Divisions in the NFL often do offer parity, and sometimes you can throw out traditional numbers when two rivals go at it. While it should never be a surprise if a division basement-dweller steals a game throughout the season, there are two teams in particular that face some uphill climbs to be competitive in 2024.
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When the Detroit Lions were on the clock with the 6th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, they made a surprising move to trade down. This gave them the 12th overall pick and the 34th overall pick that they used to select tight end Sam LaPorta. However, they surprised everyone by selecting running back
Just a few weeks out from training camp, the Detroit Lions offensive line holds the top spot in Pro Football Focus’s rankings. This certainly isn’t the unit’s first time atop the list over the past few years, but there have been times where they’ve dropped to second or third.
After the Detroit Lions broke from OTAs for summer break, they signed former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, a move that had many Lions fans excited. Because the signing happened after all those OTA practices, we haven’t had a chance to formally talk to him in a media scrum, but the new Lions kicker joined…
After a deep run in the NFL playoffs last year and an impressive offseason, the Detroit Lions carry some momentum into the upcoming regular season and currently hold the fourth-best odds to win the Super Bowl this year according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Only the Chiefs, 49ers and Ravens have better odds.
The Detroit Lions took a major step forward in 2023, going 12-5 and winning the NFC North. Heading into 2024, they are looking to prove that wasn’t a fluke and they are a force to be reckoned with. This offseason, general manager Brad Holmes has done a great job of securing the team’s future. Quarterback
Last year when Madden 24 dropped, the Detroit Lions didn’t have the best grades from the game. As we approach the release of Madden 25, it looks like the video game is once again dissing the Lions. The big one is Sam LaPorta. When the initial ratings dropped for Madden 24, LaPorta had a 70
Mark and Evan break down another week of losing from the Detroit Tigers, then examine the six players added by president of baseball operations Scott Harris in the offseason, including Jack Flaherty for $14 million and Mark Canha for $11.5 million. After that, Mike Ferrin, co-host of MLB Network Radio’s “Power Alley,” joins the podcast.
The Detroit Lions offense was one of the NFL’s best in 2023, and the stage is set for it to be even better in 2024. With All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and record-setting rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, the dynamic backfield duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, an exceptional offensive line, and Pro
Quarterbacks (2) Jared Goff Hendon Hooker There won’t be much intrigue at this position if Hooker displays consistent production throughout training camp. He took most of the second-team reps during the spring, but his up-and-down nature in that time led to questions about his ability to succeed as the team’s backup. If Hooker fails to
Our 2024 Detroit Lions preview series continues today with one of the few Brad Holmes draft picks who has yet to reach his potential. Tight end James Mitchell was considered a solid pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but injuries and lack of opportunities have limited Mitchell’s impact through two seasons.
That’s a lot to give away for sure. As we all know, things didn’t turn out super well for the Vikings and the Cowboys built a dynasty off the players they were able to get back. This had us wondering, are there aspect of this trade that makes the Lions trading Stafford for Jared Goff
We are rapidly approaching Detroit Lions training camp. The rookies are due to report in just 19 days. Then we will begin one of the more fun annual traditions. Finding out who this years camp darling is going to be. The camp darling, for those who don’t know, is the guy that fans just fall
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson shocked the world once again when he bowed out of the head coaching search after being the NFL’s hottest head coaching candidate of the offseason. He chose to stay with the Lions to finish some business. Now that he’s staying, it’s time to turn the creativity up a few