DALLAS — The Detroit Lions had converted a third-and-19 against one of the best defenses in football. They’d overcome two holding calls, a bad spot, and the frustration of their own mistakes — and a few more mistakes by the officials. Still, here they were, first-and-goal from the 1, a yard away from taking the
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ARLINGTON, Texas − What would a Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys game in Dallas be without officiating controversy? Trevon Diggs made a disputed interception of a Jared Goff pass on the opening possession of the second half, and Ezekiel Elliott scored his first of two second-half touchdowns seven plays later as the Lions lost their fourth straight
Penei Sewell has big goals for himself as a football player. And 23 games into his NFL career, no one is laughing at his lofty aspirations. “The reason why I play this game is to be the best,” Sewell told the Free Press this week. “Better than anybody’s ever seen. So I got to keep
The Detroit Lions have had a revolving door at kicker the past 16 months. On Friday, they made sure that won’t be the case at punter, too. The Lions signed Pro Bowl punter Jack Fox to a four-year extension worth $13.965 million Saturday, making him one of the highest-paid punters in the NFL. Fox, who
DJ Chark said this week he was optimistic his left ankle injury won’t keep him out for the rest of the season. But the Detroit Lions’ biggest free agent addition of the spring will miss at least the next four games. The Lions placed Chark and special teams ace Bobby Price on injured reserve Saturday,
Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Detroit Lions‘ Week 7 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday (1 p.m., CBS) in Arlington, Texas: Dave Birkett The Cowboys should be an angry bunch coming off last week’s loss to the Eagles, and Dak Prescott’s return makes their roster whole again. They have
Detroit Lions (1-4) at Dallas Cowboys (4-2) The coaches: Lions — Dan Campbell (9-24-1 overall, 4-17-1 with Lions); Cowboys — Mike McCarthy (147-94-2 overall, 22-17 with Cowboys). Last game: Lions lost to New England Patriots, 29-0. Cowboys lost to Philadelphia Eagles, 26-17. Last meeting: Nov. 17, 2019: Cowboys won, 35-27. Key matchups Lions OT Penei Sewell vs.
The Detroit Lions have the third-highest scoring offense in the NFL, but offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is targeting improvement in three major areas coming out of last week’s bye. Johnson said he met with his offense as a unit Monday and gave them three points of emphasis for the final 12 games: Better communication; improving
Determined to jumpstart their sputtering pass rush, the Detroit Lions are looking for ways to create more favorable matchups for first-round pick Aidan Hutchinson. Linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard acknowledged Friday he has worked some with Hutchinson during position drills this week, part of changes Lions coach Dan Campbell promised were coming to his team’s league-worst
The Detroit Lions could be getting one of their best offensive playmakers back for Sunday’s game against the NFL’s best defense. Lions running back D’Andre Swift practiced on a limited basis Friday for the third straight day and is questionable to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Swift expressed optimism about his return earlier this
The Detroit Lions have employed 10 kickers in the past 16 months, and their pronounced struggles in the kicking game have factored heavily into their three-game losing streak. But Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp insisted Thursday the team has “made the exact right call the whole way” in its kicking situation since saying good-bye
DJ Chark isn’t sure exactly what’s going on with his sore left ankle, but the Detroit Lions receiver knows enough to believe he will play again this season. Chark missed his second straight practice with an ankle injury Thursday and likely will miss the game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, his third straight. He declined
The Cooper Rush bubble may have burst as the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) return home to host Dan Cambell’s Detroit Lions. The Rush experiment may be at its end following a Week 6 loss and the possible return of starting quarterback Dak Prescott as they fight with the Eagles and Giants for NFC East position. The
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Cary Junior • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Carlos and Shawn dig into the idea that Michigan football is a national championship contender, although we all know
The bye week in any NFL season serves two purposes. It’s a time for teams to take a breath, step back, assess their strengths and weaknesses and have more time to prepare for their next opponent as well as the remainder of the season. It’s also a time for fans to take a breath, step
Tracy Walker planted with his left foot to drive forward and make a tackle, and when his leg gave out he turned and glanced over his left shoulder as he hopped on one leg towards the Detroit Lions sideline. Walker tore his left Achilles tendon in the first quarter of the Lions’ Week 3 loss
After missing two games with a sprained right shoulder, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is trending towards being back in the lineup Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. “I’m pushing towards that,” Swift said Wednesday. “Like I said, taking it day by day.” Swift, who leads all NFL players at 8.6 yards per carry, returned
Amani Oruwariye spent part of his bye week in Florida. He wanted to be around family and get away from football. And after his surprise benching in the Detroit Lions‘ Week 5 loss to the New England Patriots, Oruwariye said that was the “reflection time” he needed to get his game right for the rest
DJ Chark thought a little rest would do his body good. Now that it hasn’t two weeks later, concern is growing over the Detroit Lions receiver’s injured left ankle. Chark did not practice Wednesday because of continued problems with the ankle he fractured last September with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chark missed the final 13 games
The Detroit Lions are a long way from matching the Jacksonville Jaguars’ modern record for what can only be described as NFL draft futility. The Jaguars picked in the top 10 in 10 consecutive drafts from 2008-17 and selected mostly busts with those picks. (Justin Blackmon, anyone?) The Lions (1-4) are trending toward a fifth
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