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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

Analyst Says Dan Campbell Was 'Atrocious' Against Eagles

The Detroit Lions were too aggressive for their own good in Week 11. Unfortunately, that wasn't a fluke. Head coach Dan Campbell has the utmost confidence in his offense. While that makes sense to a degree, he's also too aggressive at times. Analyst John Middlekauff said Campbell was "atrocio...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on October 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dan Campbell Announces Permanent Change To Lions' Play-Calling

The Detroit Lions headed to Philadelphia for Sunday Night Football in Week 11 and faced a matchup that could preview a potential postseason meeting. Detroit arrived with momentum following a decisive offensive performance against the Washington Commanders that came under a new play-calling st...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 and Jameson Williams #1 of the Detroit Lions interact before the game at Northwest Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Dan Orlovsky Raves About Standout Lions WR

The Detroit Lions may not have called it a must-win situation, but their performance suggested otherwise. Detroit improved to 6-3 with a commanding 44-22 victory over Washington at Northwest Stadium in Landover on Sunday. The win kept them in second place in the NFC North while dropping the C...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

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Jahmyr Gibbs Joined Historic Company With Rare RB Stats

Jahmyr Gibbs was a massive part of the Detroit Lions' win against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. With his three touchdowns, Gibbs helped his team keep pace in the NFC North. He also joined historic company with his rare running back stats. "Gibbs, who led the NFL with 20 touchdowns sco...

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Ford Field on November 02, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dan Campbell Reveals Why He's Happy After Latest Loss

The Detroit Lions hold the final NFC Wild Card spot at 5-3 entering Week 10 after dropping their third game of the season to the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit has already matched its loss total from last year when the team finished 15-2 and secured the top seed in the conference. The shift in st...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Former Detroit Lions player, Calvin Johnson, looks on from the field prior to the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Calvin Johnson Raves About Dan Campbell's Impact On Lions

Calvin Johnson was one of the most physically dominant wide receivers in NFL history for the Detroit Lions. He spent the majority of his career catching passes from quarterback Matthew Stafford, forming one of the most productive duos the league has seen. The franchise legend recently raved a...

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a 5 yard touchdown against Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter in the game at Ford Field on October 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jahmyr Gibbs Gets Honest About Aidan Hutchinson's Contract Extension

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions locked in long-term security on their defensive line by reaching a four-year contract extension with Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson has established himself as one of the NFL's premier pass rushers and recently emphasized that his focus is on winning championships and setting a...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on October 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Reveals What Lions' Offense Can Improve On

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions have opened the 2025 season with a 5-2 record and strong home performances, but their offense has not reached the level many anticipated. For a unit that built its reputation on explosive scoring, the inconsistency through the first seven games has raised questions about eff...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on October 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lions Coach Says He 'Failed' Team's Budding WR

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Jameson Williams has not replicated the production from his breakout 2024 campaign with the Detroit Lions. After recording over 1,000 receiving yards last season, the wide receiver has seen his output decline significantly through the first half of 2025. His numbers reflect a noticeable drop...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Jake Bates #39 and Nick Whiteside #38 of the Detroit Lions react during the fourth quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on October 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Player Raves About Standout Lions Unit

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions' offensive line has proven itself as one of the league's best units through seven weeks of the 2025 season. Detroit dominated Tampa Bay 24-9 on Monday night, with the O-line playing a central role despite facing one of the NFL's most physical defensive fronts. Questions surr...

Analyst Names 'Scariest Team' In The NFC

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago With seven weeks of the 2025 NFL season in the books, the sample size is big enough to start drawing some conclusions. With that in mind, NFL analyst Danny Parkins recently shared his thoughts about the best team in the NFC. "I think [the Detroit Lions] clearly are the scariest team in the NF...

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions speaks to line judge Brett Bergman #17 during the fourth quarter in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dan Campbell Reveals Why Lions Haven't Lost Back-To-Back Games

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 6, suffering their first defeat since the season opener against Green Bay. History suggests Detroit won't stay down for long. The Lions haven't lost consecutive games since October 2022, a streak that spans al...

Lions Announce 3 Roster Moves On Thursday

Justin Hussong • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions suffered a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, which brought a four-game winning streak to an end and was the first time they didn't score at least 34 points since the season opener. While the offense fell short, the defense was also a disappointment agai...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 05: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL 2025 game between Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.""

Colin Cowherd Makes Surprising Claim About Jared Goff

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions entered Week 6 with a 4-1 record after bouncing back from their Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Detroit has won four straight games behind an offense averaging over 30 points per game. Quarterback Jared Goff has been the driving force, using his accuracy and composure...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Dan Campbell looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Dan Campbell Gets Honest About Blitzing Patrick Mahomes

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Detroit Lions enter Week 6 with a 4-1 record and face one of their toughest tests yet against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Dan Campbell knows disrupting one of the NFL's most skilled quarterbacks requires both creativity and deception. Mahomes is widely regarded...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with Penei Sewell #58 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lions Eye Historic Offensive Feat After Hot Start

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions lost their top two assistant coaches in the offseason. And after watching their offense struggle to get anything going in Week 1, a lot was said about how much they missed their former offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson. Fast forward to today, and that no longer seems to be...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown in the second half of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Kyle Hamilton Reveals Honest Thoughts On Amon-Ra St. Brown

Andrew Elmquist • 9 months ago When the Detroit Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 via blowout, some people questioned if they were going to be the same dominant team in 2025. After all, the Lions had the Packers' number in both matchups in 2024, but with major improvements on both sides of the ball, the Packers...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 and Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions warm up prior to their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on September 08, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jared Goff Makes Big Statement About Amon-Ra St. Brown

