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Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23
Read full article: Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions overcame a career-high five interceptions by Jared Goff to rally for a 26-23 win over the Houston Texans.
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
Read full article: Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thrillerJake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.
Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment
Read full article: Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investmentThe Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.
Aidan Hutchinson likely down 4-6 months with broken leg, Lions coach Dan Campbell says
Read full article: Aidan Hutchinson likely down 4-6 months with broken leg, Lions coach Dan Campbell saysDetroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jared Goff sets NFL record completing all 18 of his passes in Lions' 42-29 win over Seahawks
Read full article: Jared Goff sets NFL record completing all 18 of his passes in Lions' 42-29 win over SeahawksJared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 Monday night.
Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
Read full article: Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over RamsDavid Montgomery scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of an NFC wild-card game.
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'
Read full article: Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury.
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Read full article: Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few startersTommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.
Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win job
Read full article: Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win jobDetroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job.
Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
Read full article: Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad HolmesWith the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.
Lions OC Ben Johnson is staying, turning down possible chance to be NFL head coach, AP sources say
Read full article: Lions OC Ben Johnson is staying, turning down possible chance to be NFL head coach, AP sources sayDetroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press.
Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
Read full article: Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ersThe aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, time
Read full article: How to watch Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers in NFC championship: Channel, livestream, timeThe Detroit Lions are just one win away from the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. Lions
Read full article: Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. LionsSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been cleared to play in the the NFC championship game against the Detroit Lions after leaving last week’s game with a shoulder injury.
Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
Read full article: Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defenseThe San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.
Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
Read full article: Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over BuccaneersJared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Read full article: Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futilityEminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings
Read full article: Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over VikingsSam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury is 'not good news,' coach Dan Campbell says
Read full article: Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury is 'not good news,' coach Dan Campbell saysDetroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left knee against Minnesota and was later taken toward the locker room on a cart.
Lions take issue with officials after potential winning 2-point pass is negated by penalty
Read full article: Lions take issue with officials after potential winning 2-point pass is negated by penaltyThe Detroit Lions have been left feeling as a victory was taken away when a potential winning 2-point conversion was negated by officials.
Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16
Read full article: Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16CeeDee Lamb had a 92-yard touchdown catch, and Dallas denied the Detroit Lions in a crazy sequence of 2-point conversion attempts in the final seconds of the Cowboys' 20-19 victory.
Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
Read full article: Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading LionsJordan Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the first snap and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 win over the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goal
Read full article: Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goalJared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents in Israel among group of 50+ people from church in Naples, Florida
Read full article: Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents in Israel among group of 50+ people from church in Naples, FloridaDetroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week.
Pro Picks: Lions get another win in Lambeau after ending Aaron Rodgers' career with the Packers
Read full article: Pro Picks: Lions get another win in Lambeau after ending Aaron Rodgers' career with the PackersThe Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay.
Lions spoil Chiefs' celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL's opener
Read full article: Lions spoil Chiefs' celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL's openerThe Detroit Lions rallied for a 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to ruin the Super Bowl champions' celebration on the NFL's opening night.
Lions WR Jameson Williams has another setback, likely out for preseason with hamstring injury
Read full article: Lions WR Jameson Williams has another setback, likely out for preseason with hamstring injuryDetroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says receiver Jameson Williams will likely miss the rest of the preseason with a hamstring injury.
NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutiny
Read full article: NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutinyThe NFL combine is winding down and it’s clear the annual scouting event that’s evolved into a made-for-TV spectacle continues to be a required stop on the road to a pro football career amid concerns it can be a demeaning process with diminishing value.
Bills dig themselves out of snow to make trip to Detroit
Read full article: Bills dig themselves out of snow to make trip to DetroitThe Buffalo Bills employed a massive operation to get all of their players and staff dug out of the snow to depart to Detroit for their relocated home game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9
Read full article: Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three interceptions and threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Detroit 17 in the final minute, letting the Detroit Lions hold on for a 15-9 win over the Packers in a matchup of slumping teams on Sunday.
Lions owner says she is still confident in team's leadership
Read full article: Lions owner says she is still confident in team's leadershipDetroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp spoke to reporters to share her frustration with the team’s 1-5 record and express confidence in the franchise’s leadership.
Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott's return, top Lions 24-6
Read full article: Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott's return, top Lions 24-6Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to Lions
Read full article: Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to LionsAaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second half with nothing at stake as the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 37-30.
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Read full article: Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions
Read full article: 49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over LionsDre Greenlaw returned an interception for a touchdown to help the San Francisco 49ers score 17 points over two-plus minutes late in the first half and they held on for a 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions.
Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions
Read full article: Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over LionsJake Fromm threw a 42-yard, fourth-down pass to rookie Marquez Stevenson to set up Tyler Bass’ 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Buffalo Bills’ 16-15 victory over the Detroit Lions on Friday night.
Pitts puts on show at Florida’s pro day for NFL evaluators
Read full article: Pitts puts on show at Florida’s pro day for NFL evaluators(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – There was no shortage of Kyle Pitts highlights at Florida’s pro day Wednesday, from his measurables to his moves to even his mindset. It was a refresher course for anyone who watched the versatile tight end play last season. Pitts and several teammates — most notably quarterback Kyle Trask, cornerback Marco Wilson and receivers Kadarius Toney and Trevon Grimes — worked out for talent evaluators from 31 of 32 NFL teams. AdIt’s still entirely possible for Pitts to be the highest-drafted tight end in the modern era (since 1970). “He’s a different bird than what a traditional tight end has been or certainly has been when I played,” said Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, a tight end who played 11 NFL seasons.
What's ahead? NFL owners to meet about upcoming season
Read full article: What's ahead? NFL owners to meet about upcoming seasonThey'll begin finding out this week when the 32 team owners hold virtual meetings Tuesday and Wednesday. Two items top the agenda: increasing the regular season to 17 games and decreasing preseason games to three per team. Both are nearly certain to be approved after a pandemic-stressed season that severely cut into the league's revenue stream. The media partners who just spent about $10 billion annually for NFL rights fees will get more content that counts, and fewer exhibition games. Ad“There will be automatic changes to the offseason and in-season workout schedules as a result,” said George Atallah, the NFL Players Association spokesman.
Chiefs' Bieniemy misses out on head coach job once again
Read full article: Chiefs' Bieniemy misses out on head coach job once again– Tyreek Hill was thrilled to hear that his first wide receivers coach, David Culley, was going to be an NFL head coach. After interviewing for six openings, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy ultimately was passed over during the annual coaching carousel. That became official when the Houston Texans hired Culley, the long-time Andy Reid assistant who had been the assistant head coach in Baltimore. “I mean, I'm not a GM or anything but I will say, Coach Bieniemy has helped me a lot,” Hill said Thursday, after the Chiefs finished their first real practice for the Super Bowl. He wants to be a head coach.
AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year deal
Read full article: AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year dealFILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Dan Campbell of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach. (AP Photo/File)The Detroit Lions landed the coach they coveted from the start of their search by hiring Dan Campbell. Philadelphia and Houston, meanwhile, still have an opening for a head coach. Patricia, a former New England defensive coordinator, was 13-29-1 in two-plus seasons as a first-time NFL head coach.