In the Detroit Lions‘ 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, rookie tight end Sam LaPorta recorded his first NFL touchdown. However, after the game, LaPorta revealed the fear he felt as the football came his way. “Thought I was going to drop it,” LaPorta said via the Lions. “That thing hung in the
Late in the Detroit Lions’ 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons, rookie safety Brian Branch delivered a whale of a hit on fellow rookie Bijan Robinson. It was a crushing hit that sent the Falcons’ RB’s helmet flying and drew a cacophony of oohs and aahs from the Ford Field crowd. Branch was penalized for
The Detroit Lions rookie draft class has been stepping up in massive ways to open the 2023 NFL season. In Week 3 alone, tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs set records, linebacker Jack Campbell recorded his first career sack, and Colby Sorsdal filled in at right tackle due to injuries. But it’s…
This is the Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons post-game show. The Detroit Lions faced the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 of the NFL season. Who played well, and who did not play well? What are the takeaways from the game? Herman Moore, Mike Kimber, and the Lions Nation Unite Panel discuss the game. Home for
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Behind two total touchdowns by quarterback Jared Goff and a stout defensive effort, the Detroit Lions earned a 20-6 home victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Goff passed for 243 yards, while Lions wideout Amon-Ra St, Brown had a team-high nine receptions for 102 yards. Tight end Sam LaPorta added eight receptions for
Already down two regular starters due to injuries, the Detroit Lions were forced to really reach into the depth chart with more injuries in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Matt Nelson started the game at right tackle but was injured in the first half. He left the field on a cart.
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has had a strong start to his NFL career. But on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, he got his big moment. With the game tied 3-3, the Lions dialed up a play-action pass. Under pressure, Jared Goff set his feet, prepared for a big hit, and uncorked a…
The terrific start to Sam LaPorta’s NFL career continued in Week 3 as the Detroit Lions tight end caught his first touchdown pass as a pro. Detroit QB Jared Goff took a play-action dropback about 15 yards deep and uncorked a beautiful and on-target ball to LaPorta, who was striding towards the Falcons end zone
There is no such thing as a must-win game in September in the NFL, but the Detroit Lions certainly find themselves heading into Week 3 with a bit of desperation. Much of the good will the team bought with their big win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the opener was lost with a disappointing…
There