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The 2023 NFL season has arrived, and not a moment too soon. All 32 fan bases are ready to cheer their teams in meaningful football games in what looks like one of the most wide-open seasons the league has seen in some time. This is my final preseason prognostication of how the season will play

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

[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

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

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

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

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

[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. It’s a new beginning for the Detroit Lions with optimism in the air and visions of a playoff victory

[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 to

For a Detroit Lions team that is looking to continue its roster makeover, youth infusion is a top priority. The front office led by Brad Holmes is drafting and signing tons of talent that are either top-end or being overlooked and lining them up to be coached up by Dan Campbell and his staff. While

Are you ready for the Detroit Lions to walk through the NFC North, march into the postseason, and then kick the doors down to the Super Bowl in 2023? Prove it with your footwear. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Nike has released a brand new, Air Pegasus 40 running shoe which is tailored for each and every NFL team,

[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] No NFL team is perfect. Even the truly great teams have potentially fatal flaws. The 1972 Dolphins, the only undefeated team in pro football history, were pilloried at the time for their relatively weak schedule. The 1985 Bears were undone by Dan Marino’s quick passing game in their only loss of the season. The

It’s been an impressive summer for Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike. Seemingly left by the football wayside due to a long-term back injury, Onwuzurike fought hard and earned his spot on the Lions’ 53-man roster. It’s a great accomplishment for a player who missed all of 2022 with a back injury that went back

The Detroit Lions play meaningful football on Thursday night, and the Detroit Lions Podcast is ready for action. The unusual game schedule forced a change in the live recording of this week’s show, which breaks down the Lions matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Before the season predictions and Chiefs talk, there is a good