Lions lament the one that got away after blowing big lead with a chance to reach first Super Bowl
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions lament the one that got away after blowing big lead with a chance to reach first Super Bowl

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions had their best season in generations. “We know we accomplished a lot this year, but our ultimate goal was the Super Bowl and we were within reaching distance and there’s nothing worse than almost making it,” Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone said Sunday night. “That feeling that we all had walking off of that field, I don’t think any one of us want to feel that again,” receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said. “We had a good year as a whole, but it is all for nothing if you don’t win the whole thing.” Even though the franchise fell short, owner Sheila Ford Hamp got it right when she hired general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell three years ago after decades of poor leadership in the front office and on the sideline. “It stings.” Campbell stood by his choices, including running the ball on the team’s final drive and being forced to use the first of three timeouts.

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Lions coach Dan Campbell says it’s not time to freak out after first loss in 3 months
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell says it’s not time to freak out after first loss in 3 months

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are coming off their first loss in three months. “This is not time to freak out and panic and start acting like things are worse than they are,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. The Lions’ long list of injured players now includes running back David Montgomery, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, cornerback Carlton Davis …

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record.” Running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim McNeill need to have season-ending knee surgeries after both were hurt in the setback to Buffalo, Campbell …

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Lions trade for Browns’ Za’Darius Smith, fill need at DE after Aidan Hutchinson injury
2 months ago

Lions trade for Browns’ Za’Darius Smith, fill need at DE after Aidan Hutchinson injury

New York Times  

By Colton Pouncy, Zac Jackson and Dianna Russini The Detroit Lions acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith on Tuesday, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick, the teams announced. The subject of trade rumors as Cleveland has fallen out of contention, Smith had one tackle for …

Lions Struggle to Overcome Titans Despite Scoring 52 Points
2 months, 1 week 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 Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games
3 months, 2 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 …

Lions, QB Jared Goff try to bounce back from frustrating loss, continue recent success vs. Cards
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions, QB Jared Goff try to bounce back from frustrating loss, continue recent success vs. Cards

Associated Press  

Detroit at Arizona Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3. After a record-breaking rookie season, LaPorta had a career-low 13 yards receiving and two catches to match a career low last week against Tampa Bay. Cardinals player to watch Rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. had his breakout game in last week’s blowout win over the Rams. …

Rams succeed at frustrating the Lions but not beating them ... again
4 months ago

Rams succeed at frustrating the Lions but not beating them ... again

LA Times  

The Lions’ Jared Goff looks to pass as the Rams’ Kobie Turner rushes. If anything, the Lions were vaguely dissatisfied, even though they once again rebuffed the Rams — with all the history of quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff — as they did in the NFC wild-card game here in January. The Lions got to the NFC title game …

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field
4 months ago

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to bring the noise again. Stafford’s ears may be ringing Sunday night when the Rams visit Detroit because the franchise’s fans are fired up about potentially having a Super Bowl-contending team to root for — finally. “Obviously externally, we’ve got a lot more attention.” Calling an audible The game is …

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season
4 months, 1 week ago

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Expectations for the Detroit Lions have never been higher. “We’ve kept our approach and our process very consistent in terms of how we build it, the opportunities that we provide players, and that’s what gives us confidence,” Holmes said. “He’s an exciting kid to watch play and I’m expecting big things out of him this year …

Jared Goff earned his Lions contract extension. Now comes the hard part
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Jared Goff earned his Lions contract extension. Now comes the hard part

New York Times  

Brad Holmes, the NFL executive who helped evaluate, draft and would later trade for the man of the hour, telegraphed this move nearly 16 months ago. Goff’s Lions, meanwhile, went 3-13-1 as he recorded his worst statistical season since his 2016 rookie year. Goff’s contract is the third big-money extension the team has dished out this offseason, along with deals …

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions have looked in vain for a playoff-winning quarterback for decade after decade. AP AUDIO: Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says A former No. Goff ended the Motor City’s misery in January, helping the Lions earn two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning …

