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The Detroit Lions battled the Dallas Cowboys in Texas on Saturday night in a matchup between two likely playoff-bound teams. Prior to the game the Lions’ potential nightmare matchups for the playoffs were revealed. Lions QB Jared Goff sent a message to the team’s fans following the franchise’s NFC North Division title. Lions Spring Trap […]

After beating the Houston Texans 36-22, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has jumped ahead of Shane Steichen and Dan Campbell as the new Coach of the Year favorite, with +125 odds per FanDuel Sportsbook. The win over the Texans was the Browns’ third straight and 10th overall. Campbell remains in second with +250 odds. After […]

The Detroit Lions pulled out a gutsy win against the Minnesota Vikings during Week 16 of NFL action. The Lions’ 30-24 victory granted them their first NFC North divisional title. Head coach Dan Campbell spoke highly of the Detroit organization and believed success was coming their way. The Lions’ 2023 success went all according to […]

“We’re going to do something special.” Those were the words of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell as he hyped up his squad during a team meeting on September 1, 2023. 114 days later, Campbell’s prophecy came true. On Sunday, Christmas Eve, the Lions clinched the NFC North and booked their spot in the playoffs after […]

The Detroit Lions are once again Kings of the NFC North. A lot of it has to do with the lethal mix of talent in the Jared Goff-led squad along with the brilliant schemes that Dan Campbell pulls on a weekly basis. But, it was not just an exciting time for the squad when they […]

30 years is a long time to wait for another divisional title but the Detroit Lions pulled through. Dan Campbell had to employ the proper schemes to outgun a raging Nick Mullens and a tough Minnesota Vikings secondary. It was Jared Goff. Michael Badgley and Amon-Ra St. Brown would eventually step up. This fired up […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has emerged as the new favorite to win the Coach of the Year, passing Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Steichen is just slightly ahead with +280 odds while Campbell has +300 odds, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Campbell has been one of the main favorites to win the award all year long. […]

The Detroit Lions are now 10-4 on the season and seemingly coasting toward an NFC North Division title. Detroit is scheduled to take on the Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday, aka Christmas Eve, and all eyes are on Detroit’s chase for the championship. Bold predictions for Week 16’s clash with Minnesota were released. Coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions (10-4) will be hoping to open one of their Christmas presents a day early when they face NFC North rival the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) in Week 16 on Christmas Eve. That present will be one that has been awaited much longer than the year-long wait for the annual holiday. It’s three decades […]

There was a point in the 2023 season where it looked like everything was lining up perfectly for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were 7-4 and quarterback Kenny Pickett had just played his best game in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots coming to town, […]

The Detroit Lions are finally winning! The Lions are 10-4 on the season and within reach of winning their first division title since the 1990s. This is what Lions fans have been waiting on for literal decades. The only con — Lions ticket prices are rising as more fans want to come see their team […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke on star rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving credit to the Lions general manager Brad Holmes for acquiring the talent. Gibbs was taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and LaPorta early in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick. […]

The Detroit Lions have a chance to make franchise history in the upcoming days. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Lions would punch their ticket to the postseason with a surefire playoff berth. They also have the chance to clinch their first-ever NFC North title with a […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a disappointing 28-13 loss to the Chicago Bears on the road on Sunday, and a topic as of late has been the lack of involvement of Jameson Williams in the offense. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that they will work to involve him in the offense more, and that he […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best surprises of this 2023 NFL season. However, these last few weeks have been a struggle. Since losing to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving 29-22, they barely escaped the inconsistent New Orleans Saints 33-28 and on Sunday lost to the worst team in the NFC North division, […]

As Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions seek to shore up their defense ahead of a near-certain trip to the playoffs, one familiar face apparently won’t be back in the silver and Honolulu blue. Campbell was asked about Ndamukong Suh, but appeared to throw cold water on the idea of a reunion. On Wednesday, when […]

The Detroit Lions took former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes knew they were set for 2023 with Jared Goff, so they took a chance on Hooker, who tore his ACL and could potentially miss the entire 2023 campaign. […]

After a hot start to the season, are the Detroit Lions coming back down to Earth? A brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers seems to indicate so. While it was a one-score game at the end, the truth is that the game was not as close than the final score indicates. It’s been a […]

A few questions are starting to be asked about the Detroit Lions after their performances in the last two weeks. While they were able to register a comeback victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 11 after falling into a deep hole, they could not manage to beat the Green Bay Packers under similar circumstances […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has owned up to his bad fake punt call against the Green Bay Packers. Campbell shared his thoughts with reporters on Thanksgiving Day, per The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. “That’s a bad call on me … Shouldn’t have done that,” Campbell said on the botched punt call. Detroit trailed Green […]

