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 that after one loss, much less three.” It’s rare to see two NFL teams residing in different divisions face each other four years in a row, but that’s where we find ourselves heading into a Week 4 matchup between the Lions and Seahawks. Campbell is 0-3 against the Seahawks as Detroit’s head coach, with Seattle looking to make it 0-4 on “Monday Night Football.” As a franchise, the Lions have not beaten the Seahawks since October 28, 2012 — a streak spanning 12 years. “There’s a few things that are a little bit different in the way that they play, but for the most part, the scheme, the philosophy is very much intact,” Campbell said of Seattle’s defense.

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Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead
2 months ago

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead

Associated Press  

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Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
3 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

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 …

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks defense has been the NFL’s best through 3 weeks

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald was hired as a head coach largely because of his defensive mind, and his fingerprints have been all over that side of the ball during the Seattle Seahawks’ 3-0 start. And it’s all 11 guys.” 4 minutes of dominant defense for your enjoyment🍿 pic.twitter.com/4esGX29VyU — Seattle Seahawks September 24, 2024 Outside linebacker Boye Mafe is …

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 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 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 …

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 …

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Through two games, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have found a solution to their most glaring weakness from a season ago: defending the run. And the D-line, they’ve been great as far as stopping the run this year.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 Big-time Bounce Back: • How Bobby set the tone at practice • Unflappable vets, …

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 looking for a fix for the team’s defensive woes
2 years, 3 months ago

Lions looking for a fix for the team’s defensive woes

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says there’s a recurring theme for his team’s defensive struggles this season. “We’re in this vicious cycle right now.” In Sunday’s 48-45 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Lions allowed 555 yards to a team that had scored a total of 47 points in its first three games. “I think …

Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle
2 years, 3 months ago

Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell felt his offense needed to have a clean day. “If your offense scores 45 points, I think you have to win the game,” Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchison said. “Hats off to him — he’s a good corner,” Metcalf said, repeating the phrase he used earlier in the week. Being a competitor, …

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