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After a wild Week 1 that featured a handful of upsets and one devastating injury (sorry, Jets fans), we’re onto Week 2 and back with another 32 best bets for the upcoming slate of games – one for each team in the NFL. The first week of the season is always the toughest to bet,

Ever since Lions GM Brad Holmes sported a “Villains” sweatshirt at the NFL scouting combine earlier this year, the word has become something of a defining mantra for the team. And while Holmes has never really elaborated on the exact meaning, it’s clear his players are bought into the mindset. It’s permeated Detroit in a

The Detroit Lions held a walk-through practice session on Wednesday, one that was closed to the media. The team did produce an injury report based on likely availability, and a couple of developments on the team’s update are not positive. Foremost is the ankle injury that is plaguing starting left tackle Taylor Decker. After missing

The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available to watch or stream. This week’s live show focused on the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as looking ahead to the Week 2 home opener against Seattle. Among the topics covered in this one, recorded on Wednesday night: [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal]

The Seattle Seahawks suffered some major injury issues in their Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Those will carry over into their trip to Detroit in Week 2 to face the unbeaten Lions. Seattle placed starting right tackle Abraham Lucas on I.R. on Wednesday, meaning he will miss several weeks. Lucas injured his

For Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, sportsbooks have issued player prop bets on David Montgomery. Montgomery and the Detroit Lions (1-0) take on the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) in Week 2 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Catch all the NFL action on DISH! David Montgomery Week 2 Player

Ahead of Sunday’s 1:00 PM ET game airing live on FOX, bookmakers have posted player prop bet markets for Josh Reynolds. This Week 2 matchup features Reynolds’ Detroit Lions (1-0) taking on the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Josh Reynolds Week 2 Player

Before Kalif Raymond hits the field Sunday at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, here are some key numbers you should know ahead of placing a bet on his player prop betting options. Raymond’s Detroit Lions (1-0) and the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) hit the field in Week 2 at Ford Field. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Catch all the NFL

Brian Branch had himself one heck of an NFL debut. The Lions rookie defensive back scored a pick-six interception off the reigning NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes, on prime time in the home of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. It was a huge moment for the Lions, helping spring them to the 21-20 upset

The Detroit Lions defense did a really nice job in containing All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the explosive Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Mahomes managed just one touchdown throw and the Chiefs scored only 20 total points in Detroit’s road win. A lot of the credit should go to the overhauled Lions secondary. Spearheaded

When watching the Detroit Lions, it’s evident that a huge focal point to their offense is wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. That’s been clear since his arrival in Detroit. Since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, St. Brown has compiled 196 receptions for 2,073 yards and 11 touchdowns. One of

It’s amazing what one win over a top team can do for the Detroit Lions. In a word: credibility. Beating the Chiefs in Kansas City sent the Lions shooting up the NFL power rankings. The credibility from besting Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs saw pollsters confidence in Dan Campbell’s Lions hit a new high. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal]

Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions will host Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET, in a matchup featuring a pair of the top offensive players in the NFL last season. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions owned the fourth-best offense last season in terms of total yards (380 yards per game),

The Seattle Seahawks (0-1) will look to upset the Detroit Lions (1-0) on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Ford Field. The Lions are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 6 points. The over/under in the contest is set at 47 points. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions won versus the Kansas City Chiefs

One of the most surprising moves this off-season was during free agency when the Detroit Lions signed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Coming out of left field, the Lions signed Gardner-Johnson to a one year contract that allows him to prove himself for a long-term deal in Detroit or another team. Whatever happens will happen. For

Jahmyr Gibbs proved worthy of the excitement and playmaking hype in his first NFL game. The Lions first-round running back didn’t get a lot of opportunities, but he still wound up breaking more tackles than any other player in the entire league in Week 1. On just nine touches (7 carries, 2 receptions), Gibbs managed

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When the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs last Thursday, the home team Chiefs played without their best defensive player. All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones was still holding out in a contract squabble, seeking an extension from the Chiefs. Now that the Lions ran over the team without him, the Chiefs and Jones have

Heading into Week 2’s matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks, the two teams had very different outcomes in Week 1. While the Lions pulled off a significant win against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seahawks suffered a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the team that kept

The Detroit Lions had a very successful ground game in 2022. It raised some eyebrows when the team swapped out the top two running backs, Jamaal Williams and D’Andre Swift, after the season. In their place came prized free agent David Montgomery and No. 12 overall draft pick, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Based on the