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Allen Park — The Lions started their workday with a prayer Wednesday. “We just felt like that was the best thing to do,” head coach Dan Campbell said. “That was the right thing to do.” And in many ways, it felt like the only thing to do, in the wake of a tragedy that rocked

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions’ youth is one of the main reasons why fans and organization alike are excited for the team’s future. But this Sunday night, as the Lions (8-8) travel to Green Bay for a primetime showdown with the NFC North rival Packers (8-8), Detroit will need to show it has indeed

Allen Park — This Sunday evening’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers isn’t just another game for the Detroit Lions. And while many coaches prefer to take a business-as-usual approach, regardless of the circumstances, Lions coach Dan Campbell is choosing to emphasize the magnitude of the moment as he prepares his young roster for the

Jerry Green |  Special to The Detroit News The afternoon Chuck Hughes joined the Lions in a trade with the Eagles, he requested superstition-defying uniform No. 13. “No, you can’t wear that number here,” said Roy “Friday” Macklem, who controlled the Lions’ locker room with an iron fist. A placid man, Hughes accepted the uniform number

Allen Park — What more can be said or written about James Houston’s performance this season? The Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher has been a revelation since his promotion from the practice squad in late November. What Houston has been able to accomplish, eight sacks in six games, is historic. Since sacks became an official

Allen Park — On the first episode of “Hard Knocks” this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell sets the tone for what the team will be about while addressing the roster during a training camp meeting. “What makes us what we are? And what we are going to be? It’s that right there. It’s grit,”

Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. First down Before taking any questions at his postgame press conference, Lions coach Dan Campbell made a point to thank the fans. And while winning football is what sells tickets and puts butts in the seats, the

Detroit — The Lions defended their den one last time Sunday. And because they did, they’re still prowling in the playoff hunt. But after Dan Campbell broke it down for his players in another raucous locker-room celebration, letting them know they’d set themselves up to be the NFL’s “hot game” next week in freezing Green

Detroit — The Detroit Lions got the win, and some help on Sunday, but are still going to need more in the final week of the season if they’re going to make the postseason. With a 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Lions kept their playoff hopes alive another week, even jumping a spot

Detroit — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance following the team’s 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. Quarterbacks Jared Goff continued his incredible hot streak, completing 21-of-29 throws for 255 yards and three touchdowns. He connected on throws to 10 different receivers and kept the ball out of danger against a defense that’s shown

Detroit — The second pick got his third pick. The second-round pick got his first and second career sacks. And the sixth-rounder? He did something that no player in the history of the NFL has done before. Overall, it was a pretty good day for Brad Holmes’ 2022 draft class. The trio of Aidan Hutchinson,

Shortly after the Detroit Lions dismantled the Chicago Bears, 41-10, in Detroit’s home finale at Ford Field on Sunday, wide receiver Kalif Raymond could be found tossing his buddy, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, up in the air like a parent celebrating their child. “You got 100 and 1,000! You got 100 and 1,000!” shouted

Detroit — The Detroit Lions didn’t have control of their playoff destiny entering Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, ceding that opportunity in last week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. All the Lions could do is handle their own business and hope for a little help. To their credit, they took care of the first

Detroit — Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL Players’ Association has filed a grievance against the Carolina Panthers and the NFL regarding the playing conditions in last Saturday’s Lions-Panthers matchup in Carolina on Christmas Eve. The game was the coldest home game in Panthers history. Several Lions players commented on the conditions, with quarterback Jared