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Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 31-18 victory over the New York Giants: First down Because of NFL season is so short on opportunities, we’re collectively prone to overreactions after each Sunday. And when the Lions’ woeful start extended two months into the 2022 campaign, it was

East Rutherford, N.J. — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 31-18 victory over the New York Giants. Quarterbacks Perfect? Not quite, but Jared Goff navigated the windy conditions well enough, avoiding the big negative play, and taking a single sack for that matter, while completing 17-of-26 throws for 165 yards. He didn’t

East Rutherford, N.J. — In his first free-agency period as the Detroit Lions general manager, one of Brad Holmes’ first targets was running back Jamaal Williams. A durable, high-energy leader, Holmes figured the young veteran could be a solid backfield complement to D’Andre Swift, in the same fashion Williams operated with Aaron Jones in Green

It’s officially different. For how long and how far, we’ll see. But for now, the Lions are doing things they’ve rarely done, and doing them in ways we’ve rarely seen. Thanksgiving is coming, and unlike many years, the Lions aren’t cooked. Not even stuffed. They won their third straight, second straight on the road, and

The Detroit Lions have done something they haven’t done in a long time: win two games in a row. If they can beat the Giants on Sunday, we’ll be able to call it a proper winning streak. Here are five things to watch ahead of Sunday’s matchup at MetLife Stadium. Stopping Saquon The Lions’ defense

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions announced a handful of moves Saturday afternoon, primarily impacting the team’s receiving corps. The team is getting one starting receiver back this weekend against the New York Giants, while having to wait at least one more week to get back a second. DJ Chark has been officially activated off

Each Saturday during the college football season, we’ll highlight five (or in this case, six) prospects with locally televised matchups who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, based on projected needs. The list aims to highlight early-, mid- and late-round prospects. This will give you a chance to

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have ruled out two defensive linemen for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Rookie Josh Paschal proved unable to practice this week after suffering a knee injury last Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The second-round pick had been handling a heavy workload since debuting last month, averaging nearly

Allen Park — If you know anything about offensive linemen, they’re slow to complain. So a willingness to discuss the impact of his foot injury, more than the walking boot Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has been wearing between games, is indicative of the pain he’s been fighting through to stay in the lineup this

Allen Park — If the key to successful football is playing to your strengths, there’s a good reason the New York Giants have exceeded all reasonable expectations and are sitting pretty with a 7-2 record just beyond the halfway point of the 2022 season. Remember, this is the same Giants team that won four games

Lions at Giants ▶ Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ▶ TV/radio: FOX/97.1 FM ▶ Records: Lions 3-6, Giants 7-2 ▶ Line: Giants by 3 Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions’ Week 11 matchup against the New York Giants. Key matchup LIONS’ SITUATIONAL OFFENSE VS. GIANTS SITUATIONAL DEFENSE The Lions’ offense

Allen Park — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hasn’t had a ton of success in his first two trips through free agency, but his best move has unquestionably been the one he didn’t make. After weighing the franchise tag and a long-term contract for wide receiver Kenny Golladay, Holmes ultimately decided the price tag

Allen Park — One of the more underrated aspects of Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson’s skill set is his durability and stamina. Through nine games, only four defensive linemen across the NFL are playing a higher percentage of their team’s defensive snaps. Hutchinson barely leaves the field for the Lions. He’s already played 579 reps,

Allen Park — In October, the NFL celebrated the league’s ever-expanding diversity with more than 200 players wearing helmet decals of flags from countries that represented their nationalities. Those flags reflected the player either living in that country for two years or more or having a parent or grandparent born there. The Detroit Lions had

Allen Park — New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has met a lot of coaches in his day. With 25 years of coaching experience at the pro and college levels under his belt, he’s also done a lot of interviews. It’s hard to imagine that any of them are more interesting than the one

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions’ got two players dealing with long-term injuries back on the practice field Wednesday. Defensive end Romeo Okwara took the field for the first time since tearing his Achilles 13 months ago, while wide receiver DJ Chark was back after completing his minimum four-game stay on the injured-reserve list. Okwara

Allen Park — It’s still not time to push the panic button on the injury status of former All-Pro Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow. That’s at least according to head coach Dan Campbell, who on Wednesday again poked fun at the concern of Ragnow leaving Sunday’s win against the Chicago Bears in a walking boot.

Detroit — It’s been topsy, turvy and even a little tipsy. Halfway through the season, the Lions have revealed all sides of who they are, and a few interesting signs of who they can be. They’re 3-6 and on a two-game winning streak for the first time in two-plus years. Their offense and defense take

Allen Park — While the stakes weren’t nearly as high as the instant classic between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, two rebuilding teams played an entertaining game with plenty of exciting moments in Chicago this past weekend. And despite entering the fourth quarter facing a typical insurmountable 14-point deficit, the Detroit Lions managed to

Go through the gallery to see The Detroit News’ midseason grades for the Detroit Lions’ 2022 season, compiled by Justin Rogers. Click here if you have trouble viewing the gallery. Through nine games, the Detroit Lions aren’t too far off preseason expectations, but they’ve taken a frustrating route to reach their 3-6 record. That included a five-game losing streak