Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Two weeks into the season and Detroit Lions fans have just about seen enough. Given we haven’t cleaned out the mailbox in four months (sorry about that), it seemed like a good time to do a mailbag. Enjoy. ► Question: Any chance they find a way to pressure the quarterback? —
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Justin Rogers | The Detroit News When you think about this recent version of the Arizona Cardinals — the Detroit Lions’ Week 3 opponent — your first reaction is to salivate over the offense. Embracing league-wide trends, the Cardinals began their re-branding a year ago, plucking coach Kliff Kingsbury from the college ranks and pairing him with
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Offseason concerns about the Detroit Lions’ pass rush have manifested into a regular-season issue, which has the team taking a closer look at bringing in some help. According to multiple reports, the team is working out free agent defensive end Jabaal Sheard. Lions coach Matt Patricia was asked about the
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals: Beat writers make predictions Dave Birkett and Bob McManaman share thoughts, predictions on Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals, coming Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Filmed Sept. 22. For two years running, Danny Shelton was a key part of one
Bob Quinn had his best draft in five seasons as Detroit Lions general manager. At least, that was the consensus back in April. The Lions came away from the draft with arguably the best players at two positions — cornerback and running back — a likely starter (or two) on the offensive line and help for
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 7:23 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday declined to indict three Louisville police officers of homicide in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, sparking a fresh round of protests in that city and others across the country. Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers said he
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 7:42 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Matthew Stafford isn’t an emotionless football robot. He only wishes he could play like one. The Detroit Lions quarterback tries to keep his emotions in check and never get too high or too low during a game. As his team faces the challenge
Associated Press Published 7:17 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Chicago — Gale Sayers, the dazzling and elusive running back who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite the briefest of careers and whose fame extended far beyond the field for decades thanks to a friendship with a dying Chicago Bears teammate, has died. He was 77.
Rod Beard | The Detroit News In recent weeks, Matthew Stafford has become one of the most outspoken members of the Detroit Lions on social issues. His biggest statement was a piece for The Players Tribune titled “We Can’t Just Stick to Football,” which highlighted his thoughts on social injustice and some of his experiences with
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:01 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 What’s Matt Patricia supposed to say at this point? If the Lions coach had the answers to what’s ailing his team after dropping 11 consecutive games and squandering four straight double-digit leads, he’d incorporate them into his game plans, not share them via the
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 13: Detroit Lions head football coach Matt Patricia (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Matt Patricia could be replaced if the Lions keep losing. The Detroit Lions were apparently not satisfied with the 9-7 record head coach Jim Caldwell helped the team achieve in 2017, so they decided to hire a coach
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News For the first time in two weeks, Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay was able to practice, adding to the hope he’ll be able to make his season debut on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Golladay (hamstring) was a limited participant on Wednesday, along with right tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot),
The Detroit News Published 2:08 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions against the spread for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season. Detroit +5.5 at Arizona Rogers: Arizona Beard: Arizona Niyo: Arizona Wojnowski: Arizona Miami +2 at Jacksonville Rogers: Jacksonville Beard:
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 12:46 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Kenny Golladay will practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring Sept. 9, and the Detroit Lions’ No. 1 receiver could make his season debut Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. With Golladay out of the lineup, the Lions offense has sputtered
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:11 AM EDT Sep 23, 2020 In one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, the Detroit Lions decided they no longer had a need for the services of linebacker Devon Kennard. A two-time captain and 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, the team released its
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:02 AM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Jeff Okudah did not evoke memories of other cornerbacks taken in the top five of recent drafts in his NFL debut Sunday, but the rookie’s first game experience was not nearly as bad as some have made it out to be. Okudah started
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 8:38 PM EDT Sep 22, 2020 One thing is for sure about Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after two games this season: He hasn’t picked up where he left off last year. Stafford was playing at an MVP level when his season ended last year after eight games because of
Davante Adams, Chris Godwin and Kenny Golladay are dealing with injuries. Injuries have been a big story in the first two weeks of the 2020 NFL season. This was excepted given the lack of a preseason, as it’s hard to get into football shape without playing football. Three star wide receivers of note are dealing
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 9:26 PM EDT Sep 22, 2020 Punter Jack Fox has been one of the bright spots on the team so far, thanks to his booming leg that’s helped the Detroit Lions flip the field. Fox’s 51.3-yard net average leads the NFL. He’s also tied for first with no touchbacks
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:22 PM EDT Sep 22, 2020 Matt Prater is one of the greatest kickers in NFL history and a significant part of his resume has been his ability to drill field goals from long distance. That’s why the start of this season has been so frustrating for the Detroit