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The Detroit Lions left some offensive opportunities on the field Sunday, and Jared Goff lamented them with a number in mind after the game.  The Detroit Lions had a solid offensive showing Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, scoring 35 points and putting up 386 yards. If not for a pick-six by Eagles’ cornerback James Bradberry,

The Detroit Lions dropped their season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 38-35 in a very entertaining contest. The Detroit Lions took the field in their home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and went toe-to-toe for most of the game. Ultimately they just didn’t have enough juice to match a very talented

Even as other tight ends continue to get paid, T.J. Hockenson says he’s not worried about his contract situation. Picking up T.J. Hockenson’s fifth-year option for next season felt like a mere placeholder for a multi-year deal between he and the Detroit Lions. But that deal is not yet done, with the season opener here

Dan Campbell turned the Detroit Lions into America’s favorite rebuilding team. In his honor, FanDuel Sportsbook is helping rebuild your bank account with $150 in free bets guaranteed. Bet $5, Win $150 Guaranteed at FanDuel It’s an exciting time to be a Lions fan. The roster is much improved, the team is lovable, and now

ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN – JULY 27: Levi Onwuzurike #91 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 27, 2022 at the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Tahir Whitehead officially retires from the NFL as a Detroit Lion by Brad Berreman

After 10 NFL seasons, and six with the Lions, Tahir Whitehead went back to Allen Park on Friday to announce his retirement.  Tahir Whitehead spent his final four NFL seasons in other uniforms. But the 2012 fifth-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions out of Temple was back in town on Friday, as he signed

Heading into Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, here are three best bets to make on the Detroit Lions. The worst loss of the 2021 season for the Detroit Lions came in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia did whatever it wanted on the ground, to the tune of 236 yards and

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has had some productive season openers, and he seems sure to continue that Sunday against the Eagles. Many Lions fans remember T.J. Hockenson’s historic NFL debut. Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the 2019 season, he had six receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown. Repeating that 100-yard

21. Lions (24): C Frank Ragnow’s return from a 2021 foot injury means Detroit just might emerge with the league’s top offensive line in 2022. Syndication Detroit Free Press Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson looking to extend his Week 1 history by Brad Berreman Here’s the final Week 1 injury report for the Detroit Lions

In a better circumstance than he was at this time last year, Lions quarterback Jared Goff is comfortable and set up to take control in what looks like a huge season in his career. Expectations certainly weren’t high for Jared Goff in 2021, entering his first season with the Detroit Lions as they entered a

A new Madden 23 sim has a massive projection for Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams. Heading into Week 1, our friends over at App Trigger have run a full season simulation for the Madden 23 video game. Spoiler….the Detroit Lions don’t quite make the playoffs with a 7-10 record. In real-life, that would

After a league-winning run as a fantasy stud to close out his rookie season, a Yahoo! fantasy analyst went with a big bold prediction for Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2022. It’s not breaking news at this point, but Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a big final six weeks of his rookie season. With

Frank Ragnow has joined the list of banged up Lions’ offensive lineman, and with his game status in question a center was added to the practice squad. First it was right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who went on IR with a back injury. Then his listed replacement on the depth chart, Tommy Kraemer, popped up with

T.J. Hockenson has seen another tight end with a lesser resume get a nice contract, raising the stakes for himself and the Lions. When the Detroit Lions picked up tight end T.J. Hockenson’s fifth-year option for 2023, a contract extension felt like a formality. But the price of poker changed when the Cleveland Browns gave

He probably isn’t easily benched this week, Week 1, but Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is an absolute must-start in fantasy against the Eagles. Given where he was drafted, in the early-middle rounds just below the top tier of tight ends, a lot of T.J. Hockenson’s fantasy owners are probably starting him without much question

The Detroit Lions cut Shaun Dion Hamilton a couple weeks ago, but he’s coming back to be on the coaching staff. When the Detroit Lions reduced their active roster from 85 to 80 players on Aug. 23, linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was the one player who was cut as others were placed on the PUP

Week 1 is just days away now, and here are five bold predictions for the Detroit Lions in 2022. The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2022 season with high hopes, even if it’s ultimately just a step toward a playoff spot with the full payoff to come in 2023. With an easier schedule than

Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai will miss the first four games at least, but head coach Dan Campbell offered some clarity on the injury Wednesday. The Detroit Lions will open a second straight season without one of their starting offensive lineman, as right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai was placed on IR Monday. He will of course miss

Oct 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift (32) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 3 key matchups for Week 1 by Zach Payne The Detroit Lions will open

The Detroit Lions’ defense almost has to be better this year, but ESPN is clearly not ready to buy into that even a little bit. By a lot of measures, the Detroit Lions’ defense was at or within close range of the bottom last season. Improvement will almost be automatic and natural this year, at