D.J. Reader is set to make his Lions debut during Week 2. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed to reporters on Friday that the veteran defensive tackle will be available on Sunday. Signs pointed in that direction recently, so it comes as no surprise Reader will make his Lions debut against the Buccaneers. The 30-year-old missed
It’s really early in the season for the Detroit Lions. I mean it’s only Week 2, so it seems crazy to be talking about something like this so early in the year, but the circumstances are just pointing towards it and have been all summer long. The Lions are having some issues in two big
The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared their injury designations as they prepare to face off in Week 2. Both teams starting right tackles were dealing with injuries this week, but the Lions appeared to get some positive news with Penei Sewell, while the Bucs were forced to rule out Luke Goedeke.
Detroit Lions Legends Lomas Brown and Herman Moore discuss Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn’s use of the Lions young defensive backs during the team’s 26-20 OT win Week 1. Rookie CB Terrion Arnold started the game. Also starting were 2nd year S Brian Branch and 3rd year S Kerby Joseph, with veteran CB Carlton Davis rounding
For the second week in a row, the Detroit Lions will have a rematch from their NFL playoff schedule a year ago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Ford Field, fresh off a beatdown of the Washington Commanders in Week 1. An NFC showdown this early in the year, between two teams with playoff aspirations,…
The Detroit Lions are hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, in a rematch from last year’s NFC Divisional Playoff round. Both teams are 1-0 on the season, with the Lions beating the Rams in overtime, while the Bucs dismantled the Commanders by over two touchdowns.
If the Bucs were fully healthy, I’d feel better about their chances of going into Ford Field and coming away with a revenge game victory over a very good Lions team. But the secondary is suddenly very thin, with All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. out for a few weeks, No. 2 cornerback Zyon McCollum in
So, I’m sure we’re all very much aware of the injury report for the Buccaneers. And I’m sure you’re aware things do not look good. I won’t say they’re dire, yet, but losing the best player on defense certainly inches closer to that possibility. While there still a few questions regarding who will be healthy
In the Detroit Lions’ thrilling overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, we got a first taste of the revamped defensive line. Throughout the contest, the Lions defensive line was winning their individual matchups with the Rams’ M.A.S.H. unit offensive line and recorded 27 total quarterback pressures (per PFF). Their 27 quarterback pressures were the…
Detroit and Tampa Bay renew hostilities on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field. It’s a playoff rematch pitting unbeaten teams and two NFC front-runners against one another in an early-season tilt that could very well have significant postseason seeding ramifications. Despite all that being true, the game will only be available in the early Sunday window
For the second straight week to start the season, the Lions have themselves a rematch from last season’s playoffs. After knocking off the Los Angeles Rams once again, the Lions are preparing for a rematch of the Divisional Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The two teams have a long history with each other. Let’s
The New York Jets’ 2024 season opener didn’t go as planned, as they suffered a loss to the San Francisco 49ers during Monday Night Football. Despite entering the game as underdogs by more than a field goal, the Jets had hoped to keep things closer against a team widely considered a Super Bowl favorite. What
Former Lions linebacker and head coach Joe Schmidt died Wednesday, the team announced. The Hall of Famer was 92. Schmidt was selected in the seventh round of the 1953 draft, and he immediately became a standout contributor. The following season saw him earn the first of 10 consecutive Pro Bowl invitations — tied for a
The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills will kick off Week 2 on “Thursday Night Football” in South Florida. These teams have faced off 116 times in their storied rivalry, with the Dolphins leading the series 61-54-1. But it’s been the Bills who have been the better team as of late, and over their last 11…