David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North
1 year, 2 months ago

David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Montgomery rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions asserted themselves as the team to beat in the NFC North, dominating the first half and beating the Green Bay Packers 34-20 on Thursday night. He became the first Lion to rush for three touchdowns at Green Bay and the first Detroit player to top 100 yards rushing with three TDs since James Stewart in 2000. The Lions beat the Packers for a fourth straight time, a streak that also includes the final game of last season, when Detroit denied Green Bay a playoff spot in Aaron Rodgers' last game with the Packers.

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Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
19 hours, 33 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 keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play
4 days, 21 hours ago

Lions keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury. “That’s a positive.” Campbell said Montgomery is getting another opinion on his knee injury, which occurred Sunday during the Lions’ 48-42 loss to the Bills. “We’re in a waiting …

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 …

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 host Packers on Thursday night, hoping to push winning streak to franchise-record 11 straight
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions host Packers on Thursday night, hoping to push winning streak to franchise-record 11 straight

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit and Green Bay, longtime rivals and current contenders, will have much at stake when they meet Thursday night in the Motor City. “This is the type of stuff that you live for and it’s also the type of stuff that gets you ready for the tournament.” Green Bay also has a lot to play for because it …

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Detroit Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. The Packers have won their past five division road games, including a 29-22 win at Detroit last year on Thanksgiving when Jordan Love threw a 53-yard TD to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with three TDs.. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who is from Michigan, …

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. “And that’s how you play good defense.” That defense needs to be at its best Thursday as the Packers close a stretch of three games in 12 days by visiting the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, who have the NFL’s …

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 …

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 …

Lions Looking Like Contender as Expected, Leaning on Jared Goff's Arm, Run Game and Playmaking DBs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Looking Like Contender as Expected, Leaning on Jared Goff's Arm, Run Game and Playmaking DBs

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions are looking like a Super Bowl contender, with their offense performing well and their defense holding their own against tough opponents. Despite missing key players, the team has shown resilience and adaptability, with Jared Goff leading the offense to new heights. The defense, led by Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, has been a force, and the team's …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

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 …

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 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.

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 …

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 …

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Michael-Shawn Dugar, Colton Pouncy and Mark Puleo Quarterbacking doesn’t get more efficient than Jared Goff’s showing Monday night. GO DEEPER Goff gets game ball from Dan Campbell day after historic performance Against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff’s perfect night through the air — which totaled nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns — powered the Lions to a 42-29 victory at …

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 …

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night

Associated Press  

Seattle at Detroit Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. The Seahawks are the first team since the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers to win their first three games while holding each opponent to fewer than 150 yards passing. Injuries Kenneth Walker seems on the verge of returning after missing two games, although with a condensed schedule of three games in an 11-day span, …

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

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch
3 months, 1 week ago

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Baker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch. “I wasn’t expecting to get to the end zone from that far out, but I made a couple guys miss,” Mayfield said after the longest touchdown run …

Lions have 2nd straight playoff rematch, hosting Bucs after beating them in divisional round
3 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Purdy’s 51-yard pass that deflected off a defender’s facemask into Aiyuk’s hands helped the Niners rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit …

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in

Daily Mail  

Step aside Taylor Swift. The San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl after beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball after it rebounded off Kindle Vildor for a huge 49ers gain Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns to turn the game in favor of San Francisco Brock Purdy celebrates after handing the ball to McCaffrey …

The 49ers host the Lions in NFC title game with a spot in Super Bowl on the line
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The 49ers host the Lions in NFC title game with a spot in Super Bowl on the line

Associated Press  

DETROIT at SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 7, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Lions G Jonah Jackson and TE Brock Wright will miss the game after being hurt last week.. Return specialist and WR Kalif Raymond will miss a third straight game for the Lions.. C Frank Ragnow is playing through a sprained …

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months ago

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a six-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of …

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams need to account for where Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is lining up at all times. Quarterback Matt Stafford returns to Ford Field for the first time since the Rams acquired him in a 2021 trade for Jared Goff and draft picks. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021, made the Pro Bowl …

Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb could only watch from the sideline in the final seconds of the best game of his career, hoping it would be enough for a 16th consecutive home victory for the Dallas Cowboys. The first of Dak Prescott’s two touchdown passes was a 92-yarder to Lamb, and Dallas stopped the third 2-point try from the Lions …

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1½, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Jayden Reed didn’t play last week and has been a limited participant in practice.. Packers S Darnell Savage has sat out two straight games and practiced on a limited basis this week. With OLB Marcus Davenport out for the past nine games and …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
11 months, 3 weeks 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 hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

Lions, Bears meet again after Detroit’s wild rally for win 3 weeks ago
1 year ago

Lions, Bears meet again after Detroit’s wild rally for win 3 weeks ago

Associated Press  

DETROIT at CHICAGO Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs has joined Najee Harris, Saquon Barkley, Marcus Allen and Joe Cribbs as the only players in league history to run for 600 yards and five TDs and catch 40-plus catches through the first 10 games of a career.. Bruce Irvin, a 36-year-old edge rusher, had a sack in …

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3
1 year 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 …

Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
1 year ago

Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jordan Love dropped back and threw deep on his first snap, taking advantage of what the Green Bay Packers thought the Detroit Lions defense would give them. Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading Green Bay to a 29-22 win over …

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at DETROIT Thursday, 12:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Lions by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. SERIES NOTES: The Lions, with four straight wins in the series, have a chance to win five in a row for the first time since an 11-game winning streak from 1949-54.. Green Bay is playing Detroit on Thanksgiving for the 22nd …

Lions have little time to celebrate comeback win over the Bears with Packers up next on Thanksgiving
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions have little time to celebrate comeback win over the Bears with Packers up next on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962 and yet they can’t celebrate because they’re hosting the rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. Coach Dan Campbell said they played some of their best football of the season in the last four minutes of the 31-26 comeback win over the Chicago Bears. …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

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 …

Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second field goal
1 year, 1 month ago

Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second field goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dan Campbell wanted to make sure his team had the ball until the last second, even if it meant passing up a chance to take the lead. “I’m sure in his head he didn’t want to give Justin the ball back with a minute and a half,” said Goff, who threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns. …

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have already taken a big step forward. “We have left so much out there and we’ve still played well enough to get six wins, but we need to take it up another notch.” After spending the bye week studying the team, Campbell and his staff think they’ve found three significant areas of …

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 1 month ago

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sydney Brown had no idea what the call was. If he says he’s all right, then we’re going to roll with it.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni trusted the stability of his star quarterback’s knee enough to approve four “Brotherly Shove” sneaks throughout the game — a fourth-down conversion, a third-down conversion, a third-and-goal score and a run that …

NFC North-leading Lions head into the bye with their best record in nearly a decade
1 year, 1 month 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 lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions can trace their turnaround to hitting more than missing in the draft. Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, LaPorta had eight receptions for 57 yards with a score, and the rookies helped the Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday night. “You could tell he was feeling it.” The …

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 …

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