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Losing an NFL game is one thing. Losing players to hypothermia is something worse, which, fortunately neither the Seahawks nor Lions did Sunday in the rain and 37-degree mess that descended on Seattle and Lumen Field. This was separate from the mess of a game the Lions ended up losing, 51-29, two days into 2022

Seattle — After showing steady improvement throughout the second half of the season, the Detroit Lions defense imploded in spectacular fashion during the team’s final road trip of the campaign. The Lions allowed the Seattle Seahawks to score on nine consecutive possessions, including five straight touchdowns, in a 51-29 shellacking at Lumen Field on Sunday. It

Seattle — Call it a silver lining from an otherwise bad day, but the Detroit Lions assured themselves a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL Draft following Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. With a 2-13-1 record heading into next week’s season finale, only the Jacksonville Jaguars have a worse mark, sitting at 2-14 after getting

Seattle — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 51-29 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Tim Boyle had 69 yards and an interception at the half as the Lions found themselves down at the break, 31-7. The backup quarterback was able to pad the stat line a bit the final two quarters, finishing

Seattle — As expected, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Listed as doubtful coming into the day, Goff didn’t practice this week with a lingering knee injury, suffered in the closing minutes of the first half of the team’s 30-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 19.

Still navigating a number of COVID cases and injuries down the stretch of the season, the Detroit Lions elevated five players off the practice squad Saturday afternoon. The team announced linebacker Tavante Beckett, offensive lineman Parker Ehinger, and defensive lineman Bruce Hector have been elevated as COVID replacements, while wide receiver Javon McKinley and tight end

Winless in Seattle. That’s the script the Detroit Lions are trying to rewrite this weekend as they travel west for a showdown with the Seahawks, in a place they haven’t won since 1999. It’s another matchup for the Lions without much to play for on either team, as the Seahawks are 5-10 and have been

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t expecting to have starting quarterback Jared Goff when the team travels to Seattle to play the Seahawks on Sunday. That sets the table for backup Tim Boyle to make his second consecutive start and third of the season. “We’ll get a look, see how (Goff) feels today,”

James Hawkins, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday’s Lions-Seahawks game at Lumen Field (4:25 p.m., Fox/97.1). ►James Hawkins: These aren’t the same Seahawks of years past. They’ll finish below .500 for the first time with Russell Wilson under center and they have more losses this season (10)

Allen Park — Individual development and a path to playing time are anything but linear for most NFL players. Jalen Reeves-Maybin is no exception to that rule. From coveted draft pick, to poor scheme fit, to an ongoing audition to be a piece of the foundation in the team’s current rebuild, the Detroit Lions linebacker has always shown

By Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Lions at Seahawks ► Kickoff: 4:25 p.m., Sunday, Lumen Field, Seattle ► TV/radio: Fox/97.1 ► Records: Lions 2-12-1, Seahawks 5-10 ► Line: Seattle by 6.5 Detroit News contributor Steve Kornacki breaks down the Lions’ Week 17 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Key matchup LIONS’ PASSING OFFENSE VS. SEAHAWKS’ SECONDARY Detroit has only been able to

Allen Park — The final two games of the season offer an opportunity for several members of the Detroit Lions’ young roster to get better and build confidence going into next season. A prime example is cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was selected in the third round of this year’s draft, but missed nearly three months after

Allen Park — After nearly doubling his statistical output in four December games, the NFL has named Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown the NFC’s Offensive Rookie of the Month. St. Brown went from catching 39 passes the first 11 games of his career to hauling in 35 balls for 340 yards and his first three

Allen Park — Lost in Jared Goff’s COVID diagnosis last week was the fact the Detroit Lions quarterback is also dealing with a knee injury, suffered late in the first half of the team’s win over the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 19. Goff was activated off the COVID/reserve list earlier this week, but the knee injury

Allen Park — After missing four consecutive games with a shoulder injury, there was some thought D’Andre Swift might be done for the year. Instead, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he expects the dynamic dual-threat running back to return to action this week against the Seattle Seahawks. “He’s still got room to grow and

Allen Park —  As the Detroit Lions look to accelerate the franchise’s rebuild this upcoming offseason and next, the team’s plan at quarterback will continue to command the spotlight. From the moment he arrived in town, it’s been unclear how Jared Goff fit into the team’s long-term vision. While coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad

Justin Rogers, James Hawkins, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 17 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Detroit +9.5 at Seattle Rogers: Seattle Hawkins: Seattle Niyo: Detroit Wojo: Detroit Las Vegas +7.5 at Indianapolis Rogers: Indianapolis Hawkins: Indianapolis Niyo: Las Vegas Wojo: Indianapolis N.Y. Giants +4 at Chicago Rogers: Chicago

Josh Dubow |  Associated Press John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. Madden gained fame in

Associated Press Jacksonville, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars lined up eight interviews for their head-coaching vacancy Tuesday, including five coordinators who are headed to the playoffs and former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell. The Jaguars requested permission to interview: both Dallas coordinators, former Lions quarterback Kellen Moore and Dan Quinn; both Tampa Bay coordinators, Byron

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions were down to one healthy tight end after Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. The situation got a little more complicated when team had to place that player, rookie Brock Wright, on the COVID/reserve list on Tuesday. To restock the cupboard for the stretch run of the season, the Lions added