detroit Lions fell to the Buffalo Bills on their Sunday matchup in Week 15, as Jared Goff and Josh Allen had themselves a shootout, with Goff finishing 38-59 for 494 yards and five touchdowns while Allen went 23-34 for 362 yards and two touchdowns. While the Lions have already clinched a playoff spot, this […]

The Detroit Lions saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end against the Buffalo Bills and their beleaguered defense was hit with another crucial injury during the 48-42 defeat. Cornerback Khalil Dorsey suffered a brutal tibia/fibula injury in the third quarter and left the field on a cart and was later transported to the […]

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape after Week 14, and one team in particular is feeling good about how things turned out: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who now hold sole possession of the NFC South. For weeks, the Atlanta Falcons controlled the division and occupied the No. 4 seed in the NFC. […]

It’s not often you see a quarterback play like Josh Allen did for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football and still lose the game. He put up six total touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams (three through the air and three on the ground), but the Bills left L.A. with a 44-42 loss. It […]

About midway through the month of October, the Detroit Lions provided an update on star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson that could only be considered optimistic, stating that if the Lions managed to make their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, there was a chance that Hutchinson would be able to return to the field […]

The Detroit Lions look like an unbeatable team right now. Detroit is 12-1 for the first time in franchise history after beating Green Bay 34-31 on Thursday. The Lions clinched a playoff berth with the win, securing back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since the 1994-95 seasons. They got the win on the back […]

The Detroit Lions kept control of the NFC, the NFC North, and their 11-game winning streak by beating the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in a thrilling Week 14 Thursday night game. The game ended on a 35-yard Jake Bates field goal, but the Lions won it on the play before when Dan Campbell decided to […]

The Detroit Lions are playing like one of the best teams in the NFL right now. Detroit got a huge win on Thursday night, beating Green Bay 34-31 and advancing to 12-1 on the season. This win keeps the Lions in pole position in the NFC playoff picture and puts them one step closer to […]

The Green Bay Packers lost a heartbreaker to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. The Lions set a franchise record with their 11th straight win, thanks in large part to Dan Campbell’s fearless coaching. Detroit improved to 12-1 on the season with the 34-31 victory over Green Bay in Week 14. The Packers’ demoralizing loss […]

There are heated debates taking place all around the country about who is the best team in the NFL, and now a new argument will emerge following the comments made by iconic play-by-play man Al Michaels. The Thursday Night Football broadcaster gushed over the Detroit Lions before their divisional clash with the Green Bay Packers […]

The Detroit Lions lost a key player on defense in the middle of their game against the Green Bay Packers. The Thursday Night Football showdown involved two of the best teams in the NFL in a classic matchup. These NFC North rivals are both legit Super Bowl contenders, vying for the top seed in the […]

The Detroit Lions got a big win on Thanksgiving against their division rival Chicago Bears, and it was because of their job of defending Caleb Williams. Head coach Dan Campbell found a specific way to limit Williams, and Amon-Ra St. Brown shared the strategy on the St. Brown podcast. “Before the game, we’re in a […]

Usually when a headset breaks it leads to frustration, cursing and a mind-numbing afternoon stuck in the returns line at Best Buy. But in the case of Jared Goff, it led to a complete career resurgence with the Lions. Dianna Russini and Michael Silver both had illuminating recent pieces in The Athletic about Jared Goff’s […]

This is “the game” for the Green Bay Packers. That’s not saying that their season will be over if they don’t beat the Detroit Lions in Week 14, because that’s not true. They’re 9-3 and undoubtedly one of the top teams in the NFC. Falling to 9-4 would hurt, but with games against the Seattle […]

The Detroit Lions had an eventful Thanksgiving both on the field and off of it. After a dramatic 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears that ended up being the final straw for Matt Eberflus as the Bears head coach, star running back Jahmyr Gibbs made a big mistake. Gibbs posted a video on social media […]

One thing that’s a constant in the NFL is teams wanting to have the upper hand against their opponents. And this season, the Detroit Lions have imposed their will against nearly every opponent they’ve faced, leading them to a 10-1 record through their first 11 games. However, second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs broke a cardinal […]

The Detroit Lions are the hottest team in professional football, having won 10 games in a row and sitting on top of the NFC North with an 11-1 record. However, there is significant concern in Detroit because the Lions have been hit with so many injuries on the defensive side of the ball. The Lions […]

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Detroit Lions are having their best season ever in 2024. Detroit is 11-1 for the first time in franchise history and is in complete control of the top seed in the NFC playoff picture. The Lions got their first Thanksgiving win since 2016 on Thursday in […]

The Detroit Lions feel like an unstoppable team right now. Detroit is 11-1 for the first time in franchise history after delivering fans a 23-20 victory over the Bears on Thanksgiving. The Lions are in complete control of the top seed in the NFC and even have a chance to clinch a playoff berth if […]

In the span of a month and a half during the 2023 offseason, the Detroit Lions signed four-year veteran running back David Montgomery, and selected running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the NFL Draft, doubling down on a strength at a position that the rest of the NFL had deemed something […]

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions bring a nine-game winning streak into their annual Thanksgiving Day matchup. The Lions will face Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving this year and Detroit’s defense will look to get after the rookie quarterback, who’s already been sacked an NFL-leading 44 times on the season. The Lions will […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has addressed speculation surrounding the team’s potential interest in free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones. Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network reported that Campbell said the Lions have not discussed bringing in Jones but did not rule out the possibility of those conversations happening later. Campbell also said “they’re happy” […]

Prepare the turduckens; it’s Thanksgiving week for the Detroit Lions. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism that David Montgomery and Amon-Ra St. Brown would be able to play in Week 13, per Lions reporter Tim Twentyman. St. Brown did not participate in practice on Monday because of a knee injury and was a late addition to […]

With the recent success of Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions this season, the Motor City keeps stacking victories, tallying their eighth win in a row. Following the road win, Campbell met with the team for his signature postgame locker room speech. And in said speech, Campbell gave this team a title that no one can take […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions pushed their record to 10-1 on the 2024 NFL season with a dominant 24-6 road win over the Indianapolis Colts. While their performance might not have been quite as complete as it was in their win vs the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, the Lions still looked the part of […]

The Detroit Lions jumped past the Chiefs as favorites to win the Super Bowl, and Carlton Davis isn’t taking anything from those who don’t think they deserve such respect. Also, after blowing out the Jaguars, the Lions made a flurry of roster moves, according to a post on X by the Detroit Lions. “#Lions announce […]