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Allen Park — As part of the midseason shuffling of duties that saw Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell take over offensive play-calling responsibilities, tight end coach Ben Johnson also earned an unofficial promotion, assisting more with the pass game throughout the week. “I think a lot of what he’s done is bring ideas that he’s had

Allen Park — With the NFL still navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s another virus wreaking havoc within the Detroit Lions organization this week. On Wednesday, the team took proactive measures to counter a rapidly spreading flu virus, in hopes of getting it contained ahead of Sunday’s game against Denver. With multiple players told to stay home, including

Allen Park —  Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week following his three-touchdown performance in Sunday’s 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. For Goff, it’s his fourth time winning the award and the first since Week 13 of the 2019 season while quarterback of the Los Angles Rams. He’s

Allen Park — In the Detroit Lions’ first victory this past weekend, the team did something it hadn’t done since the season opener: Score more than 20 points. Obviously, no one should be throwing a parade for this low-bar accomplishment, but it was a critical reason the team was able to get over the hump and

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions named fullback Jason Cabinda the team’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee on Tuesday. The prestigious award is given annually for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. “Walter Payton’s legacy embodies so many things,” Cabinda said in a statement. “He was one

Associated Press |  The Detroit News Cleveland — Former Lions defensive end Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowler with Cleveland and member of the Browns’ 1964 NFL championship team, has died. He was 86. The Browns said Glass died Sunday night surrounded by family at his home in Waxahachie, Texas. The cause of death was not

Allen Park — Obviously, it wasn’t biggest play in the game — because it’s difficult to top a game-winning touchdown reception as time expires — but without Godwin Igwebuike’s quick thinking and quicker feet, it’s likely the Detroit Lions are still winless. The Lions hadn’t converted a third down all day when the offense took the

Jared Goff’s girlfriend, Christen Harper, is usually present to watch the quarterback lead his team. Not Sunday. Harper, a swimsuit model, was on the beach in an undisclosed location shooting for Sports Illustrated’s 2022 Swimsuit Issue when Goff led the Lions to their first victory of the season, a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings

Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. First down In the first half of the game, quarterback Jared Goff was borderline unrecognizable. Sure, he’s had a handful of good moments in a Lions uniform, but we haven’t seen the veteran quarterback this consistently aggressive

In ‘Lions Win,’ Detroit rapper Gmac Cash says the Lions are going all the way to the Super Bowl off of one win. One can hope. The Lions’ last-second victory on Sunday — the team’s first win of the season — already has a soundtrack.  “Lions Win,” from Detroit rapper Gmac Cash, surfaced online Sunday, just hours

In that happy storm of hugs and whoops and gray NFL jerseys that a few minutes after 4 p.m. Sunday turned Ford Field into a Mardi Gras moment, an old advertising line came to mind: “This Bud’s for you.” You remember it — a tribute to sweat and to spirit and to the occasional merry moment

Detroit — The stage was set for an all-too-familiar collapse, but the Detroit Lions finally did something they had failed to do all season long — they finished off an opponent. After coughing up a 14-point halftime lead to the Minnesota Vikings in the closing minutes of Sunday’s game at Ford Field, the Lions took

Detroit — Back in April, as each round of the NFL Draft passed, Detroit Lions fans bemoaned the lack of attention that general manager Brad Holmes gave to the wide receiver position. With the 112th pick, the Lions got their guy from USC in Amon-Ra St. Brown. And with little receiver talent on the roster

Detroit — All week, the Detroit Lions have been like everyone else, trying to process the senseless tragedy that befell Oxford this week, where authorities say a 15-year student went on a shooting rampage at the high school, killing four classmates and injuring several others in a matter of minutes. The team planned tributes for Sunday’s

Detroit — With Michigan football pulling off two program-changing wins since the Detroit Lions last suited up against the Bears on Thanksgiving, it would make sense if some football fans around the state simply decided to take Sunday’s Lions game off. Why kill the high? It appears many Lions fans took that approach, as the

Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback It was largely a tale of two halves for Jared Goff, who was exceptional through two quarters, completing 13-of-17 for 185 yards and two touchdowns, both of which were aggressive throws fit into tight windows. It was

Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Nolan Bianchi. In progress: Lions looking to keep Vikings at bay near end of 3Q The Vikings will take over at their own 25, trailing 23-15 with 1:56 left in the third quarter. A false start backs the Vikings up on second down, where the

Allen Park — Unable to put a nagging knee injury behind him, Detroit Lions outside linebacker and captain Trey Flowers will miss at least three more games after the team placed him on injured reserve on Saturday. It’s been a frustrating two-year stretch for Flowers who missed the final nine games last season after breaking his

Allen Park — Through 11 games, Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike has played just 20 offensive snaps. But his ability to maximize those opportunities, along with D’Andre Swift being sidelined by a shoulder injury, has the converted defensive back in line for his biggest role of the season Sunday against Minnesota. A top special teams

Allen Park — Dan Campbell ruled out one injured player’s return this season and essentially ruled a second, but the Detroit Lions coach remains optimistic about getting running back D’Andre Swift back in the fold, potentially as soon as next week. “Right now, I feel like he may be a week away,” Campbell said Friday morning. “I’m hoping