This is a special week in the NFL, with six teams playing on Thursday as part of the Thanksgiving football tradition. Of course, the Cowboys and Lions will each play home games against the Commanders and Packers, respectively, while the NFC West also joins the spotlight with a Thursday night showdown between the 49ers and
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Schofield, 33, is a former third-round pick out of Michigan by the Broncos in the 2014 NFL Draft. Denver elected to waive him at the start of the 2017 season and he was later claimed off of waivers by the Chargers. Schofield played out the final year of a four-year, $2,777,200 rookie contract before returning
The Detroit Lions head into their third divisional game on Thanksgiving and they’re going to do it with a pretty healthy team. Only Jonah Jackson was ruled out for this one. Still, the Lions made a couple roster moves for their game against the Packers. Here they are. Elevated Quinton Bohanna to the active/inactive list
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a special gift for a fan after the star wide receiver scored a touchdown against the Detroit Lions last Sunday, and that fan was rooting for the other team. Brothers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Equanimeous St. Brown host a podcast together. Amon-Ra plays for the Lions, who just
Weeks ago, my patience with Jameson Williams was starting to run thin. But we all gave him the benefit of the doubt that he had some hurdles to get going here in Detroit. Much of that was due to him recovering from a torn ACL during much of his rookie season. As he’s worked his
Left tackle Taylor Decker is the Lions nominee for this year’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The nominees from around the NFL were revealed on Wednesday morning. It’s a deserving nomination for Decker, the longest-tenured Lions player. The Rooney award recognizes players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field during games. Decker is a first-time nominee
The NFL and Thanksgiving are an iconic duo, with most fans still thinking about John Madden eating turkey or turducken. However, after a recent revelation, it’s pretty doubtful that Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell will become universally loved on Thanksgiving too. Everyone likes their Thanksgiving dinner done differently. Because of that, there’s a lot
David Montgomery is having a very good season in his first year in Detroit. The Lions running back has rushed for 577 yards in seven games, avergning just over 4.9 yards per carry and scoring eight touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs is also having a very good first season in Detroit. The Lions’ top pick in the
Don’t expect to see recent practice squad addition Bruce Irvin in the Detroit Lions lineup on Thursday. Head coach Dan Campbell was pretty clear in ruling out Irvin from being promoted for the Thanksgiving visit from the Green Bay Packers. Irvin was added to the practice squad last week after a rough outing from the
The Detroit Lions are having a great season. They are one of the most exciting teams in the league so seeing them in a standalone spot is a great chance to see some of their stars up close. There are going to be lots of ways to get down on the NFL on Thursday
The Lions, Cowboys and 49ers are significant favorites in the NFL’s Thanksgiving action. As we prepare to gorge on football on Thursday, here are the most significant players and storylines to watch when Week 12 begins. Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Detroit Lions (8-2) | 12:30 p.m. ET Lions in unchartered territory: Detroit is a
Before Craig Reynolds hits the field Thursday at 12:30 PM ET on FOX, here are some key numbers you should know ahead of placing a bet on his player prop bets. Reynolds and the Detroit Lions (8-2) are set for an NFC North matchup in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Ford
For Thursday’s game, which kicks off at 12:30 PM ET on FOX, oddsmakers have issued player props on Kalif Raymond. NFC North opponents hit the field in Week 12 when Raymond and the Detroit Lions (8-2) meet the Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Ford Field. Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Kalif Raymond Week
The Detroit Lions cleared numerous hurdles to reach their annual Thanksgiving Day home game in full control of the NFC North. On Thursday, Detroit will look to snap its six-game losing streak on the holiday when it hosts the Green Bay Packers. “We’re trying to turn over a new leaf here,” coach Dan Campbell said.
In their last four games, the Lions have yielded an average of 29 points per game, showcasing some defensive struggles. Despite these challenges, Detroit exhibited resilience in a strong fourth-quarter performance against the Chicago Bears, allowing only two field goals. However, Dan Campbell‘s defense has yet to reach the high standard set earlier in the
Football is god in Texas. It’s just one of those commonly known facts in the world. Even if you’re not from there, it’s uploaded into mind with movies and TV shows like Friday Night Lights or Varsity Blues. Imagine if there were one person who personified that football is god more than anyone and you
Week 12 is here already. It’s Thanksgiving football time and the Lions are looking for their first turkey day win since 2016. But first, we have to finish looking at the remnants of Week 11. The Lions had a crazy comeback win over the Bears. Did that change the opinion of the power rankings makers?
Thursday could be a day of celebration for Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He’s on the threshold of a milestone the team would be thankful for him to hit on Thanksgiving St. Brown currently has 898 receiving yards after 10 games, good for fourth in the NFL. He stands a decent chance of being
One of the first things everyone noticed about C.J. Gardner-Johnson during the early days of Detroit Lions training camp was his mouth. The defensive back is rarely silent, and his words are often pointed and brash. Gardner-Johnson loves to talk trash. He once explained that to the Detroit media in an abrasive tone that could
The Green Bay Packers have had a hard time facing physical opponents under head coach Matt LaFleur. It’s not a coincidence that teams like the San Francisco 49ers, for example, have taken advantage of the matchup. This is particularly important this week, because that’s what head coach Dan Campbell has established in Detroit, and the