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Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions‘ 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and looks at players who helped and hurt their stock Sunday at Ford Field. Three up RB D’Andre Swift: The Lions had nothing cooking on offense until they fed Swift the ball early in the third quarter. Swift caught

Anyone would have bet against it. Anyone, except a Detroit Lions fan. The ball came off the foot of Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker and flew toward the uprights, which were a record 66 yards away. And as it soared through the air with time expiring on the clock, it seemed to rotate with the spins

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions in their 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field: Quarterbacks Jared Goff got off to a slow start for the second time in three weeks and seemed out of synch with his receivers early. He was off the mark on passes to Darren

Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions did a lot right in heartbreaking loss to Ravens Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor break down the Detroit Lions’ 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 26, 2021, at Ford Field. Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press At some point, this will

Not gonna say it. Not this time. Not after this one, on this Sunday, after a stirring comeback, after everything … really? Seriously? A bounce off the goalpost? From 66 yards away? As time expired? You can’t make this up. I can’t make this up. The Detroit Lions can’t make this up. And yet … it happened.

The football fan in Dan Campbell can’t help but be amazed by some of Lamar Jackson’s highlights. Watching film of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback this week, the opposing coach in Campbell had an entirely different response. “You get a little sick to your stomach,” Campbell said. “God, he’s a dynamic player. And let’s face it,

Free Press sports writers make their predictions for the Detroit Lions‘ game at Ford Field against the Baltimore Ravens (1 p.m., CBS): Dave Birkett The Lions don’t have quite as daunting a task Sunday as they did last week, when they faced an angry Packers team on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field, but they still will

Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify After losing their kicker to the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week, the Detroit Lions added a long snapper and punter for special teams insurance to their practice squad among a string of moves Saturday. The Lions placed defensive tackle Kevin Strong on injured reserve after downgrading him from questionable to out for Sunday’s

Will Harris is second on the Detroit Lions with 13 tackles through two games. The third-year safety stopped to answer five questions for the Free Press this week before he faces Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at Ford Field. Dan Campbell said this week that he believes in playing a lot of

Baltimore Ravens (1-1) vs. Detroit Lions (0-2) When: 1 p.m. Sunday (CBS). Where: Ford Field in Detroit. The coaches: Lions’ Dan Campbell (5-9 overall, 0-2 with Lions); Ravens’ John Harbaugh (130-80 overall, 130-80 with Ravens). Last game: Lions lost to Green Bay Packers, 35-17. Ravens beat Kansas City Chiefs, 36-35. Last meeting: Dec. 3, 2017; Ravens

Derrick Barnes had an up-close view of some of Lamar Jackson’s greatest exploits four years ago. As a freshman at Purdue, Barnes made the traveling roster for the Boilermakers’ 2017 season opener against Jackson’s Louisville team at Lucas Oil Stadium. Barnes did not play a snap that day, but watching from the sideline he saw

The Detroit Lions could be without one of their best run defenders for Sunday’s game against the best rushing offense in the NFL. Trey Flowers did not take part in the open portion of practice Friday because of knee and shoulder injuries, leaving his availability against the Baltimore Ravens in doubt. Flowers, who has nine tackles and

Dan Campbell didn’t have to do this, but he did it anyway. The Detroit Lions coach wasn’t scheduled to speak with reporters Thursday morning, but there he was, throwing open the practice facility’s thick, glass doors and walking briskly up to the outdoors interview area to face the music a lot of other coaches would

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is on the injury report for the fourth time in his career, and that might not be good news for the Detroit Lions. Jackson, who did not practice Thursday because of a non-COVID-19 related illness, is 3-0 in games after he appeared on the injury report, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify On the same day they lost their No. 1 receiver for at least the next three weeks, the Detroit Lions got their first reminder that COVID-19 remains an issue this season. The Lions placed wide receiver Tyrell Williams on injured reserve Thursday, and placed kicker Austin Seibert on the reserve/COVID-19 list. CAMPBELL ENCOURAGED:

Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify The Detroit Lions are moving aggressively forward in their efforts to trade linebacker Jamie Collins, who appears to have played his last game in Detroit. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Collins will be away from the team while trade talks are ongoing and he hopes a deal is in place “sooner

Jared Goff is 0-2 to start a season for the first time in his career, but statistically, at least, the Detroit Lions quarterback is playing like he did during his most productive days with the Los Angeles Rams. Goff has thrown for 584 yards and five touchdowns in the Lions’ first two games, which matches

Before the Detroit Lions see what they have in Derrick Barnes, they want to see what they can get for Jamie Collins. The Lions are exploring trade options for Collins, a team source told the Free Press on Wednesday, one day after coach Dan Campbell said Barnes “deserves a shot” at more playing time. NFL Network

Before the Detroit Lions see what they have in Derrick Barnes, they want to see what they can get for Jamie Collins. The Lions are exploring trade options for Collins, ESPN and NFL Network reported Wednesday, one day after coach Dan Campbell said Barnes “deserves a shot” at more playing time. Collins, who missed practice for

He won’t solve all their problems at wide receiver, but Quintez Cephus should be in prime position to help the Detroit Lions‘ passing game Sunday for the second straight week. Cephus, coming off a career-best four-catch performance in Monday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, is in line to play significant snaps at the