Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions following the Detroit Lions’ 34-20 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday: Should Matthew Stafford have been benched? Yes. Right after he threw his second red zone interception in the third quarter. And before anyone gets their knickers in a
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Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Minneapolis — As Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford disappeared from view, headed up the tunnel to be tested for a concussion, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook burst through the Lions defense, galloping the length of the field for a 70-yard score. Worse yet, the Lions only had 10 defenders on
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News Game summary The Detroit Lions were embarrassed on Sunday by the Minnesota Vikings, sliding to last place in the NFC North as Dalvin Cook rushed for 206 yards on 22 carries to give the Vikings a comfortable 34-20 win. Final leaders Passing DET – Matthew Stafford: 23/32, 211 yds., TD,
By Matt Schoch | The Detroit News The Lions looked like they did just enough in the second quarter to make you stick around for the second half. But then, old friend Ameer Abdullah’s late touchdown may have given you permission to move on with your day. Wonderful November weather beckons for many Michiganders, as the
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. Join Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez for Detroit Lions live updates scoring, play-by-play and analysis vs.
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News Lions defense takes advantage of third-and-11, forces quick drive There’s a holding penalty on the second-half kickoff, resulting in starting field position for Minnesota at its own 16. Dalvin Cook breaks free on first down for a 14-yard gain. Cook rushes for 4 yards on the next first-down play.
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been cleared to play in today’s game against the
Dave Birkett , Carlos Monarrez , Shawn Windsor | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lorenzo’s Locks: Three best bets you should consider for NFL Week 9 SportsPulse: Lorenzo had his second perfect weekend of the season. He’s back to provide his best bets for Week 9 in the NFL. Free Press sports writers
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. The words have changed over the years, softened by time. But the pain Adrian Peterson felt
Rod Beard | The Detroit News What a difference a week makes. Before last week’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, the Lions were in position to turn their season around and potentially throw their hats in the ring to contend in the NFC North division race. Following a lopsided loss, they’re at 3-4 and looking
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. As long as Matthew Stafford passes his latest COVID-19 test, the Detroit Lions should have their
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News After a week of uncertainty, the Detroit Lions will have starting quarterback Matthew Stafford for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced on Saturday that Stafford has been activated off the league’s COVID-19 reserve list. Stafford didn’t practice all week, while participating in team meetings virtually. He was
The Detroit Lions have activated Matthew Stafford for Sunday. At 3-4, it’s been a rough start to the season for Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions. However, heading into a road game against the 2-5 Minnesota Vikings that could put them back at .500, the Lions received some good news for quarterback Matthew Stafford. According
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. Detroit Lions offensive lineman Joe Dahl did not travel with the team to Minnesota after he
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Breaking down where Detroit Lions go after deflating loss to Colts Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor assess the damage after the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Filmed Nov. 2, 2020. Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down Sunday’s Detroit
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Debating the effect of Matthew Stafford’s absence, Lions-Vikings picks Assessing the Matthew Stafford COVID-19 isolation situation ahead of Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings, and predicting who wins. Filmed Nov. 6, 2020. I haven’t been sleeping well. Maybe you haven’t, either. After all, our body politic has been
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Breaking down where Detroit Lions go after deflating loss to Colts Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor assess the damage after the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Filmed Nov. 2, 2020. The Detroit Lions were placed in the NFL’s intensive protocol
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News After a Detroit Lions staff member tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the NFL, at the direction of its chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills, has placed the team in the league’s intensive protocol. The staff member’s positive test comes at the end of a week that saw the Lions
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions’ Matt Patricia explains what game prep has been like Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia speaks to the media on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Chase Daniel is preparing to start at quarterback Sunday for the Detroit Lions, but after 11 NFL seasons, even he
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Nothing has been normal about this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That’s equally true about the NFL season. As cases have trended upward around the country, they’ve also picked up around the league, forcing multiple teams to close their facilities, adjust their practice schedules, and in some instances, postpone games.