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Minneapolis — For the second time in three weeks, the Detroit Lions had a victory snatched away with a last-second field goal. After pulling off a stunning 10-point rally in the closing minutes of the contest, and taking the lead on a daring two-point conversion attempt, Detroit’s defense allowed the Vikings to drive 46 yards in

Allen Park — After the Detroit Lions lost their season opener to the San Francisco 49ers, coach Dan Campbell spoke plainly about his team. “Man, our margin for error is so small,” Campbell said. “We have to play the game a certain way. It’s just the way we are and the way we’re built. We cannot — we

Minneapolis — For the second time in three weeks, the Detroit Lions have a victory snatched away with a last-second field goal. After pulling off a stunning 10-point rally in the closing minutes of the contest, and taking the lead on a daring 2-point conversion attempt, Detroit’s defense allowed the Vikings drive 46 yards in 37

Allen Park — Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson and offensive tackle Penei Sewell haven’t done much during the past couple days of practice, but coach Dan Campbell wasn’t ready to rule out either player on Friday for this weekend’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Both were listed as questionable. “Yeah, (Hockenson’s) gotten better every day

Allen Park — It’s Aaron Glenn’s nature to focus on the positive. The Detroit Lions’ first-year defensive coordinator isn’t oblivious to the task at hand. He inherited the worst-performing unit in franchise history, and as with any rebuild, the team purged several, high-priced veterans before Glenn even stepped on the field to begin installing his scheme.

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Aubrey Pleasant both does and doesn’t regret his heated Week 1 sideline exchange with cornerback Jeff Okudah. The moment, caught by the broadcast cameras, showed Pleasant chewing out his young, star pupil after a mistake. What the coach doesn’t regret is being hard on Okudah, aggressively demanding better from the

Each Saturday during the college football season, we’ll highlight five prospects with locally televised matchups who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft, based on projected needs.  Every week, the list will aim to highlight early, mid- and late-round prospects. This will give you a chance to watch the players

James Hawkins, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday’s Lions-Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium (FOX/97.1). ► James Hawkins: The hits keep coming and the road gets tougher for the Lions. They’ll head to Minnesota short on the offensive line and with their first-round draft pick hobbled, weakening

Allen Park — All last week, the Detroit Lions openly talked about the desire to get running back D’Andre Swift more touches. But even though he played a season-high 73% of the team’s offensive snaps against Chicago on Sunday, his 14 looks (carries plus targets in the passing game), fell well short of his previous season-high

Allen Park — Throughout the past couples of weeks, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been reminding everyone who will listen that his team is so close to getting its first victory. Obviously, no explanation was needed after the Lions lost on an NFL record 66-yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens a couple of weeks

Allen Park — Signs are pointing to the Detroit Lions not having rookie offensive tackle Penei Sewell on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Sewell, who missed Wednesday’s practice with an injured ankle, was at least in uniform on Thursday, but limited to testing his mobility with a team trainer on the sideline during the portion of

Allen Park — Third and fourth downs have been a problem for the Detroit Lions offense. Through four games, the team is converting on just 32.7% of their late-down opportunities. Only the Seattle Seahawks (32.5%) and Chicago Bears have been worse (26.9%). Correcting those shortcomings — particularly after going 5-for-14 against the Bears on Sunday, and leaving plenty of

Allen Park — Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley has a favorite analogy he uses when working with his position group. He compares each of his linemen to a finger, weak on their own, but when working together as a five-man unit and balled into a fist, they can be powerful and effective. Detroit was

Allen Park — The hits keep coming for the Detroit Lions. Still looking for their first win of the 2021 campaign, the team placed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve Wednesday morning, adding to an already lengthy list of injury issues. Ragnow suffered a toe injury during Sunday’s loss to Chicago and was replaced

Justin Rogers, James Hawkins, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 5 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Detroit +8 at Minnesota Rogers: Minnesota Hawkins: Minnesota Niyo: Minnesota Wojnowski: Minnesota L.A. Rams -1 at Seattle Rogers: Seattle Hawkins: L.A. Rams Niyo: L.A. Rams Wojnowski:

Allen Park — With Taylor Decker still recovering from last month’s surgery and center Frank Ragnow expected to miss Sunday’s game with turf toe, the Detroit Lions added some offensive line depth on Tuesday, agreeing to sign Ryan McCollum off the Houston Texans practice squad. To clear room on the roster, the Lions placed outside linebacker

Allen Park — With Taylor Decker still recovering from last month’s surgery and center Frank Ragnow expected to miss Sunday’s game with turf toe, the Detroit Lions added some offensive line depth on Tuesday, agreeing to sign Ryan McCollum off the Houston Texans practice squad. To clear room on the roster, the Lions placed outside linebacker

According to his agent David Canter, the Detroit Lions are promoting outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier off the practice squad. An undrafted free agent out of Liberty a year ago, Lemonier spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers, splitting time between the team’s practice squad and active roster. The 6-foot-3, 240 pounder appeared in

Turning around the Detroit Lions defense, a unit that finished with the most yards and points allowed in franchise history a season ago, was never going to be an overnight process. Among the issues that have persisted from last season has been the propensity for giving up big pass plays. In 2020, the Lions allowed

Joe Reedy  |  Associated Press Inglewood, Calif. — Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns, Austin Ekeler rushed for 117 yards and scored twice and the Los Angeles Chargers knocked the Las Vegas Raiders from the unbeaten ranks with a 28-14 victory Monday night. Los Angeles is 3-1 for the first time since 2014 and part