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Alright, how is everyone feeling about the Detroit Lions after Thanksgiving? My guess is that some turkey naps and a couple rounds of pie has soften your feelings on the entire thing. Who could still be mad after pie?  Now that everyone has calmed down, it’s time to really diagnose what’s going on with this

In determining the teams for the NFL’s first Black Friday game, league decision makers were likely envisioning a pivotal AFC East clash involving premier quarterbacks. But the Jets lost expected franchise savior Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles on his fourth snap, and former second overall pick Zach Wilson has now been benched. As journeyman

The Detroit Lions (8-3) are gutsy and it’s a big reason why they still lead the NFC North despite a frustrating loss to the Green Bay Packers (5-6). But, Dan Campbell may have been a bit too gutsy when he called for a fake punt down, 23-14, on 4th and 4 from his own 23

Scoring in the first half has been a big problem for the Green Bay Packers this season. But it certainly wasn’t on Thanksgiving, when the team beat the Detroit Lions 29-22 at Ford Field. Twenty-three of the 29 points were scored in the first half, including 20 first-quarter points. That was imperative for the Packers

Despite being riddled with injuries, the Green Bay Packers (5-6) spoiled Thanksgiving in the “Motor City,” stunning the Detroit Lions (8-3), 29-22. Here are three takeaways from the Packers’ miraculous victory.  Jordan Love’s arrival may be here: Without two of his primary weapons, running back Aaron Jones (knee) and tight end Luke Musgrave (abdomen), Love

The Detroit Lions lost on Thanksgiving day for the seventh straight year. This caps off an irritating three week stretch that has seen the Lions struggle on both side of the ball. They’re allowing a lot of yards and points and they’re suddenly dealing with turnover issues on both sides of the ball. Yet, they’re

Coming into the Thanksgiving matchup, everyone knew the Green Bay Packers (5-6) were going to have its hands full with an aggressive Detroit Lions (8-3) coaching staff. Dan Campbell has become infamous for his 4th down decisions and strategy. He’s notorious when it comes to going for it on the key down and it’s become

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions inactive players were revealed ahead of Thursday’s Thanksgiving showdown in Detroit. The Lions (8-2) look to keep pace with the first-place Philadelphia Eagles (9-1) in the NFC with a win over their rival. The Packers (4-6) look to extend their winning streak to two after beating the Los

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions offense have been one of the brighter parts of the season for an otherwise struggling NFC North division. Jahmyr Gibbs’s touch limit After an injury in mid-October hampered Montgomery, the reins were taken off of Gibbs, and he has really exploded onto the scene in a big way.  In

It’s NFC North on NFC North crime in Week 12 as all four teams engage in inter-divisional battles.  The Lions will host the Packers on Turkey Day, looking to increase their already significant lead in the division, while the Vikings hope to keep pace with a win over the Bears under the primetime lights.  Here

Schofield, 33, is a former third-round pick out of Michigan by the Broncos in the 2014 NFL Draft. Denver elected to waive him at the start of the 2017 season and he was later claimed off of waivers by the Chargers. Schofield played out the final year of a four-year, $2,777,200 rookie contract before returning

The Detroit Lions head into their third divisional game on Thanksgiving and they’re going to do it with a pretty healthy team. Only Jonah Jackson was ruled out for this one. Still, the Lions made a couple roster moves for their game against the Packers. Here they are.  Elevated Quinton Bohanna to the active/inactive list 

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a special gift for a fan after the star wide receiver scored a touchdown against the Detroit Lions last Sunday, and that fan was rooting for the other team. Brothers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Equanimeous St. Brown host a podcast together. Amon-Ra plays for the Lions, who just

The NFL and Thanksgiving are an iconic duo, with most fans still thinking about John Madden eating turkey or turducken. However, after a recent revelation, it’s pretty doubtful that Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell will become universally loved on Thanksgiving too. Everyone likes their Thanksgiving dinner done differently. Because of that, there’s a lot

The Detroit Lions are having a great season. They are one of the most exciting teams in the league so seeing them in a standalone spot is a great chance to see some of their stars up close.   There are going to be lots of ways to get down on the NFL on Thursday

The Lions, Cowboys and 49ers are significant favorites in the NFL’s Thanksgiving action. As we prepare to gorge on football on Thursday, here are the most significant players and storylines to watch when Week 12 begins.  Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Detroit Lions (8-2) | 12:30 p.m. ET Lions in unchartered territory: Detroit is a

The Detroit Lions cleared numerous hurdles to reach their annual Thanksgiving Day home game in full control of the NFC North. On Thursday, Detroit will look to snap its six-game losing streak on the holiday when it hosts the Green Bay Packers. “We’re trying to turn over a new leaf here,” coach Dan Campbell said.

In their last four games, the Lions have yielded an average of 29 points per game, showcasing some defensive struggles. Despite these challenges, Detroit exhibited resilience in a strong fourth-quarter performance against the Chicago Bears, allowing only two field goals. However, Dan Campbell‘s defense has yet to reach the high standard set earlier in the

Football is god in Texas. It’s just one of those commonly known facts in the world. Even if you’re not from there, it’s uploaded into mind with movies and TV shows like Friday Night Lights or Varsity Blues. Imagine if there were one person who personified that football is god more than anyone and you

Week 12 is here already. It’s Thanksgiving football time and the Lions are looking for their first turkey day win since 2016. But first, we have to finish looking at the remnants of Week 11. The Lions had a crazy comeback win over the Bears. Did that change the opinion of the power rankings makers?