As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys
2 years, 2 months ago

As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — In a moment of unmistakable yet justifiable frustration, the headset went flying. “I’ve got to prove myself.” Williams’ turnover was one of five — yes, five — for Detroit Sunday afternoon. The sack fumbles were unfortunate but at that point in the game, trying to extend the play and take care of the ball either way, but the two interceptions are the ones I’d like to really have back and really give us a chance to win the game.” GO DEEPER Cowboys beat Lions in Dak Prescott's return The offense wasted an otherwise stellar performance from a defense that had been dragged every which way through the mud. His 4.5 sacks tie Ndamukong Suh for the 2nd-most sacks a Lions player has had through 6-career games, and his two multi-sack games tie for the 2nd-most by a Lions rookie.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/fB3xuNsWfO — Detroit Lions PR October 23, 2022 Malcolm Rodriguez, the other rookie to start every game on this defense, did his usual thing in this game. “There’s things that pop up, but that’s what we’re charged with,” Campbell said, when asked if it feels like one problem sprouts as another one gets fixed.

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Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
12 hours, 38 minutes ago

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games …

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
19 hours, 57 minutes ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills
1 week, 3 days ago

Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills

Associated Press  

Buffalo at Detroit Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 2 1/2. In Detroit’s past five home games, Goff has thrown 14 TDs and only one INT since throwing two INTs without a TD in the team’s only loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2. His six catches on 14 targets were his most since joining the …

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense
1 week, 3 days ago

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense

Associated Press  

Dallas at Carolina Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. The Panthers are hoping to get WR Jalen Coker back on the field this week after he has missed the past three games with a quad injury.. Also, No. Series notes The Cowboys are 7-2 against the Panthers since losing a wild-card game at Carolina 29-10 during the 2003 season, the first …

Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day. A week after a Thanksgiving win over the Chicago Bears, the Lions beat Green Bay 34-31 to move to 12-1 and clinch a second straight postseason berth — the first time they’ve done that since going three years in a row from 1993-95. …

Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell’s gambles paid off. Detroit went for it on fourth down for a fifth time to set up Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Green Bay took advantage of the …

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Banged-up Lions edge Bears to earn elusive happy Thanksgiving: ‘We’ll take any win we can’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Banged-up Lions edge Bears to earn elusive happy Thanksgiving: ‘We’ll take any win we can’

New York Times  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell admittedly wanted this one for more than just the win-loss column. “We’re trying to win a football game,” said Williams, who apologized in front of the team in the locker room. “Things like that can’t happen.” “We didn’t exhibit our best brand of ball, and we know that,” running back David Montgomery said. We’ll take any …

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell hopes to be happy on Thanksgiving for the first time in four years. You want to win this game and be able to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with your family and it’ll be my first time experiencing that here and I want to do that.” Caleb’s comfort Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was taken No. 1 …

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Chris Licata The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Washington Commanders during a chaotic second half on Sunday, winning 34-26 at Northwest Stadium after entering as double-digit underdogs. — Ben Standig, Commanders senior writer Cowboys overcome extremely sloppy first half The first half might’ve been the worst half of football I’ve ever watched. — …

Home is where the heartache is for the Cowboys, but the road might not bring much relief
1 month ago

Home is where the heartache is for the Cowboys, but the road might not bring much relief

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott isn’t coming back this season, and the Dallas Cowboys finished their latest home loss without three of their five starting offensive linemen or their top tight end. Instead, it’s looking a lot like 1989, the year owner Jerry Jones bought the team and the Cowboys didn’t win a home game. “We had so much success …

Lions haven’t taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record
1 month ago

Lions haven’t taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions were on the verge of their first Super Bowl appearance, but couldn’t finish off the San Francisco 49ers in last season’s NFC championship game. Defensively, they held Jacksonville to two field goals and 170 yards of offense — their 475-yard advantage was the NFL’s biggest margin since 1979. “When you score seven touchdowns and hold …

At 3-7, Cowboys faced with being ‘realistic’ and coming to terms that 2024 season is over
1 month ago

At 3-7, Cowboys faced with being ‘realistic’ and coming to terms that 2024 season is over

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — On the first play Monday night at AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense gave up an apparent 77-yard touchdown. 📺: #HOUvsDAL on ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/XoOP2tepIG — NFL November 19, 2024 Instead of dropping interceptions and gifting first downs, the Texans brought the hammer down on the Cowboys’ season, 34-10. — had stuck the dagger …

Cowboys took points away, never scored again: Key plays, decisions in fifth consecutive loss
1 month ago

Cowboys took points away, never scored again: Key plays, decisions in fifth consecutive loss

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Entering Monday night, there hadn’t been a Dallas Cowboys home game this year that was close entering the fourth quarter. But with 4:21 left in the third quarter Monday night, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled a 64-yard field goal that would’ve been good from 70, pulling Dallas to within 20-13 of the Houston Texans. “I don’t sit …

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars
1 month ago

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff stood on the sideline wearing a baseball cap in the fourth quarter while his teammates finished off another rout. Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for three rushing TDs and the Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday. “It’s a good problem …

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. That’s the way we’re built.” The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after trailing by at least 15 points and throwing five interceptions. Streaking St. Brown Detroit’s offense was sluggish in its first two …

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night
1 month, 1 week ago

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has seen a lot of things as an NFL player and coach. “That’s so tough for a defense, because they are out there keeping them out of the end zone and then we throw an interception two plays later and they are back on the field,” Campbell said. “How can you not love a cover corner …

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions
1 month, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions

CNN  

CNN — Despite throwing a career-high five interceptions, Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to a come-from-behind 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football at NRG Stadium. The Lions trailed 23-7 heading into halftime after Goff threw three interceptions in the first half. Detroit rattled off 16 unanswered points to tie the game with just over five …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

Cowboys' Passing Struggles as Prescott's Picks Mount Up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys' Passing Struggles as Prescott's Picks Mount Up

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons clash in a pivotal NFC South showdown. Dak Prescott's struggles with interceptions continue, as he has committed multiple turnovers in three consecutive games. The Cowboys' offense, led by Ezekiel Elliott and CeeDee Lamb, has struggled to find its rhythm, while the Falcons' defense remains a force, led by Jessie Bates's interceptions and forced fumbles. …

Lions vs. Packers: A Battle of Titans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions vs. Packers: A Battle of Titans

Associated Press  

The Lions and Packers clash in a battle of titans. The Lions, fresh off a four-game winning streak, seek to extend their winning run against the Packers, who are coming off a tough loss to the Jaguars. The game features key matchups between the Lions' rushing duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery and the Packers' run defense led by …

Lions Struggle to Overcome Titans Despite Scoring 52 Points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Struggle to Overcome Titans Despite Scoring 52 Points

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions' 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans was a strange game, with the offense struggling to find its rhythm despite having 225 yards of offense. Despite the offensive struggles, the defense forced four turnovers and allowed only 40 return yards on 23 kicks. The Lions' performance highlights the importance of special teams, but they need to find more …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are both looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their last games. The Cowboys are facing a tough task with their depleted offensive line, but they have a strong defense that can keep the 49ers off the scoreboard. The 49ers, on the other hand, are without their injured star wide receiver …

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle
2 months ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle

New York Times  

It may seem like Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a constant fixture on the positive side of this column, but he earns it as every week he attacks a new problem with creative, interesting and effective solutions. This week, the Lions did something a few offenses have been able to do: figure out coordinator Brian Flores’ Vikings defense. On …

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup
2 months ago

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions fought hard but fell to the Minnesota Vikings 31-29 in a crucial NFC North game. Despite Jared Goff's impressive passing performance, the Lions struggled to generate offense in the second half. The defense played well, limiting Minnesota to only 29 points on 36 attempts. The Lions' offense, meanwhile, was unable to find any rhythm, managing only 14 …

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
2 months ago

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions secured their first division title in 30 years with a thrilling 31-29 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Jake Bates's field goal with seconds left secured the win for the Lions, who dominated the game despite trailing for most of the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Jared Goff threw for …

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions
2 months ago

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Associated Press  

Detroit at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. The Lions have scored 40-plus points in two straight games for the first time since 1962, behind one of the NFL’s most complete offenses and one of its brightest strategical minds. DE Marcus Davenport, who played last season for the Vikings, is likely out for the year with a triceps injury.. Lions …

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best
2 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — If there was any chance for the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dak Prescott had to be at the center of it. Red zone woes vs. Lions DRIVE YARD LINE RESULT 1st quarter 16 Field goal 1st quarter 7 Interception 4th quarter* 5 Interception * Cooper Rush was in at QB for this …

Cowboys don’t look close to being one of NFC’s top teams in ugly loss to Lions
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys don’t look close to being one of NFC’s top teams in ugly loss to Lions

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Concerning, humbling, stunning, shocking. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones used some variation of each as he answered questions outside of the team’s locker room following a 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just called today’s 47-9 loss to the Lions “very concerning” and “very humbling.” “This was a shocker.” pic.twitter.com/1A9nF6BCbt — …

