Welcome back to another season of our Detroit Lions On Paper series! I’m hoping this can be an extra special season of On Paper because I’ve never been so excited for a season of Lions football. Before we get into my preview and prediction, a quick recap of what On Paper is and what it…
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When the Detroit Lions take the field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday night, root for white. The Lions will be wearing their alternate white uniforms: white jerseys, white pants, and white socks. For a team whose official colors are Honolulu blue and silver, the Lions have been pretty successful rocking the white-on-white
Tonight the NFL season officially kicks off with the Detroit Lions versus the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Chiefs set to defend their crown as Super Bowl champions, the Lions look to play spoiler and show the world they’re the real deal. That’s the expectation for the Detroit Lions as we head into this season
The 2023 NFL season has arrived, and not a moment too soon. All 32 fan bases are ready to cheer their teams in meaningful football games in what looks like one of the most wide-open seasons the league has seen in some time. This is my final preseason prognostication of how the season will play
Kansas City, Mo. — They’re not cocky or coy, but they’re not cautious, either. The Lions believe they’re the same team, or even better, that finished last season on a roll. NFL America believes it, too, installing the Lions as division favorites, lavishing Dan Campbell with praise and inviting them to the Opening Night gala.
Lions at Chiefs ▶ Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. ▶ TV/radio: NBC/97.1 FM ▶ Records: Season opener for both teams ▶ Line: Chiefs by 6½ ▶ Last meeting: Sept. 29, 2019 — Chiefs 34, (at) Lions 30 Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions’ season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Key matchup
About two weeks before free agency, at the NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was asked about which areas of his defense needed to be better in 2023. “I think the question — or the answer — is more of, how do we just continue to upgrade?” Glenn said,
After a harsh and brutal Summer that left everyone in the dark, the NFL is finally back and the Lions are a part of its special night. Opening night always includes the reigning Super Bowl champions, this year it is the Chiefs, but they want a competitive opponent. This year that comes in the form
As expected, given he was only activated off the physically unable to perform list last week, the Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Emmanuel Moseley for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the team’s only player on the final injury report ahead of the season opener. Still working his way back from
[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions will embark on their 2023 campaign when they travel to Kansas City Thursday
Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Thursday’s Lions-Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (8:20 p.m., NBC/97.1). ▶ Nolan Bianchi: It’s looking increasingly likely that the Chiefs will be missing two of their top three players in Thursday’s NFL opener at Arrowhead, but despite
The Kansas City Chiefs (0-0) play the Detroit Lions (0-0) on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4.5 points. An over/under of 52.5 points has been set for the outing. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Last year, the Lions did not
Last week, I told you about our newest project – Pride of Detroit Direct, a newsletter from me and others covering all things Lions. This past week we covered the Lions expectations this season and the schematic change they’ve made that gives them a shot against Patrick Mahomes. I’ve enjoyed hearing from many of you…
As the clock creeps ever so closer to the NFL’s season opener between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, the old adage is true: a watched pot never boils. But in Detroit, the flame’s been on high for months, and it feels like it’s on the verge of boiling over. As far as sporting…