The question caught Alex Anzalone off-guard. During his media session after a Lions practice this week, the Detroit linebacker was asked about the key to the Lions defense having the NFL’s best run defense through the first four weeks. “Oh really?” Anzalone said. He then joked it was “probably linebacker play” with a hearty laugh.
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After a shaky performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, the Lions needed cornerback Jerry Jacobs to bounce back. With one of the best performances of his career against the Packers last week, Jacobs did more than just bounce back. Not only did he have two interceptions, he also had five tackles and four
In Week 5, the Lions and Vikings look to build off wins, while the Packers and Bears look to turn things around. Here are Week 5’s predictions for the NFC North: Chicago Bears (0-4) at Washington Commanders (2-2) It’s hard to categorize a “Thursday Night Football” contest in Week 5 as a must-win, but it
Ahead of Sunday’s 1:00 PM ET game airing live on FOX, bookmakers have listed player prop betting options for Jared Goff. This Week 5 matchup features Goff’s Detroit Lions (3-1) taking on the Carolina Panthers (0-4) at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Jared Goff Week 5 Player
The Detroit Lions have lived up to their billing during the first month of the season. Favored to win the NFC North, they emerged from September with sole possession of first place after a road victory against Green Bay last Thursday. They now have a chance to pad their lead with a cushy home game
These teams have the best chance to upset division rivals in their Week 5 matchups. (For the latest odds, go to OddsChecker.) Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons (-2) With a first-year coach and rookie quarterback running the show, the Texans have gained the 10th-most yards (1,474) in the NFL. Houston’s C.J. Stroud is tied for
The Detroit Lions did not hold a practice on Wednesday, but they are required to file an official injury participation report. It’s based off Tuesday’s practice and contains what hte team deems to be the participation if they had practice on Wednesday. And if they had, two key starters would have been out. Wideout Amon-Ra
Through the first four games of the 2023 NFL season, the Detroit Lions sport an impressive 3-1 record that includes road wins in Kansas City and Green Bay. It’s a great first quarter of the season. (Technically, the first quarter of the 17-game season occurs after the first quarter of the Week 5 game, but
There is a palpable excitement around the Detroit Lions with the unexpectedly early return of wide receiver Jameson Williams. “Jamo” is back in the building and cleared from his gambling-related suspension two weeks earlier than scheduled. Instead of watching the next two games away from the team, Williams is now expected to play. The speedy
Jared Goff doesn’t care about silencing his critics. In fact, the Detroit Lions quarterback doesn’t care one bit about any critics or critiques of his performance. Goff made that clear at the end of his media session at Lions practice on Tuesday. Good, bad, whatever — Goff does not care what you say or think
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams completed his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy and could make his season debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Williams, the 12th overall pick in the 2022 draft, rejoined the team on Tuesday. “Today was one of those better days in the last month,” Williams told reporters
The Detroit Lions are 3-1 with a top-10 offense and a top-five defense, and they’re about to get 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams back from a gambling suspension. That makes an already explosive Lions team one of the most dangerous in the NFL, and the rest of the league has officially been put on notice.
Two players who spent the summer and preseason with the Detroit Lions have found a new home. Wide receiver Denzel Mims and offensive tackle Obinna Eze are now members of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh signed both ex-Lions to their practice squad on Tuesday. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Eze spent all of 2022 with the Lions as an undrafted
David Montgomery and the Detroit Lions face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions rank eighth in total offense this year (386.3 yards per game), but they’ve been thriving on defense, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 386.3 yards allowed per game. The Panthers are compiling 282.5
After a few weeks of mixing and matching healthy bodies along the offensive line, the Detroit Lions returned to full strength for Tuesday’s practice ahead of Week 5. All of the projected starting five to start the season were active and practicing at the team’s training facility in Allen Park in the portion open to
Jordan Schultz reports the Steelers are also signing former Lions OT Obinna Eze to the unit. Pittsburgh will need to make two corresponding moves from a practice squad that now includes: DT Jonathan Marshall DE David Perales DB Trenton Thompson TE Rod Williams T Kellen Diesch G Joey Fisher DB Josiah Scott (Injured) RB Qadree
Known for developing Day 2 receiver draftees, the Steelers will take a flier on a former second-round pick whose stock has dropped in the years since his NFL arrival. Denzel Mims is joining the team on a practice squad deal, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com tweets. This will be Mims’ third NFL team and third this
Carolina (0-4) rides a four-game losing streak into a matchup with Detroit (3-1) on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Ford Field. The Lions are notable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 9.5 points. The over/under in the outing is set at 45 points. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions beat the Green Bay Packers, 34-20,
During the off-season when the Detroit Lions decided to move on from running back Jamaal Williams, it was surprising. He was a leader in the locker room and he carried his heart on his sleeve. That’s the way this business works, though. The fan base falls in love with a guy and then an unfortunate
[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Power rankings are a weekly staple around the NFL. Personally, I prefer to update the rankings of NFL teams after each quarter. With Week 4 now done, it’s time to roll out the latest Lions Wire power rankings for all 32 NFL teams. 32. Chicago Bears Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Record: 0-4 Point differential: