The Detroit Lions might have had the best week of their entire season. They got a dominant 42-17 win over the Broncos and then the Bears, Packers, Vikings, Cowboys and Eagles all lost. If the Lions can play like they did against Denver, the possibilities are endless. Apparently nobody else saw it that way because
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All the Detroit Lions needed to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2016 season was for the Philadelphia Eagles to defeat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Alas, the champagne remains corked. Backup QB Drew Lock led a fourth-quarter comeback, making two clutch throws in the final minute to guide the Seahawks to
The Detroit Lions are on the cusp of the team’s first playoff berth since the 2016 season. A division title is well within reach, too — which will be the franchise’s first-ever NFC North crown. It’s led to a conversation that is unfamiliar to Lions fans. Should Detroit rest some key players in the final
Watch highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. The Lions defeated the Broncos, 42-17. In that game, Jared Goff went 24-for-34 for 278 yards (70.6%) with five touchdowns and no interceptions for the Lions. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 100 yards on 11 carries (9.1 yards per attempt) and
While the Detroit Lions have been on an intense trek to the playoffs, some help on the defensive side of the ball would go a long way. Luckily for the Lions, some defensive reinforcements seem to be on the way. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that CJ Gardner-Johnson is slated to be designated to return
The Detroit Lions entered their Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos reeling a little bit for the first time all season. They had lost two out of their last three games and their defensive production has slipped from earlier in the season. Needing to stop their skid in the worst way, the Lions put
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is truly something else man. Ragnow got hurt against the Saints in Week 13 when he banged his knee up. That injury required that he had meniscus surgery. He had that surgery and then he played Saturday against the Broncos. That’s not a normal thing by any means. Meniscus surgery
He’s back! The moment that Detroit Lions fans have been waiting for since all the way back in Week 2. The Lions have officially designated C.J. Gardner-Johnson to return from injury. Here’s what that means. Gardner-Johnson can return to practice immediately on December 20th. That is the exact date that Gardner-Johnson teased back in November
In 2020 the Detroit Lions were cruising directly into the gates of hell. Then right after they crashed through them, the Lions fired Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn and began the rebuild that they’re on right now. Yet, here we are. The Lions are on the doorstep to making the playoffs for the first time
The Detroit Lions played their best all-around performance in weeks on Saturday night, pounding the Denver Broncos 42-17. Pro Football Focus recognized the dominance by giving the Lions their best team grade since the Week 5 win against hapless Carolina and Detroit’s second-highest score for the season. The overall grade of 87.9 is the team’s
The Detroit Lions are poised to win their first-ever NFC North division crown. The outcomes around the division in Week 15 made it almost a certainty. Well, technically not a mathematical certainty. There is still a pathway to the Lions not capturing the divisional crown. But after Minnesota and Green Bay each lost over the
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke on star rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving credit to the Lions general manager Brad Holmes for acquiring the talent. Gibbs was taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and LaPorta early in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick.
One of the first things that jumps out from the Detroit Lions’ snap count notes in the Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos is the continuity of the starters. It’s especially true on offense. The entire starting offensive line played each and every one of the 66 offensive snaps. It was the first time
The Detroit Lions took care of business Saturday night, dominating the Denver Broncos from start to finish to push their record to 10-4. The offense rolled, the defense bounced back, and Detroit is now one win away from clinching their first division title in 30 years. Below are some takeaways from the Lions’ impressive primetime win.
For the first time in over a month, the Detroit Lions looked like playoff contenders. The offense was firing on all cylinders, the defense made plays, and the special teams looked smooth to the point that no one is talking about them. Coach Dan Campbell challenged his team after the loss to the Bears last
When the Detroit Lions announced they’d elevated kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad for their Saturday night, it was something of a surprise. Even though Badgley fared relatively well as the team’s kicker in 2022, there had not been any sense of internal dissatisfaction with Riley Patterson. The story was different behind closed doors
The Detroit Lions have a chance to make franchise history in the upcoming days. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Lions would punch their ticket to the postseason with a surefire playoff berth. They also have the chance to clinch their first-ever NFC North title with a
The Detroit Lions are on their way to a playoff berth and NFC North title after improving to 10-4 on the season. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a major reason why. LaPorta has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL this season, tallying 71 catches and 758 receiving yards, which
LaPorta, who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was sensational for the Lions as he led the way in their 42-17win over the Lions. The 22-year-old tight end finished with five receptions for 56 yards and an incredible three touchdowns. Jared Goff, who had five total passing touchdowns in the
It’s a victory weekend for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell’s team rocked the Denver Broncos, 42-17, on Saturday night in Week 15. The blowout victory improves Detroit’s record to 10-4 and keeps the Lions in the hunt for the top overall seed in the NFC postseason. Here are some of the best photos from after