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 your first two series and they gain 14 points, that’s a hard recipe early in the game,” Campbell said. “You feel like you get put in a pretty tough spot in both areas.” Coming into the game, the Lions had outscored their opponents 48-10 in the first quarter and 99-40 before halftime. “We didn’t do much to help ourselves out those first few drives, didn’t get a first down there,” Detroit quarterback Jared Goff said. This is kind of our first taste of getting kicked in the teeth this year, and we have to respond the right way.” Campbell said: “You don’t want these to happen, but when it does, it re-centers you, it re-focuses you.

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Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
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5 days, 5 hours ago

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. Detroit will have a much-needed bye for its banged-up team during the first week of the …

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
1 week, 1 day ago

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL’s regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. He went 21-35 as a starter in six seasons with the Jets, Carolina and San Francisco, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said Darnold’s renaissance is reminiscent of Baker Mayfield’s resurrected career in Tampa Bay. “Sometimes, …

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
1 week, 4 days ago

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division title, the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the franchise’s first Super Bowl trip. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the 49ers 40-34 …

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand …

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 …

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The NFC-leading Detroit Lions are playing the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills in a marquee, late-season matchup that might be a Super Bowl preview. “There’s no place you’d rather be than playing this type of football, this type of team, in December,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to …

Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs
1 month 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. …

Detroit Lions sneak past Green Bay Packers and into play-offs with 34-31 win
1 month ago

Detroit Lions sneak past Green Bay Packers and into play-offs with 34-31 win

The Independent  

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Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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1 month, 1 week 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’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

NFC-leading Lions host Bears on Thanksgiving, trying to stop 7-game losing streak on the holiday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFC-leading Lions host Bears on Thanksgiving, trying to stop 7-game losing streak on the holiday

Associated Press  

Chicago at Detroit Thursday, 12:30 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 10 1/2. Key injuries Bears G Ryan Bates and DB Elijah Hicks were ruled out after both players missed last week’s game.. Lions PR/WR Kalif Raymond was put on injured reserve Wednesday, when the team ruled out CB Carlton Davis and OT Taylor Decker against Chicago.. Montgomery …

Lions haven’t taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans
2 months ago

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jared Goff is aware that many around the NFL are high on the Detroit Lions as they bring a six-game winning streak into Sunday’s prime-time matchup with the Houston Texans. His return would certainly help take some of the pressure off Stroud after he relied almost entirely on Tank Dell last week in the first game since Stefon …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Lions vs. Packers: A Battle of Titans
2 months, 1 week 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
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 …

With ‘haymakers from all areas,’ the Lions continue to show they’re tough to beat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With ‘haymakers from all areas,’ the Lions continue to show they’re tough to beat

New York Times  

DETROIT — The latest wave of “JA-RED GOFF” chants broke out late in the third quarter, during QB1’s final drive of the afternoon. “This is the best team I’ve been a part of,” nickel corner Amik Robertson said, smile on his face, after the Lions’ 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans. I mean, we could send a haymaker from all …

Lions demolish Titans 52-14 as Kalif Raymond racks up 190 return yards and 2 TDs: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions demolish Titans 52-14 as Kalif Raymond racks up 190 return yards and 2 TDs: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Colton Pouncy, Joe Rexrode and Jelani Scott The red-hot Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to five games with a 52-14 beatdown of the Tennessee Titans at home Sunday by dominating in all three phases. 2 scoring unit, but the counting stats were diminished by big contributions from the special teams unit, led by Kalif Raymond’s 190 total return …

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 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, …

QB Allar leads surging offense as No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum going versus ULCA
3 months, 1 week ago

QB Allar leads surging offense as No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum going versus ULCA

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “But also when things aren’t going right or going the way we want it, I think we’re doing a really good job of washing those plays and learning from those plays and moving on to the next series.” Additionally, Penn State enters Saturday’s game with the …

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks have had Detroit’s number — could an improved Lions defense change that?

