Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
3 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals’ defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. Detroit’s defense kept Kyler Murray and Arizona out of the end zone in the second half, giving up just one field goal. But I’m excited about the road ahead.” A few minutes after Murray’s interception, Arizona’s Dennis Gardeck picked off a pass by Goff to give the Cardinals great field position at Detroit’s 33-yard line. If we keep playing like that, clean up some mistakes, we’ll be back on track.” Injuries Lions: S Ifeatu Melifonwu and CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. were among six inactives.. LB Derrick Barnes left in the first half and didn’t return.. TE Sam LaPorta was seen limping and came out of the game multiple times.

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Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
17 hours, 51 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 …

Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak
1 week ago

Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Josh Allen took a shotgun snap, moved up in the pocket and backed up, rolled left and threw right. Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 victory Sunday that snapped the Detroit Lions ' franchise-record 11-game winning streak. “That’s how …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Brilliant performance by Kyler Murray leads Cardinals over Jets 31-6 for 4th straight victory
1 month, 1 week ago

Brilliant performance by Kyler Murray leads Cardinals over Jets 31-6 for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray surveyed the field for a moment before getting absolutely clobbered by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, who hit Murray so hard from the blind side that the quarterback’s helmet flew off and landed several yards behind him. “They were not prepared to play, we didn’t execute even close to our standard,” Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich …

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 …

Kyler Murray, Cardinals blow out Jets for fourth straight win: Key takeaways
1 month, 1 week ago

Kyler Murray, Cardinals blow out Jets for fourth straight win: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Zack Rosenblatt and Chris Licata The Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets continued in opposite trajectories Sunday. Quarterback Kyler Murray’s three touchdowns and precision passing helped the Cardinals blow out Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 31-6 to secure their fourth consecutive win and fifth in the last six games. — Zack Rosenblatt, Jets senior writer Arizona picking …

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 …

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' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles

Associated Press  

Jared Goff throws for 315 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions lose 47-9 to the Cowboys. The loss is a blow to their playoff hopes, as they trail by 14 points at halftime. The Lions' offense struggled throughout the game, and their defense was unable to stop the Cowboys' rushing attack. The game was marred by several controversial officiating …

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, …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
11 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. 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 time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history. …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months 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 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 …

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory
11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory

LA Times  

Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes during a 24-23 victory over the Rams in the NFC wild-card playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff played error free and ended the Rams’ season by leading the Lions to a 24-23 victory in an NFC wild-card game in front of 66,637 fans starved for a postseason victory. Goff, the top pick by the Rams …

Carson Wentz leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th seed with a 21-20 win over the 49ers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Carson Wentz leads the Rams to the NFC’s 6th seed with a 21-20 win over the 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Carson Wentz did his job filling in for Matthew Stafford, and now Stafford gets the chance for a highly anticipated playoff matchup against his former team. Wentz threw one of his two touchdown passes to record-setting Puka Nacua and ran for a score to lead the Los Angeles Rams to a 21-20 victory over the San …

Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly’s playoff path
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes as Cardinals rally past Eagles, disrupt Philly’s playoff path

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts’ desperation heave was intercepted to seal the Eagles’ fourth loss this month and one that meant so much more. Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon returned to Philly and got his biggest win yet in his first season as Arizona’s coach. “Man, I’m not worried at all but there’s a lot to learn from a game …

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 …

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 …

Matthew Stafford throws 2 TD passes, Rams rise in NFC playoff race with 28-20 win over Commanders
1 year ago

Matthew Stafford throws 2 TD passes, Rams rise in NFC playoff race with 28-20 win over Commanders

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On the second play of the second half, Cooper Kupp found himself running completely alone down the Commanders’ sideline behind their NFL-worst pass defense. Matthew Stafford still nearly overthrew his wide-open target, but Kupp made a fingertip catch to score the key touchdown Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams, who have grabbed almost every opportunity they’ve had …

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
1 year ago

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought. Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and Detroit routed the Denver Broncos 42-17 on Saturday night. The NFC North-leading Lions could clinch a spot in the postseason for the first …

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 …

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs
1 year ago

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff struggled to move his offense consistently for the second game in five days. If we clean a couple things up, I think we’ll get back in a rhythm and be just fine.” In the Lions’ 31-26 win over the Bears on Sunday, Goff threw three interceptions for the first time in three years …

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 …

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ embattled and embarrassed defense reached new lows in Sunday’s 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions. “We needed one stop, especially late in the game, and we couldn’t get it.” It was apparent from their third snap on defense that the Chargers were going to have a tough time getting stops. “We pride ourselves …

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive in return from ACL injury as Cardinals beat Falcons 25-23
1 year, 1 month ago

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive in return from ACL injury as Cardinals beat Falcons 25-23

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray and his surgically repaired right knee were in trouble for a brief moment on the final drive of the fourth quarter. “But God blessed me with the ability to do things like that.” Murray threw for 249 yards and ran for a touchdown in his return from an ACL tear, Matt Prater made a game-winning …

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. …

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive vs. Falcons: How the Cardinals QB fared in return from torn ACL
1 year, 1 month ago

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive vs. Falcons: How the Cardinals QB fared in return from torn ACL

New York Times  

Kyler Murray made his first start since tearing his ACL in Week 14 of the 2022 season and led the Arizona Cardinals to a 25-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: After the Falcons took the lead on a 9-yard Desmond Ridder touchdown run, Murray led the Cardinals on an 11-play, 70-yard drive …

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 …

Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6
1 year, 2 months ago

Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jared Goff and the streaking Detroit Lions keep finding different ways to win. A week after improving on their best start in more than a decade without injured star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, the NFC North leaders used Goff’s arm and a stingy defense to overcome the loss of leading rusher David Montgomery to beat the sputtering …

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

David Montgomery hat-trick lifts Detroit Lions over Green Bay Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

David Montgomery hat-trick lifts Detroit Lions over Green Bay Packers

The Independent  

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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 …

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, …

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23
2 years ago

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty of time and threw deep twice, taking advantage of big-play receivers the Detroit Lions added for him this season. Goff had a 41-yard pass to rookie Jameson Williams and a 48-yard pass to DJ Chark for two of his three touchdown throws in the first half, …

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