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 win we can.” “On that final play, I had no clue what was going on,” Alim McNeill said. “We’re going to enjoy this first Thanksgiving win since I’ve been here, and our guys are going to enjoy it,” Campbell said.

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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
6 days, 12 hours ago

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. “We’re going to have to play well and continue to improve, chasing our best football.” Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was …

Poor clock management on final drive costly for Bears in 23-20 loss to Lions on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Poor clock management on final drive costly for Bears in 23-20 loss to Lions on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Chicago Bears could have celebrated a huge comeback and an upset win on Thursday. “It got loud, and I don’t think Larry heard the count,” Williams said. I took the sack and tried to get everybody lined up for the final play.” As Williams tried to get the play off, Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn’t call Chicago’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 …

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 …

NFC-leading Lions host Bears on Thanksgiving, trying to stop 7-game losing streak on the holiday
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, so we’ll have NFL football on all day — and there’s nothing better than football and mountains of food. Last week’s record: 2-2-1, -0.20 units Season record: 26-28-3, -3.70 units, -6.1% ROI Here are three plays to kick off the week, including one on Thanksgiving. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 13 Chicago Bears at …

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 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 …

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home
2 months, 1 week ago

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bears have their guy, Cowboys shocked at home

New York Times  

It was an unnerving sight: an NFL head coach disappearing into the blue medical tent on the sideline during a game, then walking to the locker room with the training staff. That means Williams has thrown for nine touchdowns in his first six starts, matching the total the Bears’ last two first-round picks at quarterback amassed across their entire first …

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, …

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

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 …

Rams succeed at frustrating the Lions but not beating them ... again
3 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

The Uniquely Cruel Collapse of the Detroit Lions
54 years, 11 months 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 …

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, …

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

For Jared Goff, Rams-Lions game about more than himself. ‘I want to be a part of this win’
11 months, 1 week ago

For Jared Goff, Rams-Lions game about more than himself. ‘I want to be a part of this win’

LA Times  

Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledges the connections in Sunday’s wild-card game against the Rams, but quickly added, “I so badly want to win a playoff game for this city that hasn’t had one for so long.” Jared Goff has his share of picture-perfect memories from his five seasons as quarterback of the Rams. “Obviously there’s a personal connection there, not …

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 …

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 worried more about how Bears are playing than the possibility of payback for earlier comeback
1 year ago

Lions worried more about how Bears are playing than the possibility of payback for earlier comeback

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Detroit Lions aren’t too worried about the Chicago Bears looking for payback. I’m worried about what this team presents.” The Lions look to beat the Bears for the second time in four weeks when they visit Soldier Field on Sunday. “I think if we can just kind of carry what we did the first 56 …

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 …

Roger Goodell says TV networks are asking for NFC North-leading Lions, who host Packers on Thursday
1 year, 1 month ago

Roger Goodell says TV networks are asking for NFC North-leading Lions, who host Packers on Thursday

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions for many years were a team people had to watch on Thanksgiving. “We’re getting networks asking for the Lions,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an interview with Fox 2 Detroit before attending Detroit’s last game at Ford Field. “It’s great to be going back to the state I’m from, and hopefully we can spoil …

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. …

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 …

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

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 …

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos
1 year, 2 months ago

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised his team’s passion and energy. He said the team’s execution was “really good in spots,” and that was “a big improvement.” He pointed to what he called “a lot good moments in there.” It was quite the take on Chicago’s 14th consecutive loss dating to last season, one in which the Bears blew …

Lions’ win over Packers shows again they know how to thrive and survive
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions’ win over Packers shows again they know how to thrive and survive

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Packers vs. “Send us anywhere,” Lions quarterback Jared Goff said, matter of factly after the Lions emerged with a 34-20 win over the Packers to stand alone atop the NFC North. Best records since Week 9 last season W-L *49ers: 12-0 *Chiefs: 11-2 *Bengals: 9-2 DETROIT LIONS: 11-3 *Eagles: …

Lions seek to take early control of NFC North by beating Packers for 4th straight time
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions seek to take early control of NFC North by beating Packers for 4th straight time