Lions' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles

Associated Press  

Jared Goff throws for 315 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions lose 47-9 to the Cowboys. The loss is a blow to their playoff hopes, as they trail by 14 points at halftime. The Lions' offense struggled throughout the game, and their defense was unable to stop the Cowboys' rushing attack. The game was marred by several controversial officiating …

Lions visit Cowboys in return to scene of disputed 2-point call in 1-point loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions visit Cowboys in return to scene of disputed 2-point call in 1-point loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dan Campbell can always count the way he enjoys the closest thing he has to a homecoming when he visits the Dallas Cowboys. “You’ve got to keep your head about you no matter what it is, and I think each game, you can always find something,” said Campbell, who was born and raised less than 100 miles …

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions got their groove back offensively going into their bye week. “That’s why you can’t worry about this and that, you can’t start panicking.” Goff’s poor play raised some concerns after the first two games when he had more interceptions than touchdown passes just months after signing a $212 million, four-year contract extension. Williams, …

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell strongly believes the Detroit Lions still have the strong defense they showed in the first three games of the season. We have to clean it up — we can’t survive 12 penalties every game — so we will keep working on our craft.” The Lions did have two takeaways, with Davis contributing a 49-yard fumble return …

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was a sense of relief in a somewhat subdued Dallas Cowboys locker room after a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants. Dak Prescott threw one of his two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys beat the Giants for the seventh straight time and 14th in 15 games. “I lost my first two …

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has a lot to be proud of, leading the Detroit Lions to success they had not enjoyed for generations. The Lions won the NFC North last season, their first division title in three decades, and earned two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title. “You get tired of …

Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are 2-1 thanks to a defense that has made up for a shaky start from what was expected to be a high-scoring offense. Coach Dan Campbell announced that defensive end Marcus Davenport will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury and linebacker Derrick Barnes will miss a “significant amount of time” with …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
3 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals’ defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. Detroit’s defense kept Kyler Murray and Arizona out of the end zone in the second half, giving up just one field goal. But I’m excited about the …

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks
3 months ago

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense was as bad in a Week 2 blowout loss at home to New Orleans as it was good in a season-opening victory at Cleveland. “Everyone didn’t play to 100%,” the star pass rusher said after the Saints scored touchdowns on their first six possessions in a 44-19 victory Sunday. What’s working K Brandon Aubrey …

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions. “We gave ourselves a chance, but we just fell short.” Playing behind a makeshift offensive line, Stafford, who played 12 seasons for Detroit, helped Los Angeles overcome a 17-3 deficit. After the Rams went ahead, the defense forced Jared Goff and the Lions into a three-and-out, giving Stafford …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. On a Sunday filled with superlative performances by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the AFC championship game and a stellar comeback by Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers against the Lions in the NFC title game, Campbell’s fourth-down decisions stole the spotlight. Detroit Lions fans …

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time. Detroit failed on two fourth-down tries in field-goal range in the second half, contributing to a blown 17-point halftime lead and a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday. “It …

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think

New York Times  

Sunday night’s NFC Championship Game saw a historic comeback by the San Francisco 49ers as they rallied from a 17-point deficit against the Detroit Lions to punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell: 'I don't regret' fourth-down decisions However, let’s quickly discuss the two decisions …

49ers induce Lions collapse en route to NFC Championship win, will face Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII
10 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers induce Lions collapse en route to NFC Championship win, will face Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII

New York Times  

By David Lombardi, Colton Pouncy, Matt Barrows, Vic Tafur and Larry Holder The San Francisco 49ers looked like they had no business being in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game in the first half. The 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk came up with the catch of the NFL season by snagging a deep ball that bounced off the face of the Lions’ Kindle Vildor, …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
11 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history. …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months ago

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes for a touchdown during a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first …

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell has receipts. “There will be a time and place for that,” the Detroit Lions coach said Monday, a day after leading his team to a win over the Los Angeles Rams to give the franchise its first playoff win in 32 years. 2 seed, will host two playoff games in one postseason for the …

Biggest reason for Cowboys’ demise? Defense should be front and center
11 months, 1 week ago

Biggest reason for Cowboys’ demise? Defense should be front and center

New York Times  

After a seismic atrocity like Sunday night, the blowtorches come out swiftly. He was on the road against a top-10 team in points allowed per game, led by Micah Parsons, who set a career high in sacks and isn’t afraid to tell anybody how special he is, and throwing against DaRon Bland, who led the NFL in interceptions this season. …

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years. Because of Philadelphia’s loss to Arizona on Sunday, the Cowboys have the inside track to the NFC East title, which would mean at least one playoff game at home. “But I do think being on the road the last …

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