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Allen Park — What more can be said or written about James Houston’s performance this season? The Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher has been a revelation since his promotion from the practice squad in late November. What Houston has been able to accomplish, eight sacks in six games, is historic. Since sacks became an official

Allen Park — On the first episode of “Hard Knocks” this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell sets the tone for what the team will be about while addressing the roster during a training camp meeting. “What makes us what we are? And what we are going to be? It’s that right there. It’s grit,”

Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. First down Before taking any questions at his postgame press conference, Lions coach Dan Campbell made a point to thank the fans. And while winning football is what sells tickets and puts butts in the seats, the

Detroit — The Lions defended their den one last time Sunday. And because they did, they’re still prowling in the playoff hunt. But after Dan Campbell broke it down for his players in another raucous locker-room celebration, letting them know they’d set themselves up to be the NFL’s “hot game” next week in freezing Green

Detroit — The Detroit Lions got the win, and some help on Sunday, but are still going to need more in the final week of the season if they’re going to make the postseason. With a 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Lions kept their playoff hopes alive another week, even jumping a spot

Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance following the team’s 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. Quarterbacks Jared Goff continued his incredible hot streak, completing 21-of-29 throws for 255 yards and three touchdowns. He connected on throws to 10 different receivers and kept the ball out of danger against a defense that’s shown

Detroit — The second pick got his third pick. The second-round pick got his first and second career sacks. And the sixth-rounder? He did something that no player in the history of the NFL has done before. Overall, it was a pretty good day for Brad Holmes’ 2022 draft class. The trio of Aidan Hutchinson,

Shortly after the Detroit Lions dismantled the Chicago Bears, 41-10, in Detroit’s home finale at Ford Field on Sunday, wide receiver Kalif Raymond could be found tossing his buddy, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, up in the air like a parent celebrating their child. “You got 100 and 1,000! You got 100 and 1,000!” shouted

Detroit — The Detroit Lions didn’t have control of their playoff destiny entering Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, ceding that opportunity in last week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. All the Lions could do is handle their own business and hope for a little help. To their credit, they took care of the first

Detroit — Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL Players’ Association has filed a grievance against the Carolina Panthers and the NFL regarding the playing conditions in last Saturday’s Lions-Panthers matchup in Carolina on Christmas Eve. The game was the coldest home game in Panthers history. Several Lions players commented on the conditions, with quarterback Jared

Last week’s lost to the Carolina Panthers put a serious dent in the Lions’ playoff hopes. Every team they needed to lose lost, but they couldn’t take advantage. Now with their backs against the wall, they’ll need to win these last two games and get some help. Even if they don’t get in, going from

Allen Park — In the month of December, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been one of the NFL’s best players. And while he might lose the player of the month award to division counterpart Kirk Cousins, who helped lead the biggest regular-season comeback in league history, Goff’s production has been nothing short of impressive.

Allen Park — Getting benched is hardly insignificant, but relatively speaking, it’s only a small bump in the road Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has traveled these past 15 months. As part of a roster built on overcoming adversity, Okudah is a poster child. After suffering a devastating Achilles tendon tear in the 2021 season

Lions vs. Bears ▶ Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, Ford Field, Detroit ▶ TV/radio: Fox/97.1 ▶ Records: Lions 7-8, Bears 3-12 ▶ Line: Lions by 5 Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions’ Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Key matchup LIONS RUSHING OFFENSE VS. BEARS RUSHING DEFENSE Few teams in the NFL are running the

It’s a tough time to be a Detroit sports fan. Much like the midtown and downtown areas of the city, the professional teams are going through their respective renaissance rebuilds — and, well, waiting for that feels like waiting for the road construction on I-75 and I-275 to finish. As we get ready to turn

Allen Park — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would love for Jameson Williams to get more targets. Lions quarterback Jared Goff would love for Jameson Williams to get more targets. And Jameson Williams? Yeah, he’d love for Jameson Williams to get more targets, too. So just to be clear: Everyone is on the same

Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday’s Lions-Bears game at Ford Field in Detroit (1 p.m., Fox/97.1). ▶ Nolan Bianchi: Should auld run defense be forgot, and never brought to mind? The Lions are hoping to ring in the New Year with a bounce-back performance on

Allen Park — The structure of the Detroit Lions’ locker room has changed little in the 20 years the team’s practice facility has been around. Sure, many of the nameplates above the stalls change annually — or in some cases, weekly — and the carpet, paint and decorations are occasionally modernized, but the location of

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are moving on. In this league, the only way out is forward. Detroit’s defense left Carolina on Christmas Eve depleted, dinged up and downright devastated. A few days later, they are not discouraged about where the true identity of this defense lies. “You remind them of who we are

Had the Detroit Lions taken care of business last week, they would be holding the final playoff seed in the NFC and in control of their own destiny. Instead, the team wasted losses from the three teams ahead of them in the standings, getting pummeled by the Panthers, 37-23. The good news is Detroit’s deficit