Pride of Detroit

Football has become cynical, deathly so. Only the best quarterbacks, only the top stories, culture means winning and not much else. When Dan Campbell came to town, it was far from that; a hope that things could change, a will to built culture and a new way for a franchise everyone had dismissed.

As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventually elected to give it a go. In the end, not only did…

The Detroit Lions are on a bye this week, but defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has a busy schedule ahead of him anyway. Though he got some time to enjoy the Pistons game on Monday night, he’ll be in virtual meetings nearly the rest of the week. Per NFL Network, Glenn is scheduled to have four…

As voters submit their votes for the NFL’s 2024 Coach of the Year, let me offer one final piece of evidence in support of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Much has been made about how Campbell manages a game, particularly his propensity of going for it on fourth down—sometimes in unconventional situations. I use the…

With the Detroit Lions locking up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, fans now have the privilege of relaxing for a weekend of anxiety-free NFL Playoff football. The following weekend, the Lions will match up with the lowest remaining seed in the NFC that advances through the Wild Card round.

Sleep deprived but ecstatic. Detroit Lions fans are waking up celebrating a huge victory over their division rivals to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Many were nervous for the showdown with so much on the line, but the Lions took down the Vikings 31-9 on “Sunday Night Football,” winning the NFC North…

With the end of the regular season upon us, the 2025 NFL head coaching carousel is set to begin. The Detroit Lions will undoubtedly be in many headlines, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn enter the offseason as two of the hottest candidates for head coaching jobs this cycle. Of course,…

The Dan Campbell speech after a Detroit Lions win has become appointment viewing. That is especially the case after the Lions do something they’ve never done before. Say, for example, going 15-2, sweeping their entire division, winning back-to-back NFC North titles, and earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Those are all first-time accomplishments for the…

While the Detroit Lions still have the 2024-25 playoffs in front of them, the regular season is complete and that means we now know who their opponents will be for the 2025 season. While the full schedule, including dates and times, won’t be released until May, we do know who Detroit’s home and away opponents…

During the Detroit Lions’ emphatic win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team suffered two more injuries to their defense. Defensive tackle Pat O’Connor has a calf injury, while cornerback Terrion Arnold has a foot injury. Both players were initially ruled questionable to return but later downgraded to out. There was no update on O’Connor after…

The regular season finale did not disappoint, unless you are from the state of Minnesota. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings entered Week 18 with historic 14-2 records, tied for the NFC North lead. The winner of this tilt would earn themselves the first seed in the NFC and a much-needed bye week. The loser…

The rest of the NFL is waiting. The playoff brackets are nearly set. But there’s one more piece of business to take care of and it’s a big one. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are set to face off on “Sunday Night Football” in a game that has huge implications for the NFC playoffs.…

With the conclusion of the 1 p.m. ET games in Week 18, the NFC playoff picture is starting to become clear. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the New Orleans Saints punched their ticket into the postseason, establishing the seven playoff teams in the NFC: The Lions, Vikings, Packers, Eagles, Commanders, Buccaneers, and Rams. The…

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Detroit Lions linebacker and captain, Alex Anzalone, WILL PLAY in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. After breaking his forearm six weeks ago, Anzalone was able to get back on the practice field this week and was activated to the 53-man roster on Saturday. Despite the positive vibes, Anzalone…

The Detroit Lions are hosting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night with a lot on the line. The NFC North, the number one seed in the NFC playoffs, and as a result, home field advantage in the playoffs are all on the line. As those of you subscribed to POD Direct Newsletter already know, it’s…

The Detroit Lions made several roster changes, just over 24 hours, ahead of their all-important Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. In addition to activating LB Alex Anzalone and WR/RET Kalif Raymond from injured reserve, the Lions placed CB Emmanuel Mosely on the reserve/non-football illness list (NFI), signed DB Morice Norris to the active…

Week 18 kicks off with a Saturday doubleheader on ESPN and ABC! The AFC North, the only AFC division still up for grabs, will be decided today, as the Baltimore Ravens (11-5) host the Cleveland Browns (3-13) at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) at 8 p.m. ET.

You may have recently poured your energy into thinking about what lies ahead in 2025, but there’s still business from 2024 to take care of as the NFL regular season wraps up this weekend. For the final time this regular season, the Pride of Detroit staff have made their picks for the entire slate of…

The Detroit Lions have mostly hid their intentions about the status for linebacker Alex Anzalone this week. The veteran linebacker returned to practice this week after suffering a broken forearm in Week 11, but it’s unclear if the Lions would play him in such a short period of time. He is officially listed as questionable…

As I am writing this, I find myself thinking, “Is it Sunday yet?” Thinking back, this is also exactly how I felt leading up to the first playoff game last year. The week leading up to the game felt as if it was moving in slow motion, and don’t even get me started on how…