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One of the first things that jumps out from the Detroit Lions’ snap count notes in the Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos is the continuity of the starters. It’s especially true on offense. The entire starting offensive line played each and every one of the 66 offensive snaps. It was the first time

For the first time in over a month, the Detroit Lions looked like playoff contenders. The offense was firing on all cylinders, the defense made plays, and the special teams looked smooth to the point that no one is talking about them. Coach Dan Campbell challenged his team after the loss to the Bears last

When the Detroit Lions announced they’d elevated kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad for their Saturday night, it was something of a surprise. Even though Badgley fared relatively well as the team’s kicker in 2022, there had not been any sense of internal dissatisfaction with Riley Patterson. The story was different behind closed doors

It’s a victory weekend for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell’s team rocked the Denver Broncos, 42-17, on Saturday night in Week 15. The blowout victory improves Detroit’s record to 10-4 and keeps the Lions in the hunt for the top overall seed in the NFC postseason. Here are some of the best photos from after

It was no accident that the Detroit Lions came out with confidence and urgency on Saturday night. The Week 15 game against the visiting Denver Broncos was all about rediscovering their identity as a legit postseason contender. Quarterback Jared Goff was a big part of that. Goff threw for five touchdowns in the game, just

Saturday night’s win over the Denver Broncos completed quite a feat for the Detroit Lions. The 42-17 win gave them victories over all four teams in the AFC West division this year: Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders and now the Broncos. It is the second divisional sweep of the season for the Lions. Detroit previously capped off

A drama-free Lions win was atop many holiday wishlists, and Detroit delivered. Boy did they! The Lions destroyed the visiting Denver Broncos, 42-17, in front of a raucous Ford Field crowd on Saturday night. The Lions dictated the terms in which the game would be played from the start and never relented in being the

It’s always a treat when fans get to see a big man get the ball in the open field. Lions fans in Ford Field got treated to one of the biggest players on the team rumbling and rolling on a fumble recovery early in the Week 15 matchup against the Broncos. Lions defensive tackle Isaiah

In advance of Saturday night’s game at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions have elevated two players from the practice squad to the active roster. Defensive end Bruce Irvin and kicker Michael Badgley have been promoted for the Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos. It’s the second elevation for Irvin, who was also moved up

This week’s Detroit Lions game accelerates the timeline. A Saturday night game against the Denver Broncos means today’s morning pot of coffee gets nursed a lot longer. It’s a short sip kind of day in getting ready for the Week 15 prime-time matchup — one that could clinch a postseason berth for the Lions. Here’s

In their last home game before Christmas, the Detroit Lions are making it a blue one in Ford Field. The Lions will wear their all-blue uniforms on Saturday when they host the Denver Broncos. The Lions will rock the Honolulu blue jerseys with silver numbers and shoulder trim along with the blue pants that feature

The good folks at Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top 50 pending free agents for the coming offseason. Nary a single Detroit Lions player appears anywhere on the list. It makes sense overall, given the current youthful state of Detroit’s roster. The top pending unrestricted free agents for the Lions are guards Jonah Jackson

Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is probably happy the Chicago Bears aren’t on Detroit’s schedule anymore in 2023. LaPorta is likely just as happy to see the Denver Broncos coming to Ford Field in Week 15. In a record-setting rookie campaign for a tight end, LaPorta had his two worst games in Detroit’s matchups

Kindle Vildor made his Detroit Lions debut in Week 14. The cornerback, freshly signed off the practice squad, saw some action at outside cornerback against one of his old teams, the Chicago Bears. Both his head coach and coordinator indicated they want to see more of the 26-year-old after his solid outing. He outplayed starter