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As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes spoke about the playoff exit to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the postseason, he now speaks about the foreseeable future. After the Lions lost offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to taking head coaching positions, the question for them is now if […]

The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record in 2024. However, the Lions’ season ended in disappointment after a divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders. Now Detroit faces an uncertain future as the team is forced to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators. The Lions’ boasted one of […]

The Detroit Lions offseason has officially begun, showed appreciation for their offensive and defensive coordinator in the wake of their departures from the organization. Ben Johnson was hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Lions […]

Ben Johnson is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears, and the next step for him should be assembling a staff that resembles what he wants from his team. Usually, when a coordinator leaves his former team to be a head coach somewhere else, he takes some people from his previous team to join […]

It’s official now. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew it would happen, and at least one of the dominos known as his coaching staff has fallen: Ben Johnson has been hired as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. The decision marked a huge move in the right direction for the Bears as […]

What a season it was for the four teams in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions were 15-2 and won the division, winning the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs in the process. The Minnesota Vikings were expected to have a down year, but instead, they finished 14-3 while beating the Green Bay […]

Following their 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Detroit Lions’ season has come to an end. This means the departures of Lions’ offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are imminent as both coaches have been top candidates for head coaching jobs this cycle. Lions head coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions served notice during the 2024 regular season that they were on their way to their best season in more than 65 years. Head coach Dan Campbell’s team steamrolled their way to a 15-2 record that earned them the No. 1 seed in the NFC, a bye in the Wild Card round of […]

On Saturday evening, the Detroit Lions’ 2024-25 season came to an end with a brutal home loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. The Lions got to this point by securing themselves a bye for the first round of the postseason, but ultimately, the team was unable to contain […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a memorable regular-season finale, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. During the postgame handshake, Campbell confidently told Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks,” anticipating a playoff rematch. However, Campbell’s bold words have come back to haunt him […]

Although the Detroit Lions  were the team Eli Manning predicted would hoist the Lombardi Trophy in the 2024-25 season, their Super Bowl chances got crushed following a 45-31 divisional-round loss to the Washington Commanders. Fresh off the playoff loss, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was justifiably emotional, explaining to reporters why this loss hurts so […]

The Detroit Lions suffered another brutal setback in their NFC Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Cornerback Amik Robertson exited the game in the first quarter with a serious injury. Robertson was one of the teams’ standouts on defense all season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell later confirmed the extent of […]

The season for the Detroit Lions, the best in their history, is hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter in Saturday night’s NFC Divisional showdown against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. And thanks to a brutal mistake, the fate of the Lions may have been sealed. Detroit was whistled for having too many […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end Maxx Crosby never missed a game in the first five years of his career. But in 2024, Crosby was forced to sit out five games, ultimately suffering a season-ending ankle injury that required surgery. With the Raiders missing the playoffs for the third straight year – and the 20th […]

The Detroit Lions are playing their best football in franchise history. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which are franchise firsts. Lions fans are hyped up ahead of this weekend’s Divisional Round matchup against the Commanders. Dan Campbell gave Lions fans even more […]

The Detroit Lions are just a couple days away from getting their playoff run started as they will take on the Washington Commanders this Saturday. The Lions won the NFC North for the second year in a row, and they earned the one seed in the NFC. There are a lot of people that have […]

The Detroit Lions look like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, the best in franchise history. The Lions have turned into an NFC powerhouse thanks in large part to the transformative impact of head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell was once viewed as […]

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 have reached a pivotal moment in their journey, one they’ve been steadily building toward for years. Long overshadowed, underestimated, and dismissed as perennial underachievers, the Lions now charge into the 2025 NFL Divisional Round with a confidence born of their dominant 15-2 regular season. Their clash with the Washington Commanders promises to […]

The Washington Commanders showed the world they’re ready for prime time with a huge win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round. Now Washington heads to Detroit to take on a 15-2 Lions team that earned the top seed in the NFC. While the Commanders are massive underdogs, Dallas Cowboys’ star defender […]

Matthew Stafford dedicated the Rams Wild Card win to the people of Los Angeles shortly after the team’s defense sacked Sam Darnold into oblivion. However, it seems the Rams had extra motivation to smash the Vikings thanks to the big mouth of Lions head coach Dan Campbell, according to a post on X by Mike […]

It’s been a nightmare first half for the Minnesota Vikings as the Los Angeles Rams are dominating their Wild Card round matchup. The Rams came out swinging despite the game moving from LA to Arizona due to wildfires in Southern California. Los Angeles built a 24-3 lead at the half with a little help from […]

The Detroit Lions have a well-deserved bye this week after earning the one seed in the NFC, and it didn’t come easy. The Lions had to scratch and claw until the final game of the regular season to secure the top seed in the conference. Now, they know who they will be playing in the […]

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 […]

In a week that’s been full of travesty for the Los Angeles Rams and those within the affected area of the wildfires across California, Sean McVay’s team doesn’t appear rattled at all. Though this game didn’t necessarily involve the Rams, there was a moment following Sunday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions […]

The Detroit Lions had an incredible 2024-25 regular season. It was historic by their standards, and a 15-2 regular season with a 6-0 record against the NFC North and an 11-1 record against the rest of the NFC is nothing to scoff at. There are organizations all across the NFL that would give up nearly […]

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 big question of the 2024 NFL playoffs on the NFC side of things is simple: who’s going to stop the Detroit Lions? We know they’re not going to stop themselves. Head coach Dan Campbell has quickly turned around the culture in Detroit thanks to instilling an environment of accountability, hard work, and toughness. His […]

The Detroit Lions are once again the kings of the NFC North Division, clinching their second consecutive division title with Sunday night’s 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings inside what was truly an electric atmosphere inside Ford Field. Quarterback Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown, while also overcoming […]

In the midst of a heated matchup for the NFC North title, the Detroit Lions might have suffered a very serious blow. Star cornerback Terrion Arnold, the team’s first round pick this past April, left the matchup with a foot injury he sustained a short while ago. “Terrion Arnold hobbled to sideline,” reported the Athletic’s […]

The Detroit Lions are having their best season in franchise history. Detroit is 14-2 heading into Week 18 and has absolutely everything to play for against Minnesota. They will want all hands on deck for that huge game. The Lions may even get a couple of players back from injury for this important divisional matchup. […]

The NFC playoff picture still has some sorting out to do in the final week of the regular season, but the Washington Commanders have secured their spot in the postseason. In a game flexed to Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons traveled to the nation’s capital to face the Commanders in a matchup with massive […]

The Detroit Lions are looking like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into the playoffs. Detroit is 14-2 for the first time in franchise history after getting a 40-34 win against the 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Lions have one of the NFL’s best offenses thanks to a host of players […]

The Detroit Lions are having their best season in franchise history in 2024. Detroit is 14-2 for the first time ever and is heading into Week 18 with a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 on Monday night in a revenge game going back […]

Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers are already out of NFL playoff contention in the 2024 season. But that doesn’t mean the 49ers weren’t hyped for Monday night’s home game against the playoff-bound Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Warner even gave perhaps one of the best pregame hype messages in […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 regular season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and has a legitimate chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture on Sunday. The Lions will do whatever it takes to make their first Super […]

The Detroit Lions have enjoyed a brilliant season and they have been viewed as the best team in the NFL for much of the year. However, that designation likely belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs now, as the defending Super Bowl champions go into the last week of the NFL season with a 15-1 record […]

The Detroit Lions have been forced to navigate a laundry list of injuries, particularly on their defense, as they push toward the playoffs and try to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC. As a result, they have been forced to make a handful of roster moves. On Thursday, the Lions elected to waive […]