SideLion Report

After returning to action on Sunday, Lions running back D’Andre Swift is eyeing a bigger role moving forward. After missing the previous three games, with the bye week in between, Lions running back D’Andre Swift returned to the lineup Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. He didn’t put up huge numbers, with just six carries on

Before Tuesday’s trade deadline, these three Detroit Lions could surprisingly be on the move. The NFL trade deadline is now just a day away. If the 1-6 Detroit Lions do anything, it will be trading veterans for draft picks or young players. Tight end T.J. Hockenson and defensive tackle Michael Brockers have been the most prominent

Amid a bad season defensively and after a rough outing on Sunday, Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant has been made the scapegoat. The NFL’s worst defense had a rough outing against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. On Monday, as first reported by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions fired

The Detroit Lions don’t seem close to doing anything good at 1-6, but head coach Dan Campbell has found his crutch word to describe the team’s ongoing ineptitude. NFL games do often tilt one way or the other based on a few plays. But’s also true that bad teams find ways to not make said plays,

After a high-octane first half on Sunday, the Detroit Lions faltered in the second half and lost 31-27 to the Miami Dolphins. Back in Dallas in Week 7, the Detroit Lions renewed a basic sense of optimism. The defense took strides, led by the youthful core expected to lead this team forward. The offense struggled

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 30: Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Ford Field on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez eyeing big plays as he asserts himself by Brad Berreman

Having asserted himself as a mainstay in the Detroit Lions’ defense, rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez now wants to make more impact plays. The Detroit Lions found a potential steal in the sixth round of April’s draft, and thus far linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has delivered. He has started all six games (headed for a seventh on

Michael Brockers is a healthy scratch again on Sunday, so will the veteran defensive tackle ask the Lions for his release? Based on his level of play over the last season-plus with the Detroit Lions, defensive tackle Michael Brockers should not playing much, if at all. With John Cominsky and Josh Paschal back in the

The Lions offense hopes to get back on track against the Dolphins in Week 8, and I’m targeting several players with Anytime TD Scorer bets as a result. Before we get into my best TD picks, make sure you claim the $2,000 in risk-free bets waiting for you across three different sportsbooks. I’ll explain each

Among four roster moves announced on Saturday, the Detroit Lions added kicker Michael Badgley to the active roster. Saturday has been an active day for the Detroit Lions at times this season, and this one was no different. On Saturday, the Lions announced the following roster moves. -Signed K Michael Badgley to Active Roster. -Elevated

The Detroit Lions may move Michael Brockers for almost anything before Tuesday’s trade deadline, and a recent proposal sends him west. After a decline in snaps recently, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Michael Brockers was a healthy scratch in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Dan Campbell offered all the expected sentiment the day

T.J. Hockenson has surfaced in trade speculation, but the Lions tight end is trying to keep the rumors in proper perspective. As the Detroit Lions look to be sellers before next Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, tight end T.J. Hockenson has become subject to speculation. The Lions would have to get a pretty good offer to

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 25: Running back D’Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Ben Johnson doesn’t think Detroit Lions offense has been figured

Despite a significant downturn over the last two games, Ben Johnson doesn’t think the Detroit Lions offense has been figured out. Through Week 4, the Detroit Lions had the NFL’s highest-scoring offense. Over the last two games, they have scored a total of six points with seven combined turnovers. Those last two games have come

It’s not too surprising, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell has acknowledged that guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai will not play this season. After a season where they never had all five projected starting offensive lineman on the field together, the Detroit Lions started off on the same foot with guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai going on IR with

On CBS Sports’ team-by-team buy or sell trade list heading toward the deadline, two Detroit Lions made the cut. The Detroit Lions, if they do anything, will be selling as next Tuesday’s trade deadline creeps closer. The list of players they would comfortably trade is naturally pretty short, so standing pat is certainly in play.

He’s had a mostly disappointing season thus far, but is Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson a lock for Week 8 fantasy football lineups? Outside of a huge game in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks (eight receptions for 179 yards and three touchdowns), Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has had a disappointing season so far.

After a very scary situation in Week 5, Lions defensive back Saivion Smith recounted what happened to him against the Patriots. Part of the Detroit Lions defensive changes in Week 5 against the New England Patriots was Saivion Smith, a cornerback by trade, getting a start at one of the safety spots. But on the

Jared Goff has really struggled over the last two games, and the Lions are refocusing him to fix his most foundational flaw. Over the last two games for the Detroit Lions, on each side of a bye against two tough defenses on the road, quarterback Jared Goff has a 67.5 passer rating with zero touchdowns,

T.J. Hockenson is on a short list of players the Detroit Lions could consider moving before the trade deadline, and these four teams could make a solid offer. The 1-5 Detroit Lions are a seller in the days before next Tuesday’s trade deadline, should they be so motivated to make a deal or other teams