The Detroit Lions’ feel-good story ended in tragedy after their second-half collapse at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. Given how competitive the NFC has been, there are questions surrounding the team’s chances of getting their hands on a Lombardi trophy. However, they aren’t the only NFL squad with long-standing playoff droughts. This piece
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To my friends, family and Lions faithful back home in Michigan, I’m sorry that you got hit with some snow. It was an absolutely beautiful first day of practice in Mobile, Alabama. I’m sunburnt, watched football all day and it was magnificent to be back at Hancock Whitney Stadium. With that, let’s dive into both
There was plenty of blame to go around in the Detroit Lions‘ crushing NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but many people are pointing fingers at Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds. Reynolds had a pair of costly drops during the Lions’ 34-31 defeat, including a perfectly placed pass from Jared Goff on
One of the first orders of business for all teams in the offseason is to sign players to reserve/future contracts. With the Lions season not ending until after the NFC Championship game, it took longer than other years. The Lions added 11 players to reserve/future deals on Tuesday. A reserve/future contract is a commitment by
While the Panthers conducted a narrow OC search that will end with Buccaneers wide receivers coach Brad Idzik following Dave Canales to Charlotte, Tampa Bay is going through with a thorough process. This will now include a look at the Lions’ staff. Detroit pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is on Tampa Bay’s radar, per ESPN.com’s Adam
Two days after a crushing loss in the NFC Championship game, the Detroit Lions nation needed some positive news. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnskn delivered. Tuesday’s news that Johnson is sticking in Detroit as the offensive coordinator under Dan Campbell was a welcomed shot in the arm. Here’s a sampling of some of the Lions reactions
Ben Johnson will be the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2024. Despite heavy interest from multiple teams in making him a head coach, Johnson has chosen to return to the Lions as the offensive coordinator. Johnson informed the Washington Commanders that he is not interested in leaving Detroit. He was scheduled to interview
Living legend Tom Brady is among noteworthy members of the NFL community who disagreed with controversial decisions made by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell in this past Sunday’s NFC Championship Game that Detroit lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-31. “I would’ve taken the points,” Brady said during the latest edition of his “Let’s
It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Lions after the disspiriting loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. The offseason focus is on how to take the next step to potentially host that NFC title game after the 2024 season and win it, too. The Lions will look different in 2024. All teams
The last 24 hours or so have been absolutely brutal for Lions fans. Not finishing that game against the 49ers to punch our ticket to the Super Bowl will always be in the back of my mind. No doubt, this Lions team can be back in the mix next year but they’ve got plenty of
The Detroit Lions‘ 2023 campaign came to an end last Sunday following their heartbreaking loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Following the loss, the Lions quarterback Jared Goff opens up about his future in Detroit. Jared Goff — who is entering a contract year in 2024 — addressed the media
PFF grades are coming to an end for the 2023 season as the Lions were not able to complete their magical run. They blew a 17-point lead to the San Frcnisco 49ers and are now in position of the 29th pick in the draft. Meanwhile, he 49ers are packing their bags for Las Vegas to
Tom Brady recently weighed in on Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions’ ill-fated fourth-down decisions during their NFC Championship Game meltdown. The Lions, holding a 14-point lead in the third quarter, faced a critical 4th-and-2 situation at the opponent’s 28-yard line. Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed when Josh Reynolds dropped a seemingly open pass. Later
Lions fans who witnessed Calvin Johnson tear up the NFC North during the mid-2000s know how their team fumbled the bag on him. Fortunately for them, Megatron never veered far from the game. When he’s not assessing the potential of basketball players on the gridiron, he keeps himself updated on how his old team is
Well, official. Nobody from the NFC North will be representing the division in the Super Bowl … again. The Detroit Lions had a tremendous chance but blew a 17-point halftime lead to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Sound familiar, Packers? Yes, the Lions’ were the North’s best shot this season and
The Dan Campbell coaching tree could be spawning off a new branch. Lions wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El has interviewed for the offensive coordinator position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randle El is one of two candidates noted by Aaron Wilson who have completed interviews to be the new OC under head coach Todd
Johnson has been the Lions offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He’s been with the Lions organization since 2019, and before that was with the Miami Dolphins between 2012 and 2018. In 2023, the Lions ranked third in the NFL in total offense under Johnson’s watch. In 2022, they were fourth. In 2021, before
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams shows ELITE speed on trick play that goes 42 yards for a touchdown on the opening drive of the NFC Championship in the 2023-24 NFL playoffs. Lions vs. 49ers Results Score: 49ers 34, Lions 31 Total Yards: Lions 442, 49ers 413 Passing Yards: Lions 260, 49ers 258 Rushing Yards:
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs shakes up the San Francisco 49ers defense on a 15-yard TD run as he showcases multiple jukes on his way to the score. Lions vs. 49ers Results Score: 49ers 34, Lions 31 Total Yards: Lions 442, 49ers 413 Passing Yards: Lions 260, 49ers 258 Rushing Yards: Lions 182, 49ers
The NFL head coaching carousel is quickly spinning to a stop. One of the two remaining openings is in Washington, and both Lions coordinators are still very much in play to be the next head coach of the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have already interviewed Lions DC Aaron Glenn and OC Ben Johnson remotely for