After a dominant, basically flawless performance on Sunday, here are our three game ball recipients for the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Sunday was basically a must-win game for the Detroit Lions, even if a loss by itself would not have eliminated them from playoff contention. But after Week 16’s lackluster showing against the Carolina
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[embedded content] It’s Monday so that means it’s time to hear from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell will no doubt be feeling good after a dominant win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. The Lions’ offense rolled up more than 500 yards of offense on the lowly Bears as Jared Goff went 21 of
Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell has yet to get another opportunity, but he looks to be a solid candidate for at least two openings. Pending what happens in Week 18, Jim Caldwell was head coach the last time the Detroit Lions made the playoffs (2016). Going 9-7 in 2017 wasn’t good enough to keep
It will be six years Saturday since the Detroit Lions played their last true survive-and-advance game, when they got drilled by the Seattle Seahawks in a wild card tilt where they barely looked like they belonged. Matthew Stafford started at quarterback for the Lions that game, Zach Zenner led the team in rushing and Russell
It’s Monday so that means it’s time to hear from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell will no doubt be feeling good after a dominant win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. The Lions’ offense rolled up more than 500 yards of offense on the lowly Bears as Jared Goff went 21 of 29 passing
The Detroit Lions took care of their own business on Sunday, and here’s their updated playoff odds after all of Week 17’s action. On Sunday, the Detroit Lions did what they needed to, beating the Chicago Bears and beating them handily 41-10. Through the early afternoon action, things were looking very good from a rooting
Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. First down Before taking any questions at his postgame press conference, Lions coach Dan Campbell made a point to thank the fans. And while winning football is what sells tickets and puts butts in the seats, the
Free Press sports writer Evan Petzold looks at Detroit Lions players and coaches who helped their stock or hurt it after Sunday’s 41-10 win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field: Six up LB James Houston: A pass-rushing specialist, Houston continues to build on an outstanding rookie campaign (despite not playing until Nov. 12). Against
The 2022 calendar year kept the status quo for many of our teams. It was the third straight year that none of the major pro teams in the Motor City — the Lions, Red Wings, Pistons or Tigers — reached the postseason in their respective teams. But for the second straight year, the Michigan football
Dan Campbell brought up the playoffs Sunday. He talked about the chance to qualify for the postseason next week in Green Bay. He also talked about winning a division title in the future and hosting playoff games. The Detroit Lions coach was obviously feeling good, and encouraged, after a 41-10 thumping of the Chicago Bears
Detroit — The Lions defended their den one last time Sunday. And because they did, they’re still prowling in the playoff hunt. But after Dan Campbell broke it down for his players in another raucous locker-room celebration, letting them know they’d set themselves up to be the NFL’s “hot game” next week in freezing Green
Justin Fields ran all over the Detroit Lions in the first quarter. But then, the Lions finally contained him. A game with the potential for a shootout turned lopsided early in the second half. The Lions, from the second quarter on, shut down Fields and dominated the Bears in all facets Sunday, winning 41-10 in
Shortly after the Detroit Lions dismantled the Chicago Bears, 41-10, in Detroit’s home finale at Ford Field on Sunday, wide receiver Kalif Raymond could be found tossing his buddy, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, up in the air like a parent celebrating their child. “You got 100 and 1,000! You got 100 and 1,000!” shouted
Detroit — The Detroit Lions got the win, and some help on Sunday, but are still going to need more in the final week of the season if they’re going to make the postseason. With a 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Lions kept their playoff hopes alive another week, even jumping a spot