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Sam LaPorta: Welcome Difference Maker in DET Sam LaPorta is off to a fast start with the Detroit Lions, logging 25 receptions over his first five games. Only Keith Jackson (29) and Jordan Reed (26) had more through five contests. It is usually expected of rookie tight ends to go through a learning curve, but

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes insists he never viewed Jared Goff as merely a temporary starting quarterback after the Lions acquired Goff in the trade that included Detroit sending Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in March 2021.  “…I never thought of him as just a bridge or stop-gap or whatever just because

The Detroit Lions got Amon-Ra St. Brown back at practice on Wednesday and started the 21-day clock on Khalil Dorsey as well. Were they able to get anyone back on Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Buccaneers? Let’s take a look. Here’s who did not practice for the Lions on Thursday: Brian Branch Jahmyr

The hype that was surrounding the Detroit Lions when the season started seems to be real, as they have gotten off to an excellent 4-1 start and sit on top of the standings in the NFC North. Quarterback Jared Goff is off to a good start this season after an outstanding 2022 campaign, and they’re

“Thursday Night Football” is back for an AFC West tilt between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. If you’re a fan of either team, you know exactly how this rivalry has played out in recent years. The Chiefs have won 15 straight games against the Broncos dating back to 2015, and they should

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone shared a very positive update on his parents on Thursday morning following several stressful days for his family. His parents, stuck in Israel as Hamas militants began an assault on the nation on Saturday, have finally managed to get out of the country safely. “Thank you to everyone who has

The Detroit Lions have a chance to run away with the NFC North. They can keep trending in that direction if they knock off the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this Sunday. The Lions (4-1) already hold a two-game lead over second-place Green Bay and a three-game advantage over Minnesota and Chicago.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows plenty about Detroit Lions starter Jared Goff’s career journey heading into this Sunday’s matchup between the clubs.  “Jared is a stud — coming from somebody that needed a fresh start, as well,” Mayfield said about Goff while speaking with reporters on Wednesday, per the Buccaneers’ website. “I think

After winning their third straight to take a two-game lead atop the NFC North, this week, the Detroit Lions look to increase their lead atop the division, taking on a tough Tampa Bay Buccaneers team on the road. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears battle it out, hoping to avoid a season-dooming 1-5 start

The Lions announced on Wednesday that they are designating CB Khalil Dorsey to return from injured reserve. Dorsey, 25, wound up going undrafted out of Northern Arizona back in 2020. He later agreed to a three-year, $2.28 million contract with the Ravens. However, Baltimore waived Dorsey coming out of training camp and he was on

The Detroit Lions had to go into last Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers without their Pro Bowl receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He was dealing with an abdomen injury.  St. Brown has returned to practice for the Lions ahead of their matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a big return for them for sure. 

The Lions have already confirmed the news and announced that they’ve released CB Darius Phillips and WR Trey Quinn from the unit and signed TE Anthony Firkser. WR Maurice Alexander K Michael Badgley WR Dylan Drummond T Connor Galvin DB Brandon Joseph LB Trevor Nowaske OT Max Pircher (International) QB David Blough DT Quinton Bohanna

No surprises here. The Detroit Lions are in the market for more help in the defensive back area after losing Emmanuel Moseley to a season ending ACL injury on Sunday. They have made their first move by bringing in a veteran. The Lions have signed Anthony Averett to their practice squad.  The former Alabama cornerback

Two of the Lions’ three starter-level free-agency additions in their secondary have suffered major injuries. The team will attempt to patch up the unit by adding another veteran. Anthony Averett will join the Lions on a practice squad deal, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. Averett enjoyed a short stint with the 49ers during training camp, but

It happened so fast on Sunday that you might of missed it. Yes, that’s Frank Ragnow snapping the ball between the legs of Jared Goff and to David Montgomery. What a smooth looking play this was and it almost went for a touchdown. It at least set the Lions up on the goal line. They’d

The Detroit Lions were without Pro Bowl receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in their win over the Carolina Panthers. There were fears by Lions fans, that stemmed from Twitter doctors, that St. Brown’s injury might be more serious than originally thought. Turns out that’s not the case.  Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell was on Stoney and

We’re onto Week 6 of the NFL season and the Detroit Lions continue to look really good. They’re sitting at 4-1 for the first time since 1991 and they’ll be taking on a tough Tampa Bay Buccaneers team on Sunday. we’ll see how that goes soon enough. But first, let’s take a look at how

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes Jared Goff is just scratching the surface of his potential even though the quarterback is playing some of the best football of his career. “There’s always more Goff can give, which is great because he’s playing at a high level right now,” Campbell said following a 42-24 Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers are surging right now. They wiped the floor with the Dallas Cowboys last night and they just look flat out unstoppable. Here’s the thing, I don’t think they are unstoppable. I think there is a team that can stop them and I think that team is better. That team is the

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally have their bye behind them. It came early, but it was nice for the team to have a chance to build and reinforce habits after starting the year with an impressive 3-1 record. The focus in Tampa now turns towards one of the biggest tests of the year; the Detroit