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Billy Sims, Detroit Lions (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions‘ new regime continues to mold this team. Change isn’t only a good thing for these Motor City cats, but necessary. For the last dozen seasons, the Detroit Lions’ identity was quarterback Matthew Stafford. For years there have often been discussions about how this

Derrick Barnes #55 of the Detroit Lions (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Winning will be hard until Lions achieve balance by Robert Jones The Detroit Lions led the Green bay Packers 17-14 at halftime on Monday, but despite the lead it almost felt inevitable on every drive that the Packers were going to

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions are 0-2 with no wins in sight. While their record isn’t important during this rebuilding season, it’s hard to win without balance. This is a rebuilding season for the Lions. Anyone who tells you anything different isn’t paying attention to what’s happening on

Ifeatu Melifonwu, Detroit Lions (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Well, that was fun, for a while. The Detroit Lions fell to 0-2 on Monday night as they lost 35-17 to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. While the final score might not indicate it, this was actually a close game until a few

Last week, we took the over in the Lions-Packers game and hit. This week, the Ravens come to town to face a Lions team that’s hung tough against the 49ers and Packers so far. I mean, how brutal is this Lions schedule going to be? Anyway, the thing you have to like as a Lions

It’s no secret that it takes a full four-quarter effort to defeat the Green Bay Packers on their home turf.  As such, the Detroit Lions’ strong opening half was not nearly enough to hang with their long-time rivals. Tailback Aaron Jones racked up four touchdowns and the Packers outscored the Lions 21-0 in the second half in

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY NETWORK) The Detroit Lions offensive line is in a state of flux with Taylor Decker’s injury. But with Penei Sewell shining bright, it’s a good problem to have. For Lions fans, it’s been the same problem year after year for a few decades; the rushing

Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions lost their opener to San Francisco. There are no silver linings for a team that chronically loses, but there just might be a glimmer of hope. As we all know, new head coach Dan Campbell has been a straight shooter with the

After a massive comeback to close out the game against the 49ers in Week 1, the Lions head into their game against the Packers facing another tough challenge against a motivated squad coming off an embarrassing loss to the Saints. Can Jared Goff and the offense keep the hot hand they discovered late against the

After a failed come-from-behind attempt on Sunday, one big story is finally seeing what would happen with the Detroit Lions passing game. Ladies and gentlemen: welcome to the Motor City dink and dunk offense. Well into the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers, zero Lions wide receivers had a reception of more than 10

As expected, the Detroit Lions fall to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 on Sunday by a final score of 41-33. The Lions trailed 38-10 early in the 3rd quarter, but new head coach Dan Campbell’s team did not give up and cut that lead to a one-possession game late and came up short

Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Three years ago, the Detroit Lions opened the season with a new coaching staff. And they got run out of their own building, losing 48-17 to the New York Jets to open the Matt Patricia era. Three years later it looked like the Lions would open

They made it close after a struggling for three quarters. Still, too many mistakes cost the Detroit Lions as they embarked on a new journey after an offseason full of changes. The Lions found themselves in an early double-digit hole and were never able to recover in a 41-33 loss against the San Francisco 49ers

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by DetroitFreePress Syndication) The Detroit Lions are ready to open the season with Jared Goff as their new field general. How Goff performs will decide what the Lions do next April. It’s a new season with a new regime and a new quarterback. It couldn’t possibly smell more like a

The Detroit Lions play their home opener this Sunday versus the San Francisco Forty-Niners. What do they have to do to bring home a victory? Detroit Lions fans have been waiting for months to see their team take the field and this Sunday, the wait is over. The Lions square off against the San Francisco

The Detroit Lions start their season on Sept. 12, 2021 versus the San Francisco 49ers. The defense will have a major test against an explosive offense. Within the Lions’ defense, their resides an undrafted cornerback who is ready to show the NFL that he’s legit. His name is AJ Parker. Parker stands at 5-foot-11 weighing

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The 2021 Detroit Lions are a very different team than last year. The question that remains, however, is whether they are any more competitive. There is a new sheriff in Motown as new head coach Dan Campbell and new general manager Brad Holmes will try what

Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions: Is it possible the defense will be ahead of the offense? by Robert Jones The Detroit Lions open their 2021 season at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Two teams that appear to be trending in opposite directions. The Lions, finishing last season

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by DetroitFreePress Syndication) The Detroit Lions are starting to prepare for the season opener. Is it possible that the defense is ahead of the offense? The Dan Campbell era is just one week away from playing its first meaningful game. Next Sunday,  Ford Field will host the San Francisco 49ers

Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions have made their cuts down to the 53 man roster. In the process, Dan Campbell proved that he is true to his word. This is a brutal week in the NFL. A week when many lifelong dreams are dashed. A week when