One of the first things that jumps out from the Detroit Lions’ snap count notes in the Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos is the continuity of the starters. It’s especially true on offense. The entire starting offensive line played each and every one of the 66 offensive snaps. It was the first time
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow has been a regular in the team’s weekly injury report, yet he has regularly been able to play on game days. Despite dealing with four separate injuries throughout the year, he has only missed two games, and his ability to recover has been astonishing.
Last night’s beatdown of the Denver Broncos, 42-17, might not have been the most savage thing the Detroit Lions did last night. That honor belongs to the Lions official DJ, DJRAYYADIG, who played records from Future—the Grammy-award winning rapper and father of Future Zahir Wilburn, the stepson of Russell Wilson—during pre-game warm-ups.
The Detroit Lions took care of business Saturday night, dominating the Denver Broncos from start to finish to push their record to 10-4. The offense rolled, the defense bounced back, and Detroit is now one win away from clinching their first division title in 30 years. Below are some takeaways from the Lions’ impressive primetime win.
A dominant win like that is exactly what Detroit Lions fans—whose confidence had been shaken by a month of mediocre football—needed. Not only did the Lions absolutely crush a surging Denver Broncos team, but it was a full-team effort, with both the offense and defense showing incredible signs of growth.
The Detroit Lions have a chance to make franchise history in the upcoming days. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Lions would punch their ticket to the postseason with a surefire playoff berth. They also have the chance to clinch their first-ever NFC North title with a
When the Detroit Lions announced they’d elevated kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad for their Saturday night, it was something of a surprise. Even though Badgley fared relatively well as the team’s kicker in 2022, there had not been any sense of internal dissatisfaction with Riley Patterson. The story was different behind closed doors
For the first time in over a month, the Detroit Lions looked like playoff contenders. The offense was firing on all cylinders, the defense made plays, and the special teams looked smooth to the point that no one is talking about them. Coach Dan Campbell challenged his team after the loss to the Bears last
The Detroit Lions are on their way to a playoff berth and NFC North title after improving to 10-4 on the season. Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a major reason why. LaPorta has been one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL this season, tallying 71 catches and 758 receiving yards, which
Was I the only one who heard people saying this felt too much like the New Orleans Saints game when the Lions went up 21-0? I won’t complain, though. It was nice to have a stress-free win from start to finish, and see lots of guys get back on track.
It’s a victory weekend for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell’s team rocked the Denver Broncos, 42-17, on Saturday night in Week 15. The blowout victory improves Detroit’s record to 10-4 and keeps the Lions in the hunt for the top overall seed in the NFC postseason. Here are some of the best photos from after
LaPorta, who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was sensational for the Lions as he led the way in their 42-17win over the Lions. The 22-year-old tight end finished with five receptions for 56 yards and an incredible three touchdowns. Jared Goff, who had five total passing touchdowns in the
It was no accident that the Detroit Lions came out with confidence and urgency on Saturday night. The Week 15 game against the visiting Denver Broncos was all about rediscovering their identity as a legit postseason contender. Quarterback Jared Goff was a big part of that. Goff threw for five touchdowns in the game, just
On Saturday, the Detroit Lions went against the Russell Wilson-led Denver Broncos in their week 15 matchup. The Lions were looking to bounce back from their week 14 upset loss against the Chicago Bears and they played remarkably on both sides of the ball. Furthermore, in the game, the Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown