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Former Tennessee Vols linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a linebacker for the Detroit Lions, was praised this week by longtime NFL columnist Peter King.  King, in his weekly “Football Morning in America” column for NBC Sports, named Reeves-Maybin as one of his special teams players of the week after the former Vol threw a pass for a

Not every player, coach and team can shine. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the more unremarkable moments and performances from Week 17 of the NFL season: Detroit Lions fans: The Lions already had the NFC North locked up, but Brad Allen’s officiating crew and their inexplicable blown call on Detroit’s two-point

The headlines this morning were full of the Detroit Lions and their head coach Dan Campbell after their controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday Night.  Detroit had several opportunities to tie the game late as there were three replays due to penalties of a two-point conversion attempt following a Detroit touchdown that ultimately

NFL fans will get what they’ve long asked for: accountability for referees. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the crew in charge of the Lions-Cowboys debacle could miss out on the playoffs as a result. With 23 seconds to play in the game, Detroit trailed 20-19 but went for the two-point conversion to try and win

In a season marred by controversial officiating, referee Brad Allen’s brutal crew faced another major storyline during the Dallas Cowboys’ recent victory over the Detroit Lions. This time, a missed call on who was an eligible receiver in an important game is raising concerns. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that mixed crews are used for the

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker did his best to shed light on what happened on the controversial two-point conversion that wasn’t in the team’s 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. “I mean, all I really wanna say on it, just so I don’t get myself into trouble is, I mean I did exactly what

NFL referee Brad Allen is on the hot seat following his controversial mistake during the Detroit Lions versus Dallas Cowboys Week 17 game on Saturday. Now, as the issue takes center stage, his officiating record is now also being scrutinized and criticized. Brad Allen Dooms Detroit Lions Against Dallas Cowboys For those who missed it,

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not hide his disappointment over the team’s rather controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 on Saturday. The Lions thought that they won the game after cutting the Cowboys’ lead to just one with just seconds left on the clock and bagging the ensuing two-point conversion for

This thing is like an onion at this point. The layers just keep coming. The Detroit Lions just lost on a ridiculous miscue by the officials. For a refresher, because I know you want relive this, here is Taylor Decker reporting as eligible as the official runs away from him and reports the guy that’s

Searching for a shift in momentum, an early gamble by the Detroit Lions paid off in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.  After failing to convert on 3rd and two from their own 28-yard line, the Lions unsurprisingly lined up to punt. However, it was all a ruse as linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin secured a direct

Lions fans have really been wanting to see more of Bruce Irvin since the team signed him in November. He’s made two appearances and in those two appearance’s, he made a difference. Irvin logged four pressures, two hurries, a hit and a sack in 24 snaps. You can see why fans want more.  Irvin has

The Dallas Cowboys are sitting with a record of 10-5 on the season as they host the up-and-coming Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night. Detroit comes into this game with an 11-4 record, good enough to be tied with San Francisco and Philadelphia for the top record in the NFC. The Lions clinched

Five weeks after hosting their traditional Thanksgiving games, the Cowboys and Lions will square off at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night. Detroit just clinched its first division title since 1993, when three different quarterbacks — Rodney Peete, Erik Kramer and Andre Ware — started and earned victories. Jared Goff has been at the controls throughout

The Week 17 NFL slate will conclude on “Sunday Night Football” when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North clash. Let’s break down the crucial matchup and find some winning bets along the way.   Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers betting odds, preview Spread: Vikings -1, Over/under: 43.5,