When Texas A&M football decided to fire head coach Jimbo Fisher, current Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell became a person of interest. But despite Campbell’s connections to Texas A&M football, the head coach knows he has a good thing going with the Lions. Campbell didn’t outright deny that Texas A&M had reach out. However, […]

Jimbo Fisher is out as the head coach of the Texas A&M football team after failing to meet the expectations that the Aggies had for him when he signed his big contract. Texas A&M is in the middle of yet another disappointing season as they are loaded with talent, but currently sitting at 6-4 on […]

In the Detroit Lions 41-38 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Lions got their win in part due to their willingness to go for it on fourth down. Detroit went for it five times on fourth-down and converted on four of those attempts. Their most notable conversion came within the final two minutes of […]

The Detroit Lions’ backfield is about to get a boost coming out of their Week 9 bye, as starter David Montgomery, who has been dealing with a rib injury, is trending towards making his return to the field against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Lions head coach Dan Campbell, speaking to the media […]

The Detroit Lions are set to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at home this week on Monday Night Football, and Dan Campbell explained how tough it will be to face star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. “This is the most disruptive defensive player we’ve played this year,” Dan Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy of […]

It was a brutal day for the Detroit Lions. After playing stellar football for the first six weeks of the season, they went to Baltimore and were asked to step up in class against the Ravens. It was an assignment that head coach Dan Campbell’s team was not up to. The Ravens (5-2) rolled to […]

The Detroit Lions hype train isn’t off the rails, but it definitely hit some rough tracks on Sunday. Dan Campbell’s resurgent squad entered their Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens on a four-game winning streak. They left the game humbled. “They kicked our ass,” was how Campbell put it in plain speak to reporters […]

Six weeks into the NFL season, the Detroit Lions are tied for the best record in the NFL. They’re 5-1, sitting atop the NFC North by three games, and they have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. Their success can be summed up with one simple statement: “I trust Brad 100 percent.” […]

Detroit Lions fans and fantasy managers alike were left pondering why the Lions selected running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round of this year’s draft through the first quarter of the 2023 season. After all, first-round picks are typically starters in the league from the jump and some become stars instantaneously. It’s unfair to […]

We have a Detroit Lions Week 7 game scheduled against the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions are coming off a much-needed and dominant win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. The Lions will now face the Ravens in Week 7, and some projections for this game could make or break the Lions’ season. As […]

Being a fantasy football manager of Detroit Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has been rough enough, and with head coach Dan Campbell’s comments about David Montgomery taking the workload, it’s just an extra punch to the gut. During his press conference Wednesday, Campbell said that Montgomery “carries the load” and Gibbs is the “changeup.” Campbell added […]

They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan showed that to Lions head coach Dan Campbell in San Francisco’s massive win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. After watching the Lions score a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers a few hours earlier on a […]

The Detroit Lions jolted the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday by a final score of 20-6, moving to 2-1 on the season and securing a share of first place in the NFC North. Head Coach Dan Campbell’s team missed key opportunities on offense but still dominated on defense en route to the key home ‘W.’ The […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell couldn’t be any prouder of his team after taking down the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 showdown on Sunday. The Lions improved to 2-1 on the season with the dominant 20-6 victory. It was the Detroit defense that set the tone in the win, recording seven sacks, seven […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a major blow after Week 2 when CJ Gardner-Johnson suffered a pectoral injury that was expected to potentially end his season. But, not so fast. Head coach Dan Campbell doubled down on the possibility that his star safety could return before the campaign concludes in January. Via Dave Birkett: “Dan […]

Two weeks into the 2023 season, there’s a new favorite to be recognized as the NFL Coach of the Year. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel now has the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to win the award. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was the favorite entering Week 2. McDaniel leads the NFL Coach of the […]

In a back and forth battle, the Detroit Lions fell by a hair to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, 37-31. As he looks back on the loss, Dan Campbell has pinpointed exactly what went wrong for the Lions. At the start of the second half, David Montgomery fumbled the ball inside Lions’ territory. The […]

The Detroit Lions’ Week 2 matchup has them hosting the Seattle Seahawks, where they hope to keep their momentum, building off their exciting Week 1 victory over the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. There’s a lot of excitement this season around the Detroit area where, for so long, there hasn’t been. Can this be […]

The Detroit Lions are riding high after a road win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs this past Thursday. The Lions are scheduled to take on one of last season’s tormentors, the Seattle Seahawks, at Ford Field on Sunday in a game that could set the tone for the remainder of their […]