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Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions released an extensive injury report on Wednesday, the team’s first day of on-field preparation for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team.  Four Lions players sat out on the session, including three starters, while nine other players were limited.  Most notable among the absences was wide

The Detroit News Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions against the spread for Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season. Washington +3 at Detroit Rogers: Detroit Beard: Washington Niyo: Detroit Wojnowski: Detroit Indianapolis +3 at Tennessee Rogers: Tennessee Beard: Tennessee Niyo: Tennessee Wojnowski: Indianapolis Cincinnati +10

Rocket Mortgage has launched an initiative to combat veteran homelessness, pledging $1,000 for every NFL touchdown scored in November. The initiative was announced Wednesday, on Veterans Day. The funds will be spearheaded to Built for Zero, which provides housing for veterans. The program said it already has helped cut veteran homelessness by 50% in the Detroit

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News When the Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings last week, you knew exactly what the opponent was going to do.  Defensively, the Vikings bring a lot of extra pressure, often stressing an offensive line up the middle. And while that has been less effective this year as the team

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Due to a steady stream of injuries, the Detroit Lions have yet to have their full secondary available this season.  Last Sunday, it was Tracy Walker and Darryl Roberts who were sidelined. They joined the team’s growing list of defensive backs who have missed time this season, including first-round draft

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Among the myriad issues plaguing the Detroit Lions, on both sides of the ball, the team is currently leading the NFL in dropped pass rate. Through eight games, the Lions have put 21 passes on the ground, second only to the Dallas Cowboys. But because the Lions have attempted 99

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News We expect Matt Prater to make every field goal he kicks because Matt Prater expects himself to make every field goal he kicks. But when the Detroit Lions veteran kicker missed three early-season attempts, all from 55 yards and beyond, it was easy to chalk it up to the

Dennis Waszak Jr.  |  Associated Press East Rutherford, N.J. — Cam Newton and the New England Patriots appeared headed to a fifth straight loss – this one against the winless New York Jets, of all teams. Then came the fourth quarter, and potential embarrassment turned into big-time relief. Nick Folk kicked a 51-yard field goal as time

Go through the gallery above to view Justin Rogers’ midseason grades for the 2020 Detroit Lions. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery. We’ve reached the midway point of the 2020 season and things aren’t going great for the Detroit Lions. Then again, when are they ever?  The Lions fell to the Vikings on Sunday, 34-20,

Justin Rogers ,  Rod Beard   | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions haven’t been good in many areas, but they’ve been solid at covering kicks and punts all season. And part of the reason for that has been the performance of cornerback Tony McRae. But the team will have to find another way to get it

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.  First down If social media, talk radio and my email inbox are the pulse of fan sentiment, there are a lot of people upset Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp didn’t hand out

John Niyo   | The Detroit News Minneapolis — Stop the count! It’s over now. And all that’s left is for someone to throw in a towel after the standing eight-count, now that the Lions have reached the midway point of this season with head coach Matt Patricia clearly on the ropes. Whether the votes are there

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News This pandemic has been rough for most of us. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford understands that, but it didn’t make his week any less difficult.  It wasn’t having to be away from the team all week after a close contact tested positive for the virus. The Lions found ways

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Minneapolis — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback At one point, Matthew Stafford completed 16 consecutive passes in the first half, but they were mostly short throws against a Vikings defense determined to take away the deep ball. And with

Stephen Whyno  |  Associated Press Landover, Md. — Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to watch starting quarterback Kyle Allen get carted off the field after dislocating his left ankle. “Obviously, a ton of emotions going on for me right there,” Smith said. “I see them with the air cast and the

Justin Rogers   | The Detroit News Minneapolis — As Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford disappeared from view, headed up the tunnel to be tested for a concussion, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook burst through the Lions defense, galloping the length of the field for a 70-yard score.  Worse yet, the Lions only had 10 defenders on

Nolan Bianchi   | The Detroit News Game summary The Detroit Lions were embarrassed on Sunday by the Minnesota Vikings, sliding to last place in the NFC North as Dalvin Cook rushed for 206 yards on 22 carries to give the Vikings a comfortable 34-20 win. Final leaders Passing DET – Matthew Stafford: 23/32, 211 yds., TD,

By Matt Schoch   | The Detroit News The Lions looked like they did just enough in the second quarter to make you stick around for the second half. But then, old friend Ameer Abdullah’s late touchdown may have given you permission to move on with your day. Wonderful November weather beckons for many Michiganders, as the

Nolan Bianchi   | The Detroit News Lions defense takes advantage of third-and-11, forces quick drive There’s a holding penalty on the second-half kickoff, resulting in starting field position for Minnesota at its own 16. Dalvin Cook breaks free on first down for a 14-yard gain.  Cook rushes for 4 yards on the next first-down play.

Rod Beard   | The Detroit News What a difference a week makes. Before last week’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, the Lions were in position to turn their season around and potentially throw their hats in the ring to contend in the NFC North division race. Following a lopsided loss, they’re at 3-4 and looking