About two weeks before free agency, at the NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was asked about which areas of his defense needed to be better in 2023. “I think the question — or the answer — is more of, how do we just continue to upgrade?” Glenn said,
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After a harsh and brutal Summer that left everyone in the dark, the NFL is finally back and the Lions are a part of its special night. Opening night always includes the reigning Super Bowl champions, this year it is the Chiefs, but they want a competitive opponent. This year that comes in the form
Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Thursday’s Lions-Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (8:20 p.m., NBC/97.1). ▶ Nolan Bianchi: It’s looking increasingly likely that the Chiefs will be missing two of their top three players in Thursday’s NFL opener at Arrowhead, but despite
[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions will embark on their 2023 campaign when they travel to Kansas City Thursday
As expected, given he was only activated off the physically unable to perform list last week, the Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Emmanuel Moseley for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the team’s only player on the final injury report ahead of the season opener. Still working his way back from
The Kansas City Chiefs (0-0) play the Detroit Lions (0-0) on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4.5 points. An over/under of 52.5 points has been set for the outing. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Last year, the Lions did not
Justin Rogers, Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Lions +6.5 at Chiefs Rogers: Chiefs Bianchi: Lions Niyo: Lions Wojo: Lions Panthers +3.5 at Falcons Rogers: Falcons Bianchi: Panthers Niyo: Falcons Wojo: Falcons Texans +10 at Ravens Rogers: Ravens Bianchi: Texans Niyo: Ravens Wojo: Texans Bengals -2.5
Two of last season’s top pass-catchers will be on display when Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs host Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions on Thursday, September 7, 2023. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] While the Lions ranked worst in the NFL in total defense with 392.4 yards allowed per game last season, it was a different
Allen Park — When you’re a future first-ballot Hall of Famer and a three-time NFL defensive player of the year like J.J. Watt, you expect the phone to ring. Even in retirement, as teams inquire about a comeback and, more often, as contemporaries come looking for advice. “You know, a lot of guys reach out,
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions defense finished near the bottom of the league in most meaningful measures last year, but there are reasons for optimism heading into the 2023 season. Here are five of the biggest questions facing the unit. ▶ What’s the next step look like for Hutchinson? Aidan Hutchinson looked every bit worthy
Washington ― President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign said Tuesday it plans to run a new ad promoting his economic agenda during Thursday’s primetime NFL season opener between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs. The ad is part of a $25 million advertising campaign that will target battleground states over 16 weeks. The Michigan
The Detroit Lions held their penultimate practice session on Tuesday before the regular season opener in Kansas City. There was only one change to the team’s injury report from Monday’s session. Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow sat out Tuesday’s session, but every indication is that Ragnow was simply getting a veteran rest day. He’s dealt
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a potentially critical injury in their final practice before hosting the Detroit Lions in Thursday night’s Week 1 opener. All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee, per Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. His availability for the game is in serious question, though no official prognosis of his status is
Allen Park — Each of the past two years, the Detroit Lions caught a bad break, figuratively and literally, during the week of practice leading up to the team’s season opener. Two years ago, left tackle Taylor Decker suffered a spiral fracture of a finger, which sidelined him for half the campaign. And last year,
Two more days until the Detroit Lions kick off the 2023 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs, and we now know who will be the team’s captains for the upcoming year. Head coach Dan Campbell revealed the captains at the onset of his pre-practice press conference on Tuesday, the final practice before the team
Allen Park — For the first time since missing the entire 2022 season, Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike detailed the medical procedure he underwent and the tough road to recovery he faced, including an unexpected fall down some stairs. In a first-person feature written for the team’s official website, Onwuzurike revealed he had a fusion
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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions named six captains on Tuesday, as voted on by the team, for the 2023 season. The offense is led by quarterback Jared Goff, selected for the third consecutive year after being traded to Detroit ahead of the 2021 season. He’s joined by two first-time captains: offensive tackle Penei Sewell
Allen Park — Whether it was a smoke screen or a bold proclamation, we must wait to find out. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said earlier this week Detroit would use rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs “in some ways that people don’t quite think we might” when talking about his running back duo ahead of