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell isn’t one to let a franchise’s losing history — particularly one that predates his arrival — cloud his judgment or get in his head. But even Campbell couldn’t help but acknowledge the recent history between the Lions and a Seattle Seahawks franchise that’s managed to beat him three consecutive years. You get tired of …

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night
3 months, 2 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
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 have had lots of recent success vs. Cards, but this version of Arizona looks much better
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions have had lots of recent success vs. Cards, but this version of Arizona looks much better

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions need a bounce-back win after last week’s disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. “They’re physical up front and they play good, they play well together, they play hard,” Campbell said. “So, this is going to be an outstanding test for us and they’re playing good football right now.” The lopsided …

Lions have 2nd straight playoff rematch, hosting Bucs after beating them in divisional round
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions have 2nd straight playoff rematch, hosting Bucs after beating them in divisional round

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay at Detroit Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 7 1/2. The visiting team has won the past four regular-season meetings between the one-time NFC Central rivals, including Detroit’s 20-6 win last October when Goff threw for a season-high 353 yards and two TDs. Stats and stuff The Bucs are the NFC’s only team that …

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

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 …

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions know they have to put the 2023 season behind them and focus on 2024. Detroit opens the season on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of their wild-card game in January — won by the Lions for the franchise’s first playoff victory in 40 years. “The hardest thing is that we’ve …

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 …

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 …

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
11 months, 1 week 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 …

49ers induce Lions collapse en route to NFC Championship win, will face Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII
11 months, 2 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, …

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 …

Analysis: Conference championships are set with familiar faces and new arrivals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Conference championships are set with familiar faces and new arrivals

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the AFC championship game for a sixth straight season and probably taking Taylor Swift with them along with Travis Kelce’s older, shirtless brother. Dan Campbell has the Detroit Lions one win away from the franchise’s first …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months, 3 weeks 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 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 advance to first NFC Championship since 1992 with win vs. Buccaneers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions advance to first NFC Championship since 1992 with win vs. Buccaneers

New York Times  

By Larry Holder, Colton Pouncy and Mike Jones It’s only the second time in NFL history that this statement has been true: The Detroit Lions are one win away from a berth in the Super Bowl. The Lions pulled away in the fourth quarter after both teams flip-flopped scoring throughout the first three quarters as Detroit knocked off the Tampa …

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 …

Lions’ first playoff win in 32 years was pure grit, followed by tears of joy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions’ first playoff win in 32 years was pure grit, followed by tears of joy

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Buccaneers vs Lions in the NFC divisional round matchup DETROIT — When the challenge of a lifetime presents itself, you never know how you’ll respond in the moment. That’s what this week was for the Detroit Lions, hosting their first playoff game in 30 years, in search of their first playoff win in 32 …

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 …

After wrapping up division, Lions aim for bigger goals going into the playoffs
1 year ago

After wrapping up division, Lions aim for bigger goals going into the playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions haven’t been in this situation for decades. It’s going to be loud, but we’re looking forward to it.” To get the top seed, though, the Lions need a little help. That means Detroit’s best chance at a first-round bye is in the hands of an old friend, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. WHAT’S WORKING …

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993
1 year ago

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s first season, the 6-foot-5 head coach cried during his postgame news conference …

Jared Goff throws Detroit Lions to brink of ending seven-year play-off wait
1 year ago

Jared Goff throws Detroit Lions to brink of ending seven-year play-off wait

The Independent  

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Lions pummel Broncos en route to 10th victory; can clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss Monday
1 year ago

Lions pummel Broncos en route to 10th victory; can clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss Monday

New York Times  

Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta caught three touchdown passes as the Detroit Lions walloped the Denver Broncos 42-17 to claim their 10th victory of the season, positioning themselves on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes — and completed 19 of 26 passes for 215 yards — in the first half alone …

Lions’ path to NFL playoffs: Detroit may see familiar foe in wild-card round
1 year ago

Lions’ path to NFL playoffs: Detroit may see familiar foe in wild-card round

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos We’re on to NFL Week 15, so it’s time for another peek at the Detroit Lions’ playoff outlook. According to the New York Times’ playoff simulator, the Lions still have a 99 percent chance to make the playoffs and a 91 percent chance to win the NFC North, based on 206,000 …

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 …

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