Lions post-NFL Draft depth chart: Few 2024 starting jobs available for rookies
8 months, 1 week ago

Lions post-NFL Draft depth chart: Few 2024 starting jobs available for rookies

New York Times  

The biggest difference between this year and last year, when trying to piece together a starting lineup for the Detroit Lions, is the lack of rookies who can start. GO DEEPER Discussing Lions GM Brad Holmes' NFL Draft picks, and the mindset behind the moves Quarterback Starter: Jared Goff Key depth: Hendon Hooker, Nate Sudfeld Six teams selected quarterbacks within …

Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have heavily invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons. The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $120 million with $77 million in guarantees and they later came to terms with offensive tackle Penei Sewell on …

Lions agree to deals with Marcus Davenport, Graham Glasgow; acquire Carlton Davis, AP sources say
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions agree to deals with Marcus Davenport, Graham Glasgow; acquire Carlton Davis, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions addressed three pressing needs Monday, two days before the new league year begins. Detroit agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract with edge rusher Marcus Davenport, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because it had not been finalized. The Lions also acquired cornerback Carlton Davis from Tampa …

The Uniquely Cruel Collapse of the Detroit Lions
55 years ago

The Uniquely Cruel Collapse of the Detroit Lions

Slate  

The Detroit Lions, until now the most likable team left in the NFL playoffs, subjected their fans to one of the worst days of their lives on Sunday. Detroit’s superstar rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs fumbled on the first goddamn play after that, and the 49ers tied the score four plays later. The 49ers drove for a field goal to …

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Detroit Lions and Jared Goff 'set to discuss contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL' after incredible season
11 months, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions and Jared Goff 'set to discuss contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL' after incredible season

Daily Mail  

The Detroit Lions and Jared Goff are set to discuss a contract extension that will make him one of the highest paid QBs in the league, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is set to begin talks over a contract extension with the team During the regular-season Goff was 407-605, with 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, …

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have taken strides toward leaving their woeful history behind, pulling within a win of their first Super Bowl appearance. Detroit plays at San Francisco on Sunday in the NFC championship game, aiming for the franchise’s first road playoff win since 1957, when it beat the 49ers and went on to win the NFL …

Lions are winning playoff games and changing perceptions of what they can accomplish
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions are winning playoff games and changing perceptions of what they can accomplish

New York Times  

DETROIT — There’s an oft-shared experience among those who’ve played for the Detroit Lions. You guys aren’t gonna do anything.’ Everyone on this team, I’m sure someone’s told them that,” wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said Sunday evening. “We know what the perception is of being on the Detroit Lions,” St. Brown said Sunday, three years after this thing began, …

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The Lions believed in Jared Goff, and that’s all he needed to come roaring back
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Lions believed in Jared Goff, and that’s all he needed to come roaring back

New York Times  

The Wednesday before the Lions beat the Vikings to win the NFC North for the first time in his lifetime, Jared Goff stood dead-eyed in front of his locker and, as usual, refused to give reporters an inch of juicy copy. During the long winless stretch of the 2021 season, a Detroit newspaper asked, “If they couldn’t win in 12 …

Rams-Lions connections: More to this wild-card matchup than Stafford-Goff trade
1 year ago

Rams-Lions connections: More to this wild-card matchup than Stafford-Goff trade

LA Times  

This is a rare case where a blockbuster deal worked out well for both teams. In 2021 the Rams sent Goff, two first-round draft picks and a third-round pick to the Lions in exchange for Stafford. The deal paid off instantly for the Rams: Stafford led them to a 12-5 record and then masterfully directed a playoff run that included …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
1 year ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

Lions need more from Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson and their other best players
1 year ago

Lions need more from Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson and their other best players

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Perhaps lost amid the fact the Detroit Lions aren’t playing their best football in December is that the Lions’ best players aren’t playing their best football in December. “Some of our best players on the team did not play well and that’s encouraging going into this one …

