Shawn Windsor Detroit Free Press Published 4:33 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 GREEN BAY, Wisc. — It fell apart like it always does. Nearly every week. Almost every fall. This time the Detroit Lions had the decency to implode in the first half, politely freeing up the rest of the Sunday afternoon for their heartsick devotees. It was the least they could do after
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Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:21 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Green Bay, Wis. — A red-hot start for the Detroit Lions ended in an even hotter seat for coach Matt Patricia. The team coughed up its second double-digit lead in as many weeks, getting obliterated on the road by the Green Bay Packers, 42-21
Nolan Bianchi The Detroit News Published 4:12 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Game summary The Detroit Lions took a 14-3 lead in Green Bay against the Packers on Sunday, but, per usual, the Matt Patricia-led squad faltered when the opposition applied the heat, and gave up 31 unanswered points as Detroit was ran off of
Nolan Bianchi The Detroit News Published 1:16 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Packers looking to answer after Lions touchdown drive Green Bay takes over at the 25 after the early Lions touchdown. Aaron Jones rushes for 12 yards on first down, setting up first-and-10 at the 37. Jones goes for 4 yards on the next
Credit: Leon Halip/Getty Images) MLB Postseason: 5 first-round matchups we’d love to see by Brian Johnston Raheem Mostert breaks 80-yard touchdown on first play vs Jets (Video) by Mike Luciano Lambeau Stadium looks a little different with no fans in the stands The Lambeau Leap just isn’t the same in 2020, especially after the Green
Kirkland Crawford Detroit Free Press Published 1:22 PM EDT Sep 20, 2020 Detroit Lions (0-1) vs. Green Bay Packers (1-0) When: 1 p.m. Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin. TV: Fox (Channel 2 in Detroit). [ The Free Press has started a digital subscription model. Here’s how you can gain access to our most exclusive Lions
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 10:30 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 It’s odd to think, but the Lions’ season could be in trouble just two games into the schedule. They blew a 17-point lead last week at home against the Chicago Bears and follow up with a tough road game against the Packers. From
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:15 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 If it happens Sunday, and it should, Jeff Okudah could not have picked a bigger stage for his first career start: Against a two-time MVP quarterback, throwing to one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers, in one of the league’s most storied venues.
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:06 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 The Detroit Lions will be without Joe Dahl for at least the next three games, placing the starting left guard on injured reserve on Saturday. To fill the spot on the roster, the team signed veteran Kenny Wiggins off its practice squad. Dahl suffered
Carlos Monarrez, Dave Birkett and Shawn Windsor Detroit Free Press Published 4:54 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 Free Press sports writers predict the Detroit Lions game vs. the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season: Carlos Monarrez Packers 30, Lions 24: This won’t be the blowout everyone’s expecting. Aaron
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 4:00 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 The Detroit Lions placed their second starter of the week on injured reserve, left guard Joe Dahl. Dahl suffered a groin injury in practice Thursday and was previously ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. He’ll miss at least three weeks,
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 2:53 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 First, it was the Detroit Lions secondary that was riddled with injuries. Now, it’s the team’s defensive line. The Lions downgraded starting defensive tackle Nick Williams to out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers because of a shoulder injury. For subscribers:
Shawn Windsor Detroit Free Press Published 1:48 PM EDT Sep 19, 2020 The Detroit Lions don’t have to win Sunday. Seriously. They don’t. They can lose to the Packers and still make the playoffs. It has been done before. From 2007 to 2018, 98 teams opened their season 0-2, according to CBS Sports. Twelve teams made the playoffs. But wait, the news gets better.
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 8:00 AM EDT Sep 19, 2020 The Detroit Lions have no chance against the Green Bay Packers, right? How could they? They just lost to Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears in the most Liony way ever. They’re facing a hot Aaron Rodgers. They’re playing at Lambeau Field, a
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:02 AM EDT Sep 19, 2020 Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 game at the Green Bay Packers and makes a prediction: Detroit Lions (0-1) at Green Bay Packers (1-0) The coaches: Lions: Matt Patricia (9-20-1 overall, 9-20-1 with Lions; Packers: Matt
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:00 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Matthew Stafford doesn’t do much for show. The Detroit Lions quarterback has never been the guy who will grab his teammate by the face mask and chew him out on national television. But good luck finding a former teammate who won’t rave about his
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:35 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Matthew Stafford’s first pass in nearly 11 months won’t make any highlight reels. Falling backward to avoid the pressure of the pass rush — the result of one of his blockers losing his footing — the Detroit Lions quarterback still managed to fire a reasonably
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 6:50 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 There was a point at which the Lions thought they were solidified with their backfield, with the notion of going with a youth movement. Kerryon Johnson, rookie D’Andre Swift, Ty Johnson and Bo Scarbrough looked to be the group heading into the season.
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:37 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 Matthew Stafford penned a powerful essay for The Players’ Tribune website Friday in which he detailed racist behavior he experienced while with some of his teammates this spring and urged everyone to continue fighting against racial injustice. Stafford said his proudest day as
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 4:48 PM EDT Sep 18, 2020 If the Detroit Lions are going to avoid an 0-2 start in the NFC North, they’ll have to do so without at least three key starters. The Lions ruled receiver Kenny Golladay, cornerback Desmond Trufant and left guard Joe Dahl out for Sunday’s