Sam LaPorta: Welcome Difference Maker in DET Sam LaPorta is off to a fast start with the Detroit Lions, logging 25 receptions over his first five games. Only Keith Jackson (29) and Jordan Reed (26) had more through five contests. It is usually expected of rookie tight ends to go through a learning curve, but
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The Detroit Lions have a 53-man active roster. So when eight players are out from practice injured, it’s a pretty fair assessment that the team is banged up. The unpleasant news on the injury front kept coming from Thursday’s practice session. Tight end Sam LaPorta joined the list of Lions who sat out the portion
The Detroit Lions raised some eyebrows back in April when they traded up in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft to select the relatively unknown Brodric Martin. The big defensive tackle from Western Kentucky was generally projected to be a late-round pick, which made it surprising to see the Lions aggressively target him.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes insists he never viewed Jared Goff as merely a temporary starting quarterback after the Lions acquired Goff in the trade that included Detroit sending Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in March 2021. “…I never thought of him as just a bridge or stop-gap or whatever just because
The Detroit Lions got Amon-Ra St. Brown back at practice on Wednesday and started the 21-day clock on Khalil Dorsey as well. Were they able to get anyone back on Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Buccaneers? Let’s take a look. Here’s who did not practice for the Lions on Thursday: Brian Branch Jahmyr
The hype that was surrounding the Detroit Lions when the season started seems to be real, as they have gotten off to an excellent 4-1 start and sit on top of the standings in the NFC North. Quarterback Jared Goff is off to a good start this season after an outstanding 2022 campaign, and they’re
Sunday’s matchup between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers features a few intriguing matchups. One of those is the quarterback battle between Detroit’s Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield of the Bucs. The two QBs certainly have some common ground. Both were No. 1 overall picks in their draft classes (Goff in 2016, Mayfield in
“Thursday Night Football” is back for an AFC West tilt between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. If you’re a fan of either team, you know exactly how this rivalry has played out in recent years. The Chiefs have won 15 straight games against the Broncos dating back to 2015, and they should
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone shared a very positive update on his parents on Thursday morning following several stressful days for his family. His parents, stuck in Israel as Hamas militants began an assault on the nation on Saturday, have finally managed to get out of the country safely. “Thank you to everyone who has
It was coming up aces for the Detroit Lions a couple of weeks ago. They had just beaten their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in a nationally televised game. In addition, Jameson Williams, one of their key players, was reinstated two games earlier than expected. Williams had been suspended for six games due to
It’s been a trying week off the field for Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Forunately, there is some very welcomed good news for the Lions captain. Anzalone’s parents were part of a tour group visiting Israel when war erupted in the country. His parents were safe, but trapped in a hotel in Tel Aviv. With the
Two weeks ago, there was surprising news from the NFL that they were reinstating Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. By now, we should all know that over the summer, Williams was suspended by the NFL for gambling at the Lions team facility in Allen Park. For Williams, he got the opportunity to suit up
The Detroit Lions have a chance to run away with the NFC North. They can keep trending in that direction if they knock off the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this Sunday. The Lions (4-1) already hold a two-game lead over second-place Green Bay and a three-game advantage over Minnesota and Chicago.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows plenty about Detroit Lions starter Jared Goff’s career journey heading into this Sunday’s matchup between the clubs. “Jared is a stud — coming from somebody that needed a fresh start, as well,” Mayfield said about Goff while speaking with reporters on Wednesday, per the Buccaneers’ website. “I think
After winning their third straight to take a two-game lead atop the NFC North, this week, the Detroit Lions look to increase their lead atop the division, taking on a tough Tampa Bay Buccaneers team on the road. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears battle it out, hoping to avoid a season-dooming 1-5 start
When the Detroit Lions walked away victorious from their week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, it sure felt different. To be honest, it’s hard to put it into words. Was it redemption? Was it domination? It sure felt like both. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] In convincing fashion for consecutive weeks, the Lions earned another win after beating the
The Detroit Lions held their first official practice for Week 6 on Wednesday. It was as notable for who wasn’t practicing as it was for prepping for this Sunday’s trip to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers. Six players sat out with injuries. Two of those, CB Emmanuel Moseley and RB Zonovn Knight, were expected
The Lions announced on Wednesday that they are designating CB Khalil Dorsey to return from injured reserve. Dorsey, 25, wound up going undrafted out of Northern Arizona back in 2020. He later agreed to a three-year, $2.28 million contract with the Ravens. However, Baltimore waived Dorsey coming out of training camp and he was on
Some Detroit Lions film reviews are more fun than others. That’s certainly the case for the Week 5 review of Detroit’s 42-24 demolishing of visiting Carolina. Watching the broadcast feed for a second time as well as poring over the coach’s tape of the Lions win was incredibly encouraging. The Lions dominated the Panthers despite
The Detroit Lions had to go into last Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers without their Pro Bowl receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He was dealing with an abdomen injury. St. Brown has returned to practice for the Lions ahead of their matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a big return for them for sure.