Lions haven’t taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record
1 month 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 the opponents to two field goals, you obviously had a number of guys who played very, very well,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. So are we.” What’s working The Lions are leading the NFL in scoring at 33.6 points per game on the 80th anniversary of the last time they finished first in that category.

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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 …

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 looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. That’s the way we’re built.” The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after trailing by at least 15 points and throwing five interceptions. Streaking St. Brown Detroit’s offense was sluggish in its first two …

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions
1 month, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions

CNN  

CNN — Despite throwing a career-high five interceptions, Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to a come-from-behind 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football at NRG Stadium. The Lions trailed 23-7 heading into halftime after Goff threw three interceptions in the first half. Detroit rattled off 16 unanswered points to tie the game with just over five …

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 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 Struggle to Overcome Titans Despite Scoring 52 Points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Struggle to Overcome Titans Despite Scoring 52 Points

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions' 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans was a strange game, with the offense struggling to find its rhythm despite having 225 yards of offense. Despite the offensive struggles, the defense forced four turnovers and allowed only 40 return yards on 23 kicks. The Lions' performance highlights the importance of special teams, but they need to find more …

Lions Dominate 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 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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games
2 months, 4 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 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, 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. …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Lions converted 4 of 5 fourth-down tries, with the Chargers going 3 for 3 — not counting another fourth-down conversion that came on a penalty — to tie for the second-most converted fourth downs in a game since at least 1991. If it holds, Stroud could become …

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 …

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power
1 year, 1 month ago

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions are 6-2, first in the NFC North and second in the NFC. And if you’re into the more traditional rushing stats, Gibbs ranks fifth in the NFL in yards per rush at 5.3. The Lions have allowed the fifth-fewest yards per game on average this season, giving up 296.9 yards. A year ago, the Lions ranked 29th …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

Lions pass rush never gets started in 37-31 loss to Seahawks
1 year, 3 months ago

Lions pass rush never gets started in 37-31 loss to Seahawks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions knew they had a potential matchup advantage going into Sunday’s game with the Seattle Seahawks. “We made some critical errors, and that will get you beat every time,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the 37-31 loss. Seattle’s starting tackles — Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas — both missed the game, but Smith didn’t believe …

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 likely looking for help on defense in free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

Lions likely looking for help on defense in free agency

Associated Press  

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

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 — …

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb. “I’m just trying to play my role and make sure that I put this team in the best chance to win.” The Lions got a solid showing for three quarters from the NFL’s worst defense, …

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 may have double digits in losses for 5th year in a row
2 years, 3 months ago

Lions may have double digits in losses for 5th year in a row

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS New faces: DE Aidan Hutchinson, WR Jameson Williams, WR DJ Chark Jr., S DeShon Elliott, LBs Jarrad Davis. Strengths: The Lions will lean on their offensive line, hoping their five starters stay together after not playing one game as a group last year. Over/under wins: 6.5 Expectations: If Detroit’s defense struggles, it will likely lead to at least …

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 …

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19
3 years, 1 month ago

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jared Goff was under immediate pressure from Aaron Donald when he dropped back late in a one-score game. Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Ramsey made an end-zone interception with five minutes left in the Rams’ 28-19 victory over Goff and winless Detroit on Sunday. He’s our leader.” Cooper Kupp …

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions
3 years, 2 months ago

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell doesn’t like watching film when he’s angry. That’s generally all it is.” WHAT’S WORKING TE T.J. Hockenson has been the one offensive player able to give the Lions a chance to complete a pass for more than 6 or 6 yards. “Every game in the NFL is against a tough opponent, but he’s going to be …

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now
3 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t considering a change at quarterback. “I’m not putting all of this on Jared Goff, because this is a collective performance by our offense,” Campbell said after the Lions fell to 0-6 with a lopsided 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. “I don’t think defenses are doing anything special to take away our …

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