Dan Campbell’s willingness to roll the dice is about to put the Detroit Lions in the NFL record book. The Lions converted 3 of 4 fourth-down plays in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, bringing their NFL-leading number of fourth down conversion attempts to 36. The New England Patriots hold the record for most fourth-down
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The Detroit Lions are getting their quarterback back, but losing one of his favorite targets. Lions quarterback Jared Goff cleared COVID-19 protocols Monday, a week after he was placed on the reserve/COVID list, while receiver Josh Reynolds tested positive for the virus. Goff did not play in Sunday’s 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but
Allen Park — After a week on the COVID/reserve list, Detroit Lions starting quarterback Jared Goff has cleared protocols and will rejoin the team this week. Unfortunately, Goff likely will be without one of his top targets, as coach Dan Campbell noted wide receiver Josh Reynolds, as well as practice-squad quarterback Steven Montez, have tested
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has made quick and clear progress as an offensive play-caller since taking over duties last month, but he’ll be the first to tell you he’s still learning on the job. After the Lions exploded for 30 points against the Arizona Cardinals a week ago, the team barely
After coming just short of grabbing win No. 3 on the season against the Atlanta Falcons, the Detroit Lions hit the road once again. This time, they head to the Pacific Northwest and face the Seattle Seahawks in a late afternoon tilt on Fox. CLOSE CALL: Don’t let Detroit Lions’ final play cover up the
Atlanta — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. First down During the second half of the game, a colleague pointed out the Lions were on the cusp of setting the NFL record for fourth-down attempts in a single season. And by the end of the
During the NFL draft this year, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made a joke. At least, I think it was a joke. Maybe we should call it a jest filled with playful truth, because the fact is the NFL draft contains so much scrutiny it would make anyone a little slappy over its three-day-long
ATLANTA — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is no miracle worker. But he is growing as a coach. “I see us improving,” Campbell said after the Atlanta Falcons beat the Lions, 20-16, on Sunday. “You’d look for improvement out of every player in every group and I see it. We’re playing better football right now
ATLANTA — Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and looks at players who helped and hurt their stock Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: JEFF SEIDEL: Don’t let Lions’ final play cover up the exciting creativity that kept it close Stock up LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Reeves-Maybin has
Dan Campbell trusted his defense in a key situation Sunday, and it almost worked. One of the NFL’s most aggressive coaches all season, Campbell got unusually conservative late in the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the Lions down seven points and less than three minutes to
Atlanta — What happened Sunday to the Lions at Mercedes-Benz Field was a metaphor for the past 60-plus years of pro football in Detroit. Effort? Nothing but salutes for how a team tussled and sweated and nearly ambushed the Falcons before losing in, of course, the final minute, 20-16. Coaching? Who’s upset with head man
ATLANTA – Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions in their 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Quarterback Tim Boyle played much better and looked much more comfortable Sunday than he did in his first career start last month against the Cleveland Browns. Boyle completed six straight passes to start
Atlanta — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is on a remarkable run of production, so much so that it’s probably time to label it a pattern. In Detroit’s loss to Atlanta, St. Brown caught nine passes for 91 yards and a touchdown, while adding another 19 yards on two carries. He finishes December
Atlanta — The Detroit Lions’ defense couldn’t get a stop and the offense couldn’t finish in the red zone. One unit reversed course down the stretch of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, when linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin forced a turnover with a little more than two minutes remaining. But Detroit’s offense couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity
Atlanta — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Quarterback In his second start, Tim Boyle was far sharper, giving the Lions a chance to win the game. But his lack of experience showed with his patience in the most critical situations, as he rushed throws in both
Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions about the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. What did you think of Tim Boyle? Let’s start with the positives. The Lions backup quarterback, who started because Jared Goff was on the reserve/COVID list, looked much better in his second NFL start and his
ATLANTA — He had a chance to be a hero. With 33 seconds left and a chance to win the game, Tim Boyle, the Detroit Lions‘ backup quarterback, forced a ball toward the end zone. But it was intercepted. End of the game. Falcons 20, Lions 16. So the Lions lost. No real surprise. CARLOS
Backup quarterback Tim Boyle made some big throws for the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Atlanta, but his biggest throw of the day was intercepted at the goal line with just over 30 seconds left in the game to seal the Lions’ fate in a 20-16 loss to the Falcons. Lions head coach Dan Campbell
Atlanta — Due to a lingering shoulder injury, the Detroit Lions will be without running back D’Andre Swift for a fourth consecutive game after the team made him inactive for Sunday’s contest with the Atlanta Falcons Swift, the team’s leader in yards from scrimmage, has been sidelined since reaggravating the injury in the first half of
The bridge quarterback is making a bid to become a permanent structure, and as the Detroit Lions get ready for an important offseason with some momentum at their back, they have a big decision to make on their and Jared Goff’s future. Goff has played his best football of the season in recent weeks, leading