MINNEAPOLIS —Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions in their 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff was more statistically prolific in last week’s win over Washington, but I thought he played his best game of the year Sunday. Goff completed 25 of 41 passes
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Minneapolis — Justin Rogers grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in the team’s 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterbacks Even in the loss, it was probably Jared Goff’s best performance of the year. He cut down on the missed throws, bought himself time with some elusiveness from the pocket and avoided making any turnover-worthy throws
The Detroit Lions lost two key defensive players to Achilles tendon injuries last season, and the unit is bracing for bad news on the injury front again. Lions coach Dan Campbell said safety Tracy Walker suffered an ankle or Achilles tendon injury in the first half of Sunday’s 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Walker,
MINNEAPOLIS — Can you imagine Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell in Las Vegas? Gambling all night, putting his paycheck on the line, taking calculated gambles. Would he play poker? Nah. He wears his heart on his sleeve too much. I can’t imagine him being very good at bluffing. He is who he is — the
Minneapolis — Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker exited in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a left leg injury. And while the Lions didn’t have an immediate update after the 28-24 loss, coach Dan Campbell didn’t sound optimistic. “We don’t know entirely,” Campbell said. “We’ll know more in the morning.
Minneapolis — After going winless on the road last season, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell will have to keep waiting to taste victory away from home. The team’s aggressive play-calling allowed them to twice jump out to double-digit leads on Sunday, but came back to bite them at the end of both halves as the
Free Press columnists Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor answer three questions after the Detroit Lions’ 28-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis: What does Sunday tell you about the Lions’ ceiling? The Lions continued their impressive offense under coordinator Ben Johnson, who called an effective and mostly aggressive game in a 28-24 loss
Minneapolis — Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker exited in the first quarter of the team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with a left leg injury. On the second-and-1 snap, Walker took three steps backward before reversing course on a run play. But on the safety’s first step coming forward, he came up hobbling
Minneapolis — The Detroit Lions had listed four starters as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, but all four are active for the contest. Running back D’Andre Swift, center Frank Ragnow, tight end T.J. Hockenson and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson all will play against the Vikings after battling through injuries during the week.
Jeff Okudah walked through the Detroit Lions locker room Friday with a drink of amino acid supplements in one hand and an iPad in the other. Okudah, a few days earlier, sat on the padded chair in front of his locker with his iPad on his lap. He lounged last week in one of the
It’s almost a Week 3 tradition for the Detroit Lions. Somehow, over their first two games every season, they wind up doing something that sends us to the history books and delivers a lead-in such as, “For the first time since the Lions played at Tiger Stadium … “ Of course, seeing as how their
Detroit Lions starting safety Tracy Walker is expected to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis despite note practicing much this week. Walker is scheduled to travel to Minneapolis separately from the team after the birth of his second son this week. He did not practice on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for what
Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Detroit Lions‘ game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday (1 p.m., Fox): Dave Birkett The Lions and Vikings played two games decided by a total of four points last season and they are evenly matched enough to think another close game is in the
Minneapolis — The Detroit Lions are elevating offensive lineman Dan Skipper and linebacker Anthony Pittman from the team’s practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Skipper is presumably in line to start the contest at left guard, filling in for the injured Jonah Jackson (finger) and replaying the role he had in the
It’s early in the NFL season, very early, but even just two weeks in it’s clear the Detroit Lions have a breakout star on their team. And no, it isn’t Amon-Ra St. Brown. It isn’t D’Andre Swift, either. Or Aidan Hutchinson. It’s the guy who wasn’t even really the guy until the Lions kicked off
Detroit Lions (1-1) at Minnesota Vikings (1-1) The coaches: Lions — Dan Campbell (9-21-1 overall, 4-14-1 with Lions); Vikings — Kevin O’Connell (1-1 overall, 1-1 with Vikings). Last game: Lions beat Washington Commanders, 36-27. Vikings lost to Philadelphia Eagles, 24-7. Last meeting: Dec. 5, 2021: Lions won, 29-27. Key matchups Lions CB Amani Oruwariye vs. Vikings WR
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 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 watch the players performing live,
Allen Park — After being sidelined the full week of practice, the Detroit Lions will be without Jonah Jackson for a second consecutive week as the team’s starting left guard continues to deal with a finger injury suffered during last week’s non-padded practice. Earlier in the week, Lions coach Dan Campbell said Jackson wouldn’t return
Aidan Hutchinson returned to practice Friday for the first time since suffering a bruised right thigh against the Washington Commanders and is on track to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Hutchinson, the No. 2 pick of April’s NFL draft, did not practice Wednesday or Thursday because of an injury he suffered in the second
Allen Park — As the Lions chart a path to relevancy, there are going to be certain hurdles they’ll need to overcome. On Sunday, they’ll have an opportunity to show they can clear one of the biggest ones by winning the first road game of Dan Campbell’s tenure as coach. Despite finding a late-season groove