It’s clear the Lions starting quarterback is out on the head coach Matthew Stafford didn’t mince his words following a 41-25 blowout to the Houston Texans. Once again, poor coaching cost them a win against a losing team to send them to 4-7 on the season. Now, every day with Matt Patricia at the helm
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Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Does Lions’ loss to Carolina prove Matt Patricia is done in Detroit? Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez talk Nov. 23, 2020, about Matt Patricia’s job security and similarities between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions’ offense has gone from being shut out
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News Detroit — It wasn’t a display to be proud of. Especially not in front of a national audience, on a holiday that’s as intertwined with football as the Thanksgiving turkey itself. The Detroit Lions choked on their own mistakes before most folks watching at home had the chance to
Matt Patricia is a private man, especially when it comes to his family, but when he started off his postgame news conference Thursday by thanking his wife for all she does “behind the scenes” and saying how “appreciative” he is for his family, it was reminiscent of the final weeks of Jim Caldwell’s tenure as
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Detroit — Stick a fork in this Detroit Lions team, it’s done. This time, a national-television audience got a firsthand look at Detroit’s ineptitude in a 41-25 Thanksgiving Day thrashing at the hand of the Houston Texans. The defeat, the team’s fourth in five games, now shifts the focus to owner
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions after Thursday’s 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans at Ford Field: Quarterback The numbers weren’t terrible — 28 of 42 passing for 295 yards with one touchdown and one interception — but Matthew Stafford had another game where he committed
Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Press There is nothing left to see. Nothing left to say. Other than this: It’s not working. Not for Matt Patricia. Not for Bob Quinn. Not for the Detroit Lions. Not for you. Not after the nationally televised debacle on Thanksgiving, when the Lions had the NFL fan base to itself and got embarrassed
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was OK, with a good completion percentage, some quality throws, but one disastrous decision that kick-started a three-turnover stretch that flipped the game’s momentum. In the first quarter, Stafford
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates a touchdown Nick Martin #66 during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) Curtis Blaydes calls Derrick Lewis’ wrestling comments comical ahead of
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions host the Houston Texans in their annual Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field. You can follow the action here throughout the game with live updates by Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Game summary This one might seal Matt Patricia’s fate. The Detroit Lions were dragged
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls a play at the line during the first half against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Marc Gasol is excited to play with LeBron James, Anthony Davis because who wouldn’t
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Does Lions’ loss to Carolina prove Matt Patricia is done in Detroit? Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez talk Nov. 23, 2020, about Matt Patricia’s job security and similarities between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions after
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions host the Houston Texans in their annual Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field. You can follow the action here throughout the game with live updates by Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Halftime leaders Passing DET – Matthew Stafford: 10/15, 160 yds., Int. HOU – Deshaun
Matt Schoch | Special to The Detroit News The Detroit Lions had a dominant few minutes of football at the onset of Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving game against the Houston Texans. Alas, reality set in. After a series of turnovers on both sides, the Lions head to halftime trailing 23-14 in an ugly one at Ford
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions reacts after their 20-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) DeAndre Hopkins throws immense shade at Texans on Thanksgiving by Cole Thompson Store Black
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 26: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans participates in warmups prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) Knicks need to call the Clippers about Lou Williams by Rucker Haringey J.J. Watt and Deshaun
Unfortunately for the Lions and Matthew Stafford, the offense will be without playmakers Kenny Golladay and D’Andre Swift on Thursday. With the Detroit Lions getting ready to take on the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving Day, some unfortunate news has arrived for head coach Matt Patricia. That’s because he’ll be without two offensive studs going up
Marlowe Alter | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Does Lions’ loss to Carolina prove Matt Patricia is done in Detroit? Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez talk Nov. 23, 2020, about Matt Patricia’s job security and similarities between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. Thanksgiving football: Detroit Lions (4-6) vs. Houston Texans (3-7) When:
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Already down several key pieces on both offense and defense, the Detroit Lions will also be without D’Andre Swift for the team’s Thanksgiving game against the Houston Texans. The rookie running back had been listed as questionable with the concussion he suffered last week and proved unable to clear protocol