The Detroit Lions have their backup quarterback in Hendon Hooker. He’s got the job despite a summer of the Lions telling anyone that would listen that he’s not ready yet. Turns out he is ready. Hooker showed a lot of good stuff in the preseason with some smart decision making, good throws and exciting scrambles.
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Chet Lemon and Alan Trammell, stars from the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, reunite at Comerica Park during the World Series celebration on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Video by Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press. Read more from Seidel: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/08/29/chet-lemon-detroit-tigers-1984-team/74851096007/ More from the 1984 Tigers celebration: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/09/02/1984-detroit-tigers-still-feel-the-love-as-chet-lemons-return-shows/75041481007/ For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and
It’s officially Week 1, which means it’s time to kick off our 2024 Detroit Lions preview series. Over the next six days, our staff will be answering key questions about the season and making predictions for what will happen. You’ll have the opportunity to make your own predictions with a poll at the bottom of…
After an offseason that always feels like an eternity, football is finally back. The 2024 regular season gets underway on Thursday night with a marquee matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, kicking things off in spectacular fashion at Arrowhead. But before the action starts, now is the time to get in your
Every year following the NFL’s roster cutdowns, analyst Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice goes through and tabulates the average age of each of the 32 teams. The 2024 Detroit Lions have gotten older than recent previous editions of the team, but they’re still among the youngest rosters in the NFL. This year’s initial 53-man Lions
Here we go. The Detroit Lions will begin their 2024 season this Sunday night on national television against the Los Angeles Rams. With this little time to breathe before the season starts, we’re going to go game by game on the season and drop out final record prediction for the season. Let’s jump into it.
It’s officially Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season and the Detroit Lions will face off against the Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football.” When the schedule was released back in May, the Lions opened as three-point favorites, but according to the good folks over at Fan Duel Sportsbook, there’s been a slight change…
Everyone wants to see the Detroit Lions this season. The team is officially in a Super Bowl window and fans want to experience the ride with them. That experience will now come at a cost. The Lions currently have the highest average ticket price for the 2024 season and $254. This coming from data compiled
Who needs superstar players to win a fantasy matchup? These three players aren’t the flashiest but they’re all you’ll need in Week 1. QB Jared Goff | Detroit Lions By now, Goff’s home and road splits are well known. Last year, he completed 64.8% of his passes away from Ford Field throwing for 11 touchdowns
With the start of the 49ers season just days away, I’m eager to share my recollections of some of the most unforgettable Niners games I’ve witnessed. The following is the first installment of From the Stands. I’m not just sharing my memories but inviting you to be part of this journey, making this a collective
The best Lions vs Rams betting promos deliver bonus bets and more so you can get some action on this week’s NFC wild-card rematch that Detroit won by only a single point in January. That close score reflects how well these teams know each other, which is why the Lions have been hovering around the
For the third straight year, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has dropped a line of apparel with all of the proceed going to charity. But this isn’t any ordinary clothing line. No, this series of shirts, hoodies, and hats were designed with the help from children in the Fate Program. A little backstory:
Detroit Lions football is just a week away. Before you know it, Sunday night will be upon us and the Lions will be ready for another primetime bout against the Los Angeles Rams. The return of football means so many things to so many people. For me, who does this for a living, it’s a…
In one week, the Detroit Lions kick off their 2024 season. It’s one of the most anticipated seasons in Detroit history, with perhaps the highest expectations ever for the team. And rightly so. The defending NFC North champions were within a half of making the first Super Bowl in franchise history. Nearly all the key
Seemingly every year, one Detroit Lions receiver captures the hearts of the fanbase during the dog days of August. For a while, it was now-veteran receiver Tom Kennedy’s reign. Someone would pop off in the preseason, and while it was fun to watch, most understood that the production wasn’t likely to translate to the regular…
The Detroit Lions added some impressive names to their 16-man practice squad after roster cutdowns. From surprising veteran cuts like DT Kyle Peko and TE James Mitchell to wide receiver imports Tim Patrick and Allen Robinson, the Lions have a lot of accomplished talent on the practice squad. That led to the Lions earning the
The 2024 offseason has been defined by the Lions’ willingness to extend several in-house players. Each of the team’s major new deals worked out over the past few months have come on the offensive side of the ball and attention has now turned to one of Detroit’s ascending defenders. Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed
Bears Bears first-round QB Caleb Williams had an impressive preseason showing where he displayed his ability to improvise and make big plays. Chicago GM Ryan Poles is okay with Williams making the wild plays as long as it makes sense in that context. “I think that’s kind of the big thing,” Poles said, via the
With dozens of NFL experts weighing in, six Detroit Lions made ESPN’s list of top 100 players entering the 2024 season. Analysts were asked to evaluate players on how they expect the athletes will perform this upcoming season, rather than rate them on their past performances. Here’s where the six Lions landed: 19. Aidan Hutchinson,