SideLion Report

Lions running back Jamaal Williams is naturally overlooked in fantasy circles, but he is shaping up to be a very nice value in drafts this year. With all the fantasy buzz for this year, and times acknowledged downside, around Lions running back D’Andre Swift, it’s easy to forget about backfield mate Jamaal Williams. But when

The Detroit Lions have added a recognizable name to their coaching staff, hiring former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett as an offensive assistant. Rookies report for Detroit Lions training camp on Saturday, and they’ve also added to their coaching staff. Per the team’s announcement, former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett has been hired as an

Entering the 2022 season, here are three most overrated Detroit Lions players. Coming off a 3-13-1 season in 2021, the Detroit Lions seem to be on a good track. But they still have a lot to prove, as a team and individually in some cases, before they can get some league-wide acknowledgement and respect. With training

Jimmy Garoppolo is a fit, or “makes sense”, for some teams, but the Detroit Lions still aren’t one of them. Jimmy Garoppolo derailed the San Francisco 49ers plan to trade him this offseason by having shoulder surgery in March. He’s been cleared to throw, but the list of trade suitors is short as training camps

Sep 12, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs (96) following the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Kyler Murray deal means absolutely nothing for the Lions and Jared Goff by Brad Berreman With the start of training camp approaching, the Detroit

Kyler Murray’s new contract has implications for the broader quarterback market, but the Lions’ situation with Jared Goff is patently unaffected. It always seemed likely, but the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed a contract extension on Thursday (five years, $230.5 million). The deal will make him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league

Notable NFL free agents aren’t aplenty right now, but three former Detroit Lions have made a list of the top 10 available. As teams start reporting for training camp, 90-man rosters to start camp with are mostly set. But there are a few big names who are still available, including some former Detroit Lions. At

When evaluating the Detroit Lions quarterback situation, ESPN’s Louis Riddick was not exactly deeply insightful regarding Jared Goff. ESPN recently did a three-year NFL power ranking projection (subscription required). The Detroit Lions landed at No. 28, despite seeming to be on a solid track entering Year 2 of a build/rebuild. The primary question mark of

D’Andre Swift is entering an important season in his career, and his Madden rating is the latest proof of how much he has to prove. Over his first two NFL seasons, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift has teased his potential. He has 108 career receptions in 26 games, and he topped 1,000 yards from

Special circumstances require adjusting previous ways, and that’s what Lions general manager Brad Holmes did with Jameson Williams. The Detroit Lions pulled off one of the surprising and bold moves in the first round of April’s draft when the traded up from No. 32 to No. 12 to get wide receiver Jameson Williams. General manager

As training camp and preseason shakes out their roster, could the Lions look to send wide receiver Quintez Cephus elsewhere for a backup quarterback? After having inarguably the worst wide receiving corps in the league a year ago at this time, the Detroit Lions now have a relative surplus at the position. A prominent training

NFL players can never take too much solace in their future, but these five Detroit Lions have particular contract implications this year. Given the nature of the sport and average length of career, NFL teams operate on a year-to-year basis when it comes to their rosters. Players are looking for a secure future, and a

With the combination of factors pointing to it, it’s not too big a surprise the Detroit Lions were last in the NFL in ticket revenue last year. In general, winning (or a shiny new stadium, etc.) gets fans to buy tickets and attend sporting events. To that end, according to Sportico (subscription required), the Las

The Detroit Lions have invested in getting the best from Jared Goff this year, but can he sustain the fantasy value of all the key offensive pieces? Optimism surrounding the Detroit Lions is soaring this offseason. On paper, the Lions’ offense (when fully healthy) looks dangerous. And that leaves out a top-tier offensive line to make

He may not stand out as an obvious breakout candidate for the Lions this year, but second-year defensive tackle Alim McNeill has received some more buzz in that regard. Without getting into the ugly numbers from last year, the Detroit Lions defense can only be better this year. In each of his two drafts as

Amon-Ra St. Brown had a strong rookie season overall, and he has landed in the upper tier in another deeper metric. As we review the 2021 season and look ahead to the coming season, the strength of Amon-Ra St. Brown’s rookie season is being unveiled. Pro Football Focus graded him out as one of the

As much as they have any broader meaning at all, the Detroit Lions wide receivers have been mostly overlooked, or even disrespected, in Madden 23 ratings. EA Sports began unveiling their ratings for the Madden 23 video game on Monday, with wide receivers and tight ends. Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson landed fifth among

It feels far-fetched he could only last two seasons as Lions’ head coach, but the coming season indeed looks like an important one for Dan Campbell. The Detroit Lions knew what they were getting into in 2021, so general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell got contracts giving them some latent job security

It’s easy to lean into the “Same Old Lions” at every sign of adversity for the Detroit Lions, but head coach Dan Campbell says the phrase fuels the team’s fire. When the Detroit Lions fall short or don’t make good decisions, at times in epic or inexplicable fashion, it’s the “Same Old Lions.” With one

Heading into the 2022 campaign, here are the five most underrated Detroit Lions players. With a long history of losing, and outright ineptitude, it’s hard for the Detroit Lions to get noticed for anything else. But there is always some good talent on the roster, however they might be overlooked, underappreciated or simply underestimated. The