Dennis Waszak Jr. | Associated Press East Rutherford, N.J. — Cam Newton and the New England Patriots appeared headed to a fifth straight loss – this one against the winless New York Jets, of all teams. Then came the fourth quarter, and potential embarrassment turned into big-time relief. Nick Folk kicked a 51-yard field goal as time
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Go through the gallery above to view Justin Rogers’ midseason grades for the 2020 Detroit Lions. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery. We’ve reached the midway point of the 2020 season and things aren’t going great for the Detroit Lions. Then again, when are they ever? The Lions fell to the Vikings on Sunday, 34-20,
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. The Detroit Lions are in the midst of another disastrous season and it’s beginning to take a
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Matt Patricia is asked why Detroit Lions haven’t gotten better in his 2.5 years Lions coach Matt Patricia is asked why the team hasn’t gotten better under his watch in 2.5 years. Filmed Nov. 9, 2020. It’s safe to say the Detroit Lions’ season hasn’t
Justin Rogers , Rod Beard | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions haven’t been good in many areas, but they’ve been solid at covering kicks and punts all season. And part of the reason for that has been the performance of cornerback Tony McRae. But the team will have to find another way to get it
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption NFL Week 9 overreactions: Dolphins finally find Marino replacement in Tua SportsPulse: The duel in the desert between Kyler and Tua was one of the games of the year. It also showcased the future faces of the league. Mackenzie Salmon reacts to all the biggest
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Lions will be without one of their best special teams players for the rest of the season. The Lions placed cornerback Tony McRae on injured reserve Sunday because of the right knee injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. McRae, who shined this season
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. First down If social media, talk radio and my email inbox are the pulse of fan sentiment, there are a lot of people upset Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp didn’t hand out
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption NFL Week 9 overreactions: Dolphins finally find Marino replacement in Tua SportsPulse: The duel in the desert between Kyler and Tua was one of the games of the year. It also showcased the future faces of the league. Mackenzie Salmon reacts to all the biggest
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said his defense had Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook right where it wanted him. And
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. MINNEAPOLIS — Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions’ 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and looks
Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. He misses his kids. But acknowledges he’s not the only one who’s had to stay away from family during the pandemic, as
John Niyo | The Detroit News Minneapolis — Stop the count! It’s over now. And all that’s left is for someone to throw in a towel after the standing eight-count, now that the Lions have reached the midway point of this season with head coach Matt Patricia clearly on the ropes. Whether the votes are there
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. MINNEAPOLIS — Everson Griffen paced the field before kickoff, pointing and yelling at his old team and old sideline. Griffen was
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. MINNEAPOLIS — This kind of week can wear on anyone, even a star quarterback with a nine-figure bank account. Matthew Stafford
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Early NFL Headlines: Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a road win over the Colts Check out some early NFL storylines from week 9. MINNEAPOLIS — Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions after Sunday’s 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback Turnovers
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Minneapolis — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback At one point, Matthew Stafford completed 16 consecutive passes in the first half, but they were mostly short throws against a Vikings defense determined to take away the deep ball. And with
Stephen Whyno | Associated Press Landover, Md. — Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to watch starting quarterback Kyle Allen get carted off the field after dislocating his left ankle. “Obviously, a ton of emotions going on for me right there,” Smith said. “I see them with the air cast and the
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News This pandemic has been rough for most of us. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford understands that, but it didn’t make his week any less difficult. It wasn’t having to be away from the team all week after a close contact tested positive for the virus. The Lions found ways
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions following the Detroit Lions’ 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday: Should Matthew Stafford have been benched? Yes. Right after he threw his second red zone interception in the third quarter. And before anyone gets their knickers in a