Justin Rogers, Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Lions +6.5 at Chiefs Rogers: Chiefs Bianchi: Lions Niyo: Lions Wojo: Lions Panthers +3.5 at Falcons Rogers: Falcons Bianchi: Panthers Niyo: Falcons Wojo: Falcons Texans +10 at Ravens Rogers: Ravens Bianchi: Texans Niyo: Ravens Wojo: Texans Bengals -2.5
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Initially, it didn’t seem like the NFL schedule makers did the Detroit Lions any favors by choosing them to open up against the Super Bowl defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. For a team that has struggled with the start of seasons for the past two years, going up against the best team—and the NFL’s best…
At this point, you are likely aware of everything that preceded the current regime for the Detroit Lions. Before general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, there were countless attempts to rectify the longstanding issues surrounding the franchise in Motown. Colton Pouncy of The Athletic takes a look at how the duo flipped the…
Two of last season’s top pass-catchers will be on display when Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs host Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions on Thursday, September 7, 2023. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] While the Lions ranked worst in the NFL in total defense with 392.4 yards allowed per game last season, it was a different
The Detroit Lions are taking on the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2023 regular season, a daunting task to start the year. The Chiefs are currently 4.5-point favorites in this game—you can check out the updated odds for this game courtesy of our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook—but the…
Allen Park — When you’re a future first-ballot Hall of Famer and a three-time NFL defensive player of the year like J.J. Watt, you expect the phone to ring. Even in retirement, as teams inquire about a comeback and, more often, as contemporaries come looking for advice. “You know, a lot of guys reach out,
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions defense finished near the bottom of the league in most meaningful measures last year, but there are reasons for optimism heading into the 2023 season. Here are five of the biggest questions facing the unit. ▶ What’s the next step look like for Hutchinson? Aidan Hutchinson looked every bit worthy
Washington ― President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign said Tuesday it plans to run a new ad promoting his economic agenda during Thursday’s primetime NFL season opener between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs. The ad is part of a $25 million advertising campaign that will target battleground states over 16 weeks. The Michigan
The Detroit Lions held their penultimate practice session on Tuesday before the regular season opener in Kansas City. There was only one change to the team’s injury report from Monday’s session. Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow sat out Tuesday’s session, but every indication is that Ragnow was simply getting a veteran rest day. He’s dealt
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a potentially critical injury in their final practice before hosting the Detroit Lions in Thursday night’s Week 1 opener. All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee, per Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. His availability for the game is in serious question, though no official prognosis of his status is
Allen Park — Each of the past two years, the Detroit Lions caught a bad break, figuratively and literally, during the week of practice leading up to the team’s season opener. Two years ago, left tackle Taylor Decker suffered a spiral fracture of a finger, which sidelined him for half the campaign. And last year,
Two more days until the Detroit Lions kick off the 2023 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs, and we now know who will be the team’s captains for the upcoming year. Head coach Dan Campbell revealed the captains at the onset of his pre-practice press conference on Tuesday, the final practice before the team
Allen Park — For the first time since missing the entire 2022 season, Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike detailed the medical procedure he underwent and the tough road to recovery he faced, including an unexpected fall down some stairs. In a first-person feature written for the team’s official website, Onwuzurike revealed he had a fusion
The Detroit Lions are preparing to kick off the 2023 NFL season on Thursday and the national media is rolling out their Week 1 power rankings ahead of the year. Last season, the Lions opened up no better than 23rd in the initial 2022 season power rankings, with some outlets dropping them down to 27th…