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Week 14 started with a bang as one of the biggest games of the week started with an NFC North battle between the Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers. Despite a solid performance from Packers quarterback Jordan Love, the Lions came through with a win to clinch a spot in the NFC Playoffs. The

Aidan Hutchinson sightings during Lions games have become commonplace, and the star edge-rusher continues to make progress. It now appears more likely than not the Lions maximizing their game count this season would involve a final-act cameo from Hutchinson. Suffering a fractured fibula and tibia in Week 6, the third-year pass-rusher is now walking without

Detroit Lions cornerback Kerby Joseph once again faced criticism over a tackle he made on Thursday night, but JJ Watt feels the outrage has gone too far. Joseph delivered a low hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft during the Lions’ 34-31 win over their NFC North rival at Ford Field in Detroit,

Dan Campbell’s team converted a risky fourth down to win the Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Bill Belichick’s name in 2024 isn’t what it was in 2014. However, those who watched football back then remember seemingly every other topic being about the New England Patriots. Nick Saban, meanwhile, worked

Green Bay Packers (9-4) head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the incident that took place ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions (12-1) in which he confronted a Lions fan on the field. LaFleur called the fan “arrogant,” adding he’s never seen anything like it during his time coaching. “You know, you’re trying to

Nick Saban has watched Dan Campbell’s success in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, and it’s forced him to reflect on his time at the professional level. The legendary college football leader spent two seasons in the league, at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. All in all, he went 15-17 over two seasons with

The NFL Playoffs are inching closer and the standings are starting to align around the league. In the NFC, two teams have clearly emerged as threats to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. Those teams are, of course, the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. However, they would both need to face each other in

Did the Detroit Lions get away with one on their 4th-down conversion late in their 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday night? That’s what some people think, but they are incorrect. The Lions made the bold call to go for it on 4th-and-inches from the Green

Thursday was a big win for the Detroit Lions over an NFC North rival, but that wasn’t the only big thing that happened Thursday night, Lions receiver Tim Patrick caught two touchdowns.  If it’s felt like something you’ve been waiting on for a while, Patrick has waited even longer. He hasn’t caught one since December

If the Detroit Lions are able to make it to the Super Bowl there is a chance they could get one of their most important players back in the lineup. Prior to Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers, NFL Network’s Albert Breer said that if the Lions make it to the Super Bowl

Additionally, the Lions have elevated DB Jamal Adams and OLB Mitchell Agude for Week 14 against the Packers. Adams, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Jets out of LSU back in 2017. He played out the fourth year of his four-year rookie contract worth $22,256,084, which included a signing bonus of $14,326,244. The

Lions Lions C Frank Ragnow called OT Penei Sewell one of the most unique players in the NFL at his position.  “When it comes to everything he does as a tackle, he’s one of one,” Ragnow said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic.  Lions QB Jared Goff handed off pre-game speech duties to Sewell last

On November 3rd, the Green Bay Packers fell to the Detroit Lions, 24-14. It marked the Packers’ second NFC North loss as the team fell to 6-3 (0-2) while the Lions picked up what was their sixth straight win at the time. Oddly enough, the Lions’ lone loss of the season came at home when

Bears Following the Bears’ decision to fire HC Matt Eberflus after the Thanksgiving meltdown, Chicago CB Jaylon Johnson reportedly had a locker room outburst expressing his frustrations with the losing under the last coaching staff. Johnson doesn’t feel he played a role in the decision but said he hit a breaking point after years of

The Chicago Bears’ loss to the Detroit Lions on a national stage last Thursday hurt in more ways than one for the Bears. After narrowly getting in position to win, late game decision-making resulted in a sixth consecutive loss and head coach Matt Eberflus losing his job. The game was a chippy one with a

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to learn several lessons following the team’s 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. While he was only partially to blame, Williams’ execution during the final 30 seconds of the fourth quarter preceded his head coach getting fired the next day. The No. 1 pick in the 2024

We’ve all been there right? Who hasn’t gotten that hand gesture from their father? The one that says “don’t test me” or “that’s enough.” That’s exactly what Detroit Lions‘ receiver coach Antwaan Randle El did to Jameson Williams on Thanksgiving after Williams had a costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Here’s the video: Everyone got a kick

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was a popular name during last offseason’s head coaching carousel, and the former cornerback will almost definitely reprise that role in 2025.  The Lions have fared much better defensively this season, remaining on course despite losing early Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner Aidan Hutchinson. How the unit performs after more injuries

Week 14’s Thursday Night Football game could be the best of the year as the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers. There are plenty of intriguing bets for this matchup. Same-game parlays tie together betting on a team’s moneyline or over-under point total, plus one or more prop bets. If you hit on all bets

The Eagles and Steelers both scored upset victories in Week 13. These teams hope to do the same against division rivals in Week 14. (odds via ESPN Bet) Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-3.5) Detroit has won 10 straight games including a 24-14 victory over the Packers in Week 9. Lions quarterback Jared Goff