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions bounced back in a big way in Week 2. There was clearly no love lost for former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The Lions made a statement and kept on scoring against the Chicago Bears and their new head coach. Notably, plenty of that had to do with wide receiver Amon-Ra S...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 and Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lions Extend NFL-Leading Streak With Rebound Performance

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions know how to bounce back. Head coach Dan Campbell can motivate his players, especially after things don't go their way. That was evident in their Week 2 thrashing of the Chicago Bears after a disheartening season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers. "The Lions have won 11 s...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after Jameson Williams #1 scores a touchdown in the second half of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lions Set New Franchise Record Against Bears

Yagya Bhargava • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions delivered a dominant 52-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, with new offensive coordinator John Morton orchestrating a record-breaking performance against his predecessor. Ben Johnson, now calling plays for Chicago, watched helplessly as his former unit dismantled h...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Brian Branch #32 of the Detroit Lions reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Brian Branch Notches Historic NFL Milestone In First 2 Seasons

Andrew Elmquist • 9 months ago When NFL fans talk about the Detroit Lions, the first thing they bring up could be the team's offense. The Lions' offense continues to be one of the best in football, a unit that has several players who can make a major impact in every game. Take Amon-Ra St. Brown, for instance, who just had...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with Jahmyr Gibbs #0 after a first quarter touchdown in the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lions' Backfield Duo Tied Impressive NFL All-Time Record

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions looked like themselves again in Week 2. John Morton may have bought himself the benefit of the doubt after his offense put up 52 points on the Chicago Bears. He made the most of his stellar running back duo, and they made history in the meantime. As pointed out by NFL resear...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after Jameson Williams #1(not pictured) scores a touchdown in the second half of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jared Goff Joins Elite QB Company After Big Win

Andrew Elmquist • 9 months ago Detroit Lions fans weren't sure what to think when the team traded for Jared Goff. After all, Matthew Stafford had been their starting quarterback for 12 seasons, and it felt like he was going to be a member of the Lions for life. He ultimately got traded to the Los Angeles Rams, where he won...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jared Goff #16 hands off to Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Lions WR Was Fined For Taunting In Week 1

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions just gave Jameson Williams a big contract extension. They signed him to a three-year deal worth a whopping $83 million. That's why he can certainly afford to spare some cash. As reported by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, he was fined for taunting after a big catch in Week...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the game at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Lions DC Uses 3 Words To Describe Matchup Against Bears

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago Before becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. That's why Detroit's new defensive coordinator used three interesting words to describe the upcoming NFC North matchup. "Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard says he told his guys this is...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jared Goff #16 hands off to Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Lions Make Concerning Move In Latest Power Rankings

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions entered the season as a team looking to make a statement. However, that wasn't the case at all in the season opener. All that talk about having a chip on their shoulders didn't show against the rival Green Bay Packers, and the game was never as close as the final score. That...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on after losing to the Green Bay Packers 27-13 at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Dan Campbell Hints At Bigger Offensive Role For Lions Rookie

Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago The Detroit Lions may have found another playmaker. Rookie Isaac TeSlaa had an early contender for catch of the year in their Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. However, it was his only reception, which is why head coach Dan Campbell is committed to giving him more targets. "We're gonna st...

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 22: A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet on the field during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Lions Star Has Signed A Deal With Jordan Brand

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Detroit Lions enter this season with some big expectations. Their offense is absolutely stacked, and even with Ben Johnson no longer there, they should be just fine. That's why Jordan Brand decided to make a commitment to one of the Lions' young stars. As shown by The Detroit Times on X,...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Jameson Williams #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his 52-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter with Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 at Ford Field on September 08, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Reacts To Jameson Williams' Contract Extension

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Detroit Lions keep spending big bucks to keep their stars around for the long run. This time, it was Jameson Williams' turn. The former first-round pick just secured a three-year contract extension worth up to $83 million. That deal includes $67 million guaranteed. With that in mind, fell...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 16: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on while playing the Miami Dolphins during a NFL Preseason game at Ford Field on August 16, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Details Emerge About Aidan Hutchinson's Contract Situation

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Detroit Lions have spent plenty of cash to keep their star-studded roster together. However, they have yet to reach an agreement with one of their best players. According to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN, they've had some 'positive discussion' with Aidan Hutchinson and his camp about...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Aidan Hutchinson Shows Off New Haircut

Ernesto Cova • 10 months ago The Detroit Lions want to be about business this season. They will need to make a statement right out of the gate after their heartbreaking and surprising postseason failure last season. That's why Aidan Hutchinson wants to send a message. He shaved his head to prove that he's all about busin...

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to the Capital One Orange Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Micah Parsons Has Honest Admission About The Lions

Yagya Bhargava • 10 months ago The Green Bay Packers have generated considerable buzz this offseason after landing star edge rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys. The acquisition represents the franchise's most significant free agent addition in recent memory. All eyes will be on Lambeau Field when the Packers host...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 17: Former Chicago Bears player Devin Hester looks on during a ceremony honoring his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during halftime of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Devin Hester Makes A Big Prediction About Lions

Andrew Elmquist • 10 months ago After years of struggle and frustration, both within the locker room and among the fan base, the Detroit Lions have found success over the past two seasons. Their tough defense and high-flying offense led to a 15-2 record in 2024, tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best in the league. D...