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions turned an early rout into a nail-biter on Sunday, and not in the way Dan Campbell wanted. “There’s nothing easy about these wins, but we found a way.” WHAT’S WORKING Tight end Sam LaPorta had nine catches for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. He only threw for 213 yards, but he didn’t …

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s. “Coming off the bye, you want to know you haven’t lost your mojo or if it is going to take a little bit to get it back,” Campbell …

NFC North-leading Lions head into the bye with their best record in nearly a decade
1 year, 2 months ago

NFC North-leading Lions head into the bye with their best record in nearly a decade

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions have their best record since 2014, putting them in a position to win a division title for the first time in three decades. “I think we’re going to get reinforcements back when we get back for the Chargers that are going to be critical to helping us,” Campbell said. “That was a position …

Lions couldn’t be happier to hit the bye week after 6-2 start
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions couldn’t be happier to hit the bye week after 6-2 start

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell couldn’t have picked a better week for his Detroit Lions to get a bye. Coming off Monday’s 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the 6-2 Lions have a full week to rest before getting ready to play the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 12. We’ll have some reinforcements back by the time we play …

Lions hope Jared Goff bounces back, Raiders welcome return of Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday night
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions hope Jared Goff bounces back, Raiders welcome return of Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff has been much more than a stopgap quarterback for the Detroit Lions since they acquired him and three draft picks from the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster trade. Goff and the NFC North-leading Lions are hoping to bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night at Ford Field. “So, we’re going to go …

The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens
1 year, 2 months ago

The Lions are going back to the basics after their lopsided loss to the Ravens

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have an extra day to prepare for the Las Vegas Raiders next Monday night. “You are hoping you have gotten enough fundamentals through camp, and you know what, we have got to get back to that — that’s where I can help these guys.” Campbell said last Wednesday’s decision to lighten practice might …

NFC North-leading Lions brought back to reality in 38-6 loss to Ravens
1 year, 2 months ago

NFC North-leading Lions brought back to reality in 38-6 loss to Ravens

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Having already beaten the powerful Kansas City Chiefs while getting off to their best start in 12 years, the Detroit Lions came to Baltimore with a 5-1 record, a solid grip on first place in the NFC North and with high expectations of knocking off another AFC contender. “I’ll be the first to say, when you go three-and-out …

The Lions face Baltimore this weekend, having come a long way since Justin Tucker’s 66-yard kick
1 year, 2 months ago

The Lions face Baltimore this weekend, having come a long way since Justin Tucker’s 66-yard kick

Associated Press  

Two years ago, it took Dan Campbell a dozen games to earn his first victory as coach of the Detroit Lions. That win would have come much earlier if not for Baltimore’s Justin Tucker, whose 66-yard field goal handed Campbell and his team a crushing home defeat in September of that season. After the loss to the Ravens, quarterback Jared …

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week
1 year, 3 months ago

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell isn’t the type of coach to hype up one game on his team’s schedule. “It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to atmosphere.” WHAT’S WORKING The Lions held Atlanta to 183 yards of offense on Sunday, the lowest total of Campbell’s three seasons as coach and only the second time his team has …

Coach Dan Campbell’s Lions are 1-0 with no asterisk required, and they look like a playoff contender
1 year, 4 months ago

Coach Dan Campbell’s Lions are 1-0 with no asterisk required, and they look like a playoff contender

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions can bask in the afterglow of one of their biggest wins in years before getting back to work. “It’s crucial,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday. “Not the same old Lions, the 1-0 Lions,” NBC’s Mike Tirico said during the broadcast. Tirico went on to mention Kansas City’s win over the defending champion New England Patriots several …

Baumgardner: These are not the Same Old Lions. Their owner made sure of it
1 year, 4 months ago

Baumgardner: These are not the Same Old Lions. Their owner made sure of it

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Buccaneers vs Lions in the NFC divisional round matchup In the summer of 1999, Dan Campbell climbed into a beat-up truck and drove it more than 1,500 miles to New York for his first NFL job. For the first time in modern history, the principal owner of the Detroit Lions — this city’s most …

Lions favored to win NFC North, hoping to end 3-decade drought without a division title
1 year, 4 months ago