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — When the Detroit Lions previously visited Lambeau Field, they knocked Green Bay out of playoff contention in what turned out to be Aaron Rodgers’ final game in a Packers uniform. “It’s definitely going to be a huge game and one that we’ve got to win,” Packers quarterback Jordan Love said. “It’s a new year.” This Green …

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week
1 year, 2 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, 3 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 …

Lions spoil Chiefs’ celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL’s opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Lions spoil Chiefs’ celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL’s opener

Associated Press  

— The Lions walked into roaring Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night, where the Kansas City Chiefs are nearly unbeatable and were trying to open their latest Super Bowl title defense with a win, and proved what Detroit coach Dan Campbell has come to know in turning around the long downtrodden franchise. Under the bright spotlight of the NFL’s season opener, …

Lions can’t get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends
2 years ago

Lions can’t get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions came into Thanksgiving on their first three-game winning streak in five years, thanks to some clutch plays late in games. “I’m frustrated, because I hate losing, and I told our guys that this one should sting,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the 28-25 loss. “But I’m proud of the way we played right to …

Bills-Browns game moves to Detroit amid heavy snowfall forecast in Buffalo
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills-Browns game moves to Detroit amid heavy snowfall forecast in Buffalo

New York Times  

By Tim Graham, Zac Jackson and Joe Buscaglia A highly anticipated snowfall game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on Sunday will move from Buffalo to Ford Field in Detroit. In 2014, before McDermott’s time, a snowstorm hit the Orchard Park area so hard that the NFL moved that Bills game against the Jets to Detroit on a Tuesday …

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30
2 years, 1 month ago

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Detroit Lions looked as if they were on their way to another loss trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter. Jamaal Williams scored on a 1-yard run in the closing minutes, Jared Goff threw for 236 yards and a touchdown, and Detroit overcame another dazzling effort by Chicago’s Justin Fields to beat the Bears 31-30 on …

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?

New York Times  

You would never know the Bears are 3-6 this week. For example, here’s a look at the Bears’ personnel packages in the first six games — “11 personnel” is one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. — Jason L. The Bears would be a strong candidate, and they’ll likely be one of the teams that can be …

Lions are ‘over’ losing close games, but how do they turn things around?
2 years, 1 month ago

Lions are ‘over’ losing close games, but how do they turn things around?

New York Times  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has been doing this for a while now. It’s why he’s of the belief that it only takes one win — even a close one — to break a team out of a funk and reverse course on an otherwise forgettable season. “The only way to clean up everything is to go back to work, that’s …

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress
2 years, 1 month 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 — …

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 …

Lions’ offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots
2 years, 2 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 …

Lions’ No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots

Associated Press  

DETROIT at NEW ENGLAND Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. LAST MEETING: Lions beat Patriots 26-10 on Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit LAST WEEK: Lions lost to Seahawks 48-45; Patriots lost to Green Bay 27-24 in OT. The Lions’ 26-10 home win in 2018 snapped a streak of four straight Patriots’ …

Lions win on final play, end winless string 29-27 over Vikes
3 years ago

Lions win on final play, end winless string 29-27 over Vikes

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Lions finally found a victory when Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting previously winless Detroit to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The 44-year-old Brady completed 38 of 51 throws, including touchdowns of 27 and 11 yards to Gronkowski — their first scoring passes since …

Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
3 years ago

Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff dropped back, looked left and let the football loose that Amon-Ra St. Brown squeezed tight as he sat in the end zone. Detroit finally found a way when Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Lions to a 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. “They …

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell to take out of Sunday’s 28-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “That gives me motivation and driven anger to get things right and help these guys as much as I can.” Knowing the Lions’ young, banged-up secondary wasn’t going to be able to stop Matthew …

Lions’ Campbell can’t hide tears for latest last-second loss
3 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell can’t hide tears for latest last-second loss

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell has tried to soak the Detroit Lions in his signature blend of confidence and enthusiasm, a 6-foot-5 energy drink of a head coach who is determined to hoist one of the NFL’s most historically unsuccessful franchises onto his broad shoulders. For all the tough talk, like his introductory promise the Lions would “bite a kneecap off” …

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