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The Detroit Lions (10-4) will be hoping to open one of their Christmas presents a day early when they face NFC North rival the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) in Week 16 on Christmas Eve. That present will be one that has been awaited much longer than the year-long wait for the annual holiday. It’s three decades

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker hasn’t played in a football game since tearing his ACL against the South Carolina Gamecocks in November 2022.  At the time of the injury, Hooker was a viewed as a likely Heisman Trophy finalist and a potential first round NFL Draft selection.  The torn ACL robbed Hooker of a

The Detroit Lions got things back on track in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos with a dominant 42-17 victory. It was a much-needed bounce-back performance by Detroit as they had lost two out of three games and weren’t as crisp in the weeks following their Week 9 bye. They had a close call against

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker has been activated from off the Reserve/NFI list Tuesday afternoon, officially adding the standout college QB to the active roster. The Lions opened Hooker’s practice window on Nov. 29. Hooker was one of the best quarterbacks in college football last year before tearing his ACL in the Tennessee Volunteers’

The Detroit Lions announced on X that they have activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from Injured Reserve to the active roster. Hooker has been on IR all season after tearing his ACL while playing for Tennessee football late in the 2022 season. By activating Hooker, the Lions will give the rookie the chance to practice

The Lions announced on Tuesday that they are activating rookie QB Hendon Hooker from the non-football injury list and are waiving K Riley Patterson in a corresponding move. Hooker, 25, opted to transfer to Tennessee after spending the first three years of his career at Virginia Tech. He started two seasons for the Volunteers and

The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they’ve activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the reserve/non-football injury list (NFI). Detroit waived kicker Riley Patterson in a corresponding move. Hooker, the third-round pick out of Tennessee, had been on the NFI list since July, recovering from a torn ACL he sustained during his senior season last November. The Lions

The Detroit Lions appear to have made an important decision regarding former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker.  Hooker, a third round selection by the Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been on IR all season due to the torn ACL he suffered against South Carolina in late 2022.  The Lions recently opened the 21

The Detroit Lions might have had the best week of their entire season. They got a dominant 42-17 win over the Broncos and then the Bears, Packers, Vikings, Cowboys and Eagles all lost. If the Lions can play like they did against Denver, the possibilities are endless. Apparently nobody else saw it that way because

While the Detroit Lions have been on an intense trek to the playoffs, some help on the defensive side of the ball would go a long way. Luckily for the Lions, some defensive reinforcements seem to be on the way. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that CJ Gardner-Johnson is slated to be designated to return

The Detroit Lions entered their Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos reeling a little bit for the first time all season. They had lost two out of their last three games and their defensive production has slipped from earlier in the season. Needing to stop their skid in the worst way, the Lions put

He’s back! The moment that Detroit Lions fans have been waiting for since all the way back in Week 2. The Lions have officially designated C.J. Gardner-Johnson to return from injury. Here’s what that means.  Gardner-Johnson can return to practice immediately on December 20th. That is the exact date that Gardner-Johnson teased back in November

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is truly something else man. Ragnow got hurt against the Saints in Week 13 when he banged his knee up. That injury required that he had meniscus surgery. He had that surgery and then he played Saturday against the Broncos.  That’s not a normal thing by any means. Meniscus surgery

In 2020 the Detroit Lions were cruising directly into the gates of hell. Then right after they crashed through them, the Lions fired Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn and began the rebuild that they’re on right now. Yet, here we are. The Lions are on the doorstep to making the playoffs for the first time

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke on star rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, giving credit to the Lions general manager Brad Holmes for acquiring the talent. Gibbs was taken with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and LaPorta early in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick.

The Detroit Lions took care of business Saturday night, dominating the Denver Broncos from start to finish to push their record to 10-4. The offense rolled, the defense bounced back, and Detroit is now one win away from clinching their first division title in 30 years. Below are some takeaways from the Lions’ impressive primetime win.

The Detroit Lions have a chance to make franchise history in the upcoming days. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Lions would punch their ticket to the postseason with a surefire playoff berth. They also have the chance to clinch their first-ever NFC North title with a

The Detroit Lions are on their way to a playoff berth and NFC North title after improving to 10-4 on the season. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a major reason why. LaPorta has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL this season, tallying 71 catches and 758 receiving yards, which

LaPorta, who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was sensational for the Lions as he led the way in their 42-17win over the Lions. The 22-year-old tight end finished with five receptions for 56 yards and an incredible three touchdowns. Jared Goff, who had five total passing touchdowns in the

On Saturday, the Detroit Lions went against the Russell Wilson-led Denver Broncos in their week 15 matchup. The Lions were looking to bounce back from their week 14 upset loss against the Chicago Bears and they played remarkably on both sides of the ball. Furthermore, in the game, the Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown