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Allen Park — Describing an athlete as “sick” typically doesn’t have much to do with their health status. But it did last week, as Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson played the week after battling an illness. Despite coming up with five tackles and one for-loss, Hutchinson said Wednesday that he was still not

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions were heavily represented in the fan portion of the Pro Bowl vote this year, but after coach and peer ballots were tallied, only one Lions player ended up making the cut: center Frank Ragnow. While a disappointment on the whole, given 10 Lions players finished among the top 10

Justin Rogers, Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Lions -3 at Panthers Rogers: Panthers Bianchi: Lions Niyo: Lions Wojo: Lions Jaguars +1 at Jets Rogers: Jaguars Bianchi: Jets Niyo: Jets Wojo: Jets Falcons +7 at Ravens Rogers: Falcons Bianchi: Falcons Niyo: Ravens Wojo: Ravens Giants +3.5

Allen Park — During the Detroit Lions’ stretch of six wins in the past seven games, the defensive turnaround has been one of the driving factors. On track for one of the worst statistical seasons in NFL history heading into the team’s bye week, some schematic adjustments have settled things down to the point where

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have been cleaning up on weekly awards this season. On Wednesday, wide receiver and return man Kalif Raymond became the team’s fifth player to earn player of the week honors after he was named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the New York

Allen Park — A scar on Alex Anzalone’s right shoulder tells a story of the adversity he’s faced playing the game he loves, while his contributions to the Detroit Lions’ turnaround tells the story of his ability push through it. From the end of his college career at Florida through his first few seasons as

Allen Park — It’s not unfathomable what the Lions are trying to do. But it is unusual. Only one team in NFL history has started a season 1-6 and still managed to make the playoffs: the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals. And if the Lions can repeat that feat — they’ve won six of their last seven

Allen Park — Fandom brings out the best in people. That was evident in the parking lot of MetLife Stadium on Sunday, as a Detroit Lions fan wearing a Penei Sewell jersey was filmed running flawless pass protection sets against his girlfriend. The video, of course, went viral. The fan was later revealed to be

When at or near full strength, the Detroit Lions offense has been explosive this season, averaging more than 30 points per game. So heading into Sunday, the New York Jets served as a litmus test for the unit. The combination of an outstanding defense — particularly against the pass — in chilly, outdoor conditions offered

Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 20-17 victory over the New York Jets. First down One of the more interesting things Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the game was his honest assessment of the mood of his team after the first half. The coach sensed an unusual

Allen Park — One day after Lions starting safety DeShon Elliott exited because of a shoulder injury, the team still didn’t have an update on his long-term prognosis. “We’re getting studies on him right now,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “I know he was a little tender, the shoulder hurt a little bit, but

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions had been polling well in Pro Bowl voting this year, but several of the team’s players surged up the ballot as the league closed fan voting late last week. In total, 10 Lions players finished among the top 10 at their position, led by rookie Aidan Hutchinson, who finished

Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 20-17 victory over the New York Jets. First down One of the more interesting things Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the game was his honest assessment of the mood of his team after the first half. The coach sensed an unusual

East Rutherford, N.J. — After starting the season 1-6, the Detroit Lions can move into the seventh and final seed in the NFC as early as next week. To do so, they’ll need three things to happen. First and foremost, the Lions must continue their winning ways. They’ll need to go on the road and

With every clutch pass, every crunching sack and every Dan Campbell gamble, the Lions are killing one narrative and forging a new one. They have worked their way smack into the middle of the playoff race, looking very much like a team that knows it belongs. Way back when — you know, way back to

East Rutherford, N.J. — Detroit Lions receiver Kalif Raymond tried to downplay the personal significance of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, but anyone who has followed his career knows how his time with the Jets ended when he played for the franchise five years ago. Raymond suited up for just two games with

East Rutherford, N.J. — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 20-17 victory over the New York Jets. Quarterbacks It wasn’t the prettiest stat line for Jared Goff, but it’s tough to fault a conservative approach against a playmaking secondary with a shutdown cornerback patrolling the left side of the field. The Lions

Show Caption Hide Caption The News’ Justin Rogers discusses Lions’ win over the Jets It wasn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. The Lions have now won six of the last seven, getting back to .500 and inching closer in the playoff race. Justin Rogers, The Detroit News East Rutherford, N.J. — For the second time

East Rutherford, N.J. — For the second time this season, a coaching decision to attempt a long field goal in the fourth quarter nearly cost the Detroit Lions a game, and in this case, potentially a playoff spot. But with time running out in the fourth quarter, quarterback Jared Goff found Brock Wright open in

East Rutherford, N.J. — The Detroit Lions had a trio of players listed as questionable due to an illness heading into Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets, but all three are active for the contest. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, cornerback Mike Hughes and running back and return man Justin Jackson are all suiting up.