Lions favored to win NFC North, hoping to end 3-decade drought without a division title

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS (9-8) EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs?! Yes. Detroit is favored to win the NFC North, hoping to end a three-decade drought without a division title. The Lions haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016 and have only one postseason victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. With a potent offense and improved defense, one of the league’s historically bad franchises is …

Detroit Lions enter training camp with highest expectations in many years
1 year, 5 months ago

Detroit Lions enter training camp with highest expectations in many years

Associated Press  

CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan KEY ADDITIONS: RB David Montgomery, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Marvin Jones, TE Sam LaPorta, CB Cameron Sutton, DB C.J. KEY LOSSES: RB D’Andre Swift, RB Jamaal Williams, WR DJ Chark, C Evan Brown, CB Jeff Okudah, S DeShon Elliott, CB Mike Hughes, DE Michael Brockers. KEY STORYLINES: The Lions are entering the season with the …

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift
1 year, 8 months ago

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Up, down and all around — the Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit. Gibbs, who averaged 6.1 yards per carry for the Crimson Tide last season, and free agent signee David Montgomery will form the team’s 1-2 backfield punch. The Iowa product will …

Lions add safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to revamped secondary
1 year, 9 months ago

Lions add safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to revamped secondary

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions took another step in revamping the secondary, signing safety C.J. The Lions landed a pair of much-needed defensive backs last week, adding cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley in free agency. Earlier in the day, the Lions announced they signed offensive lineman Graham Glasgow and long snapper Jake McQuaide along with re-signed kicker Michael Badgley and safety …

Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week
1 year, 9 months ago

Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions took another step in shaping their roster during an active week in free agency, re-signing defensive end John Cominsky to a two-year deal. Detroit decided David Montgomery will join D’Andre Swift in the backfield, choosing to agree to an $18 million, three-year contract with the former Chicago Bear instead of re-signing Jamaal Williams …

Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton
1 year, 9 months ago

Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs in free agency by adding standout cornerback Cameron Sutton and retaining a veteran linebacker to bolster their lackluster defense. Sutton started 31 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past two years, making five interceptions and 95 tackles. The Lions announced they re-signed defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back Craig Reynolds earlier …

Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150
1 year, 9 months ago

Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL free agency with all the latest news, deals and trades. Patrick Peterson, CB, Vikings Update: Agreed to two-year, $14 million deal with Steelers Peterson was unequivocally Minnesota’s most reliable cornerback last season and he was one off the league lead with five interceptions. — Boyd Update: Agreed to two-year, $12 million deal with …

Lions likely looking for help on defense in free agency
1 year, 10 months ago

Lions likely looking for help on defense in free agency

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB Jamaal Williams, WR DJ Chark, LB Alex Anzalone, S DeShon Elliott, CB Will Harris, CB Amani Oruwariye, K Michael Badgley, LB Chris Board, OG/C Evan Brown, DE Austin Bryant, DT Isaiah Buggs, DL John Cominsky, CB Mike Hughes, RB Justin Jackson, CB C.J. NEEDS: The Lions ranked among the league’s worst teams on defense …

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell
2 years ago

Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with a lot of excitement and a dash of hope. The Lions were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in the preseason, firing up fans who enjoyed seeing and hearing coach Dan Campbell and players such as running back Jamaal Williams behind the scenes, and they ended …

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress
2 years, 2 months ago

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell talked Monday about some of the positives he took out of his Detroit Lions’ 24-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Patriots scored a defensive touchdown and Dallas got short fields after five Lions turnovers, and Detroit’s defense kept them in the game. Injuries have forced Goff to play without his two biggest playmakers — …

Lions’ offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots
2 years, 3 months ago

Lions’ offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots

Associated Press  

— For all the Detroit Lions’ shortcomings over their first four games, one constant had been their offense’s ability to score. Then we end up getting behind.. It’s just the little stuff and the little stuff is continuing to get us.” The Lions managed a season-low 312 yards and became the second team in the past 25 years to enter …

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