The Detroit Lions have a big game on Sunday. One of the biggest in franchise history. In my opinion, it is the biggest game in franchise history. The Lions made their usual roster moves on Saturday and for the second time this year, a big name was missing. Bruce Irvin will not be elevated for
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Barry Sanders is known by all, not just the football community. The No. 3 pick of the 1989 NFL draft has captivated the minds of millions. The 5’8, 203-pound running back defied all odds, becoming one of the best players in the NFL during his rookie season. In his first year with the Detroit Lions,
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The NFC North crown is on the line in Minnesota when the Detroit Lions visit the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions wrap up their first division title in 30 years with a win, while the Vikings are hoping to stay in the hunt and also bolster their wild card chances. It’s the first of two
From a quarterback building off a stellar performance to a rookie tight end helping his team end its division title drought and a running back on a roll, here are players to watch in Week 16 SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Baker Mayfield delivers in another flawless outing Mayfield earned NFC Offensive Player of the
If the NFL regular season ended today, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams would be playing the Detroit Lions in the wildcard round of the playoffs. This of course would be a huge storyline, since both Stafford and Lions QB Jared Goff would be facing their former teams. Stafford and Goff were both a
The final Week 16 injury report for the Detroit Lions is a relatively short one. Two Lions have been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Minnesota, with another listed as doubtful. Cornerback Jerry Jacobs (hamstring) and tight end Brock Wright (knee) did not practice all week and will not play on Sunday. In addition, linebacker
The Detroit Lions have finished the week of practice, the stage is set and there’s one last thing to do. That’s go into Minnesota and play the biggest game of the year. The Lions can clinch their first divsion title since 1993, clinch a playoff berth and move to the second seed with a win
The NFL is a revolving door of chaos and continuous motion. Players get extended and cut, coaches get extended and fired, and in the end, they end up playing and coaching all over the NFL. With all this movement, every once in a while things come full circle and players and coaches can reunite. For
The sole NFC franchise yet to grace a Super Bowl stage, the Detroit Lions, harbors a sobering reality—no NFL championship since 1957 and a division title drought since 1993 when they dominated the NFC Central. Despite a promising 2023 season with 10 victories, the Lions remain haunted by their postseason demons, having not won a
GAME OF THE WEEK After a rough Week 15 in which the Jets returned to their offensive ineptitude and cost us our juicy three-leg parlay, we’ll forge a couple of more conventional plays. Two trends to fight have emerged: The Lions’ split personalities and the Cowboys’ inability to beat a good team. See how the
Opinions varied on how the Detroit Lions did during the 2023 NFL Draft. Some analysts thought they did a great job adding talented football players to their roster that could be immediate contributors. Others thought they reached for needs, missing when it came to value. Based on how the 2023 season has gone, it would
This is a big one for the Detroit Lions. There’s a lot on the line in this game and they need to make sure that they can go out and win this one. A win on Sunday means the first divsion title for the Lions since 1993, they clinch the playoffs for the first time
Lions rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs leads the NFL in yards per carry, gaining an average of 5.7 yards every time he carries the ball. Gibbs has also been impressive as a receiving option. Gibbs has caught 47 of the 61 passes thrown his way, netting 296 yards and a touchdown. It’s a productive start to
Michael Badgley is the Lions’ new kicker. The change back to Badgley, the team’s primary kicker in 2022, took place last Saturday in Detroit’s win over the Broncos. Badgley replaced Riley Patterson, who has since been released. The move had been in the works for some time, however. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp explained when
Lions quarterback Jared Goff had an excellent game against the Denver Broncos. Goff threw for five touchdowns in the game, and there was a common denomination to all five. They all came on in-breaking routes. That’s where Goff thrives, and his ability to connect with receivers breaking from the outside toward the middle of the
Before Donovan Peoples-Jones hits the field Sunday, there will be player prop bet markets available for the 1:00 PM ET kickoff, live on FOX. NFC North opponents take the field in Week 16 when Peoples-Jones and the Detroit Lions (10-4) meet the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Catch all the NFL action on
Here are the key numbers you need to know about Josh Reynolds and his player prop bet options. He’ll take the field Sunday starting at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. Reynolds and the Detroit Lions (10-4) ready for an NFC North matchup in Week 16 with the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) at U.S. Bank Stadium in
There are numerous player props on Kalif Raymond for the 1:00 PM ET game Sunday, which airs live on FOX. Raymond’s Detroit Lions (10-4) and the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) square off in a Week 16 matchup between NFC North opponents at U.S. Bank Stadium. Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Kalif Raymond Week 16
Before Jameson Williams suits up Sunday, there will be player prop betting options available for the 1:00 PM ET kickoff, live on FOX. NFC North opponents play in Week 16 when Williams and the Detroit Lions (10-4) meet the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Jameson Williams