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Bob Wojnowski   | The Detroit News Detroit — The Lions did what they’re prone to do, and it was just barely enough to fight another week. They took a big lead and blew a big lead against a bad team, then made a couple gasping plays to win it. Good for them, but in the process,

John Niyo   | The Detroit News Detroit — It took them long enough, but the Lions finally acknowledged what you already knew. And what they already knew, too: D’Andre Swift is Detroit’s No. 1 running back. He’s probably their most valuable offensive weapon as well, especially with Kenny Golladay sidelined by an injury again. And

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Detroit — The Detroit Lions required some late-game heroics in a game they should have needed none. After blowing a 21-point, second-half lead, the team got bailed out by a 59-yard field goal from Matt Prater as time expired to escape with a 30-27 victory over the Washington Football Team

Nolan Bianchi   | The Detroit News Detroit — With 3 seconds left on the clock in a tie game, Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater ran out onto the field Sunday for a 59-yard field-goal attempt. He had just two things going through his mind. “Swing hard, hope it goes straight,” Prater said. He did, and it

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team.  Quarterback Despite suffering a thumb injury early in the game, Matthew Stafford had one of his most efficient performances of the season. He utilized pump fakes well on two deep touchdown

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has already re-written the Detroit Lions record book. He holds nearly every meaningful franchise passing mark and continues to climb the ranks among the league’s all-time leaders.  In Sunday’s 30-27 victory over the Washington Football Team, Stafford caught another legend, drawing even with Joe Montana

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Detroit — The Detroit Lions needed some late-game heroics in a game they should have needed none. After blowing a 21-point, second-half lead, the team got a 59-yard field goal from Matt Prater as time expired to escape with a 30-27 victory over the Washington Football Team on Sunday.  After

Nolan Bianchi   | The Detroit News The Lions will try to stop a two-game losing skid Sunday when they play host to the Washington Football Team. Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Nolan Bianchi. In progress: Washington looking to cut into deficit before halftime Washington takes over at the 16. It

By Matt Schoch   | The Detroit News This soft stretch of the Lions schedule hasn’t been cushy enough for a team, and organization, now on the brink. The second half of this season is among a long list of foreboding feelings for Michiganders facing a long winter. It’s either going to be a depressing and

Associated Press  |  The Detroit News East Rutherford, N.J. — Subdued, contrite and sounding ready to take responsibility for his actions, former Lions receiver Golden Tate apologized Friday for an outburst that caused Giants coach Joe Judge to leave him home before last week’s game at Washington. Tate said he “just got caught up in the

Matt Schoch  |  Special to The Detroit News Washington at Lions Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, Ford Field, Detroit TV/radio: Fox/760 Records: Washington 2-6, Lions 3-5 Line: Lions by 4.5 Matt Schoch breaks down the Lions’ Week 9 matchup against the Washington Football Team for The Detroit News: Key matchup LIONS’ PASSING ATTACK VS. WASHINGTON PASS

The Detroit News  |  The Detroit News Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Sunday’s Washington at Lions game (1 p.m., Fox, WJR 760). ►Justin Rogers: What’s more likely, that Alex Smith, in his first start in nearly two years, finds success against one of the

Associated Press  |  The Detroit News Louisville, Ky. — Paul Hornung, the dazzling “Golden Boy” of the Green Bay Packers whose singular ability to generate points as a runner, receiver, quarterback and kicker helped turn the team into an NFL dynasty, died Friday. He was 84. Hornung’s family confirmed his death to the Louisville Sports

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions will be without Kenny Golladay for the second consecutive week and fourth time this season. The team ruled out its top receiver on Friday, ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team.  In addition to Golladay, the Lions (3-5) listed six other players questionable for

The Detroit News  |  The Detroit News Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Sunday’s Washington at Lions game (1 p.m., Fox, WJR 760-AM). ►Justin Rogers: What’s more likely, that Alex Smith, in his first start in nearly two years, finds success against one of the

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Most NFL decision-makers will tell you the foundation of a successful team begins in the trenches, but few teams have been so dedicated to fortifying their defensive front as the Washington Football Team.  Starting in 2017, with the selection of Alabama’s Jonathan Allen, Washington has used a first-round draft pick on

Associated Press  |  The Detroit News Nashville, Tenn. — Philip Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown, and Nyheim Hines scored twice as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17 Thursday night to grab the head-to-head edge atop the AFC South. The Colts (6-3) will host the rematch in Indianapolis on Nov. 29 after

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions practice participation report continues to be as long as a short novel, but things were trending in the right direction for many of the team’s injured players Thursday, ahead of Sunday’s game with Washington.  But there was a new name added to the list, and a big

If you’ve never seen the photos of Alex Smith’s leg injury, do yourself a favor and skip seeking them out. It’s not an exaggeration to say it’s the stuff of nightmares. Just know, it’s beyond improbable Smith is going to start his first football game since suffering a horrific, compound, spiral fracture two years ago.  Injuries are

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News There’s no question it’s been a different type of season for Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson. After serving as the lead back in the team’s stable his first two seasons, he’s been relegated to a third-down role this season.  That’s meant more pass protection and less touches. Far less