It’s scary, Jason Cabinda was saying, scary for him, his teammates, their families, their coaches. “Everyone’s been talking about it the last couple days,” said the Detroit Lions fullback. “I’m sure there are plenty of guys who took their own time to say their own prayers. When I first saw it happen, I said a
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Justin Rogers, Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Lions +4.5 at Packers Rogers: Lions Bianchi: Packers Niyo: Packers Wojo: Lions Chiefs -9.5 at Raiders Rogers: Raiders Bianchi: Chiefs Niyo: Raiders Wojo: Chiefs Titans +6.5 at Jaguars Rogers: Titans Bianchi: Jaguars Niyo: Jaguars Wojo: Titans Browns +3
Bankole Thompson | The Detroit News Given that professional football is such a violent game, the health care of players should be of higher concern. For years, experts have questioned whether the NFL makes the requisite investment in the health care of its own players. The issue that has long haunted the NFL is now boiling
Allen Park — The Lions started their workday with a prayer Wednesday. “We just felt like that was the best thing to do,” head coach Dan Campbell said. “That was the right thing to do.” And in many ways, it felt like the only thing to do, in the wake of a tragedy that rocked
This is the biggest week for the Detroit Lions in years, as they’ve got a chance to make the NFL playoffs with a win over the Packers coupled with a loss by the Seahawks! To help prepare for the massive matchup, DraftKings Sportsbook has an amazing new Michigan promo: Bet $5, Win $200 if the
The first thing the Detroit Lions did when they returned to work Wednesday was pray. Lions coach Dan Campbell called co-director of player engagement Sean Pugh to the front of the meeting room and had Pugh, an offensive lineman at Western Kentucky who became a pastor in his post-playing career, lead a team prayer for
The Detroit Lions will be plenty motivated against the Packers in Week 18, but what players have contract incentives that may bear watching? The Detroit Lions may have no chance to make the playoffs by the time Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers kicks off. But they will definitely relish the role of
James Houston has been a revelation, and Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash had a rather eloquent explanation for why it took so long for the rookie edge rusher to play. As a sixth-round pick last April, James Houston was going to have to work to get noticed and make the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions’ youth is one of the main reasons why fans and organization alike are excited for the team’s future. But this Sunday night, as the Lions (8-8) travel to Green Bay for a primetime showdown with the NFC North rival Packers (8-8), Detroit will need to show it has indeed
Allen Park — This Sunday evening’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers isn’t just another game for the Detroit Lions. And while many coaches prefer to take a business-as-usual approach, regardless of the circumstances, Lions coach Dan Campbell is choosing to emphasize the magnitude of the moment as he prepares his young roster for the
Heading into a potential win-and-in game to close out the regular season, here are three key matchups for the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers in Week 18. Well, this is it. This is what the Detroit Lions season has been building towards. Week 18 Sunday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers, with
Kent Falb was not watching the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game Monday until someone called and told him to turn on his TV. Dr. Terry Lock had no idea Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during the game until he heard the news on the radio Tuesday morning. For both men, learning of the
“Come on Baker, you got this!” OK, everything about this is surreal. The Detroit Lions will head Green Bay on Sunday with the playoffs on the line in freakin’ January. Just a few hours earlier, Lions fans will be cheering like crazy for Baker Mayfield and the L.A. Rams, who need to beat Seattle to
Jerry Green | Special to The Detroit News The afternoon Chuck Hughes joined the Lions in a trade with the Eagles, he requested superstition-defying uniform No. 13. “No, you can’t wear that number here,” said Roy “Friday” Macklem, who controlled the Lions’ locker room with an iron fist. A placid man, Hughes accepted the uniform number