Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said this week he feels like he’s been playing the best football of his career. It’s hard to argue with that assessment after another terrific performance by Goff Sunday leading the Lions to a 34-23 win over Minnesota and throwing for 330 yards and three […]
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Instant observations: Lions score on every possession while pounding Jags 40-14
DETROIT — Are you ready to believe in the Detroit Lions? That’s a perilous proposition of course, backed by six-plus decades of perpetual folly and blunder. There was more of that when this season opened, as they lost five straight games to fall to the bottom of the league. But […]
Detroit Lions rally past Chicago Bears, 31-30, for Dan Campbell’s first road win
CHICAGO — The Detroit Lions had no answer for Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears’ NFL-best rushing attack — until they needed one most. Fields ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns, but Jared Goff led a go-ahead 91-yard touchdown drive with 2:21 to play and the Lions sacked Fields twice on […]
4 Takeaways from Lions’ 15-9 Victory against Packers
The Detroit Lions came into their Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers having a lot of noise to deal with. The team moved on from defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant, and then decided to trade tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at the deadline. After five straight losses, the defense […]
NFL trade deadline: 5 Detroit Lions players most likely to get dealt
The Detroit Lions are 1-6, and that thoroughly disqualifies them from being buyers at the NFL trade deadline—which is on Tuesday, November 1 at 4 p.m. ET. If team owner Sheila Ford was being honest when she said this was a complete teardown and rebuild, then at 1-6, they’re clearly still in […]
Michigan St suspends 4 players for tunnel melee at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has suspended four players for their role in roughing up Michigan players in a stadium tunnel after losing the game. Spartans coach Mel Tucker announced Sunday night that linebacker Tank Brown, safety Angelo Grose, defensive end Zion Young and cornerback Khary Crump were […]
Lions vs. Cowboys quick thoughts: What Just Happened?
By Mike Payton The Detroit Lions played really hard, but they also tried really hard at shooting themselves in the foot in their 24-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. It was one of those games where you just can’t help but want to go outside and scream at the top of your lungs like […]
D’Andre Swift will return to practice on Wednesday, DJ Chark remains out
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) and wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) were injured in Week 3 and have not played in a game since. On Wednesday, coach Dan Campbell updated the media on their progress. “I would just say, they’re both a little bit better,” Campbell said. “And […]
Bulldogs easily handle Superior-Central 67-6
EBEN — The Rudyard Bulldogs provided stiff competition for Superior Central’s homecoming Saturday as they handed the Cougars a 67-6 eight-player football loss. Rudyard did most of its damage on the ground, rushing for 309 of its 364 yards in this Great Lakes Eight Conference East Division outing. The Bulldogs […]
Brimley Prepares for Season Under First-Year Head Coach
BRIMLEY — Brimley will have a new head coach in football after coming off its second straight two-win season last year. The Bays will be coached by Bob Cameron, who has familiarity with the players as his son is on the roster as well. Brimley will be a young squad […]