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Before we put the Detroit Lions’ season-opening victory over the defending Super Bowl champions to bed, let’s take a look at the film from the game, evaluating the defensive performances in the first and second halves to explore what’s sustainable, what needs to be corrected and what can be considered sheer luck. In the first

Allen Park — Less than 10 seconds remained before halftime in the NFL’s season opener in Kansas City when NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth said something that millions of viewers no doubt were thinking. It’s something Jared Goff probably feels like he has heard a million times himself over the last few years. And, honestly, it’s

Each Saturday during the college football season, we’ll highlight five prospects with locally televised matchups who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL Draft, based on projected needs. The list aims to highlight early-, mid- and late-round prospects. This will give you a chance to watch the players performing live, instead

Mike Tirico has lived in Metro Detroit for a quarter-century, and has long been a booster for the city and its sports teams. Mike Tirico has lived in Michigan for 24 years and has long been a booster for the revival of the city of Detroit. Now, he’s having to defend himself against a Lions’

In the moments following the Detroit Lions’ 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, coach Dan Campbell used one phrase over and over again. “We got a lot to clean up,” he said. And, he’s not wrong. Though the Lions ultimately outscored the Chiefs in the thriller at Arrowhead Stadium, the offensive side of the

Detroit Lions fans held their collective breath as rookie safety Brian Branch and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike took turns getting worked on by the on-field medical staff in the second half of Thursday night’s 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The positive news: The injuries were just cramps, in both cases. But the Lions

It came from all over — from Detroit Lions fans, from the fantasy football enthusiasts, from draft analysts. You took a running back 12th overall and you’re not even going to use him? Lions rookie rusher Jahmyr Gibbs saw a fraction of the workload that veteran David Montgomery did in Thursday night’s 21-20 win over

Kansas City, Mo. — Here are three observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Rookie rampage All offseason, we’ve been telling you about the ability of this rookie class to have an instant impact, and without the performance of that talented group of first-year players,

Kansas City, Mo. — The Lions kept pounding and the Chiefs started retreating, and gradually, it happened. Thousands of blue-clad fans advanced toward the field, getting closer and closer, infiltrating the home crowd. By the end, the blue had bled through the red, completely circling the sacred ground, a fitting encapsulation of what the Lions

Kansas City, Mo. — Jared Goff’s remarkable run continues. After being plagued by interceptions much of his career, including 29 his final two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Goff has morphed into one of the league’s best at taking care of the football with the Detroit Lions. Already holding the franchise’s record, Goff moved

Kansas City, Mo. — One the NFL’s great home-field advantages, at one of its more historic venue, witnessed a noticeable contrast in its standard sea of red and yellow. The Kansas City Chiefs faithful were out in full force for the team’s banner-raising celebration from last year’s Super Bowl victory, particularly with their ability to

All aboard the Detroit Lions hype train. The Lions appeared to serve notice Thursday night that they’ll be a team to be reckoned with, knocking off the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, 21-20, in the NFL season opener at Arrowhead Stadium. Sure, the Chiefs were missing a couple of key pieces in defensive

Kansas City, Mo. — They’re not cocky or coy, but they’re not cautious, either. The Lions believe they’re the same team, or even better, that finished last season on a roll. NFL America believes it, too, installing the Lions as division favorites, lavishing Dan Campbell with praise and inviting them to the Opening Night gala.

Lions at Chiefs ▶ Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. ▶ TV/radio: NBC/97.1 FM ▶ Records: Season opener for both teams ▶ Line: Chiefs by 6½ ▶ Last meeting: Sept. 29, 2019 — Chiefs 34, (at) Lions 30 Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions’ season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Key matchup

About two weeks before free agency, at the NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was asked about which areas of his defense needed to be better in 2023. “I think the question — or the answer — is more of, how do we just continue to upgrade?” Glenn said,

As expected, given he was only activated off the physically unable to perform list last week, the Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Emmanuel Moseley for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the team’s only player on the final injury report ahead of the season opener. Still working his way back from

Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Thursday’s Lions-Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (8:20 p.m., NBC/97.1). ▶ Nolan Bianchi: It’s looking increasingly likely that the Chiefs will be missing two of their top three players in Thursday’s NFL opener at Arrowhead, but despite

Justin Rogers, Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Lions +6.5 at Chiefs Rogers: Chiefs Bianchi: Lions Niyo: Lions Wojo: Lions Panthers +3.5 at Falcons Rogers: Falcons Bianchi: Panthers Niyo: Falcons Wojo: Falcons Texans +10 at Ravens Rogers: Ravens Bianchi: Texans Niyo: Ravens Wojo: Texans Bengals -2.5

Allen Park — When you’re a future first-ballot Hall of Famer and a three-time NFL defensive player of the year like J.J. Watt, you expect the phone to ring. Even in retirement, as teams inquire about a comeback and, more often, as contemporaries come looking for advice. “You know, a lot of guys reach out,

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions defense finished near the bottom of the league in most meaningful measures last year, but there are reasons for optimism heading into the 2023 season. Here are five of the biggest questions facing the unit. ▶ What’s the next step look like for Hutchinson? Aidan Hutchinson looked every bit worthy