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Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:52 AM EDT Sep 14, 2020 Detroit — For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Lions jumped out to a three-score lead in the season-opener. And for the second consecutive year, they suffered a meltdown in the fourth quarter.  Following a Matthew Stafford interception on a forced throw into a

Bob Wojnowski The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 Detroit — They bring in new players, experienced players, young players. They add star names and no-names, adjust schemes and slogans. And yet somehow, the Lions can’t escape their simple, stinking sameness. You’d call it incredible if you hadn’t seen it so many times

Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 11:06 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 Detroit — One half does not make a game. In the case of the Lions’ defense, the first half in Sunday’s 27-23 loss to the Chicago Bears was encouraging, but the second half — especially the fourth quarter — will leave a bad

John Niyo The Detroit News Published 10:57 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 The game was in his hands, and then it wasn’t. And as initiations go, it’s hard to imagine one being any quicker — or crueler — for a Detroit Lions rookie. D’Andre Swift dropped a would-be touchdown at the goal line Sunday at

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:33 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 Detroit — There’s little joy in Motown after yet another season-opening collapse by the Detroit Lions on Sunday. But if there’s one thing to bring fans solace, it was the debut of running back Adrian Peterson.  Yes, at 35 years old, Peterson is a

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:40 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 27-23 loss to the Chicago Bears. Quarterback It wasn’t a standout performance, by any means, but Matthew Stafford was in the midst of an even-keeled, mistake-free outing through the first three quarters. It

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 5:06 PM EDT Sep 13, 2020 Detroit — For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Lions jumped out to a three-score lead in the season-opener. And for the second consecutive year, they suffered a meltdown in the fourth quarter.  Following a Matthew Stafford interception on a forced throw into a

Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 11:11 PM EDT Sep 12, 2020 With an empty slate of college and high school games, football fans in the state have been waiting on anything to whet their appetites. The start of the NFL season fills some of that void, with the Lions opening the season against the

Associated Press Published 9:19 PM EDT Sep 12, 2020 Detroit – The Detroit Lions have elevated guard Kenny Wiggins and running back Jonathan Williams from the practice squad. The Lions announced the moves Saturday. Detroit opens the season Sunday at home against Chicago. The Lions are without tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot), safety C.J. Moore (hamstring)

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:30 PM EDT Sep 12, 2020 Allen Park — If you ask the average football fan to name the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, they’ll probably have little trouble providing a list. Sure, there might be some debate between the aging group of future Hall of Famers — Tom Brady, Drew Brees and

John Niyo The Detroit News Published 10:41 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 The NFL season is finally here, after the longest, strangest offseason anyone can remember. But for the Lions, here’s the catch: In some ways, this 2020 season could be over almost as soon as it starts. Not because of the pandemic, though that

Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 6:05 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 On paper, the Chicago Bears made their defense better with a big splash in free agency. They brought in defensive end Robert Quinn on a five-year deal for $70 million and added a daunting complementary piece on their defensive line to pair with

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:27 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 For all of the Detroit Lions’ defensive struggles a year ago, one of the primary positives was the continued development of Tracy Walker. But after playing 90% or more of the team’s defensive snaps in 10 of his 13 starts in 2019, the

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 3:46 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 The Detroit Lions will be missing their starting right tackle for Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears, while wide receiver Kenny Golladay has been listed as doubtful for the contest due to a hamstring injury.  Golladay, who led the NFL in touchdown

Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 1:04 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 Lions vs. Bears Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, Ford Field TV/radio: Fox/760 AM Records: Lions 0-0, Bears 0-0 Line: Lions by 3 Rod Beard of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions’ Week 1 matchup against the Bears. Key matchup Lions WR Kenny Golladay

The Detroit News Published 12:57 PM EDT Sep 11, 2020 Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions on the outcome of Sunday’s Lions vs. Bears game at Ford Field (1 p.m., Fox/760). ►Justin Rogers: Early in the week, I was ready to forecast a Lions victory. These teams

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:55 AM EDT Sep 11, 2020 Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia opened his Friday morning video call by announcing his players had selected six captains for the 2020 season: Quarterback Matthew Stafford, offensive tackle Taylor Decker, linebacker Jarrad Davis, defensive end Trey Flowers, safety Duron Harmon and long snapper

Bob Wojnowski The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 10, 2020 Detroit – The plan was the same. As the season neared, I’d head to the basement, dig up my dusty catalogue of jokes, and for the 58th consecutive year chronicle the wonderful absurdities that make college football one of America’s great institutions, behind

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 10, 2020 Ask anyone who has met or spent time with Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah and you’re likely to get back some combination of the same descriptors: Technician, detailed, smart, inquisitive, hard-working.   By the end of the 2020 season, Lions fans are

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Sep 10, 2020 In Darrell Bevell’s first year as offensive coordinator, the potential of the Detroit Lions’ passing game was unlocked. But the ground game, while improved, still lagged behind. As the team continues to seek balance in its attack, here are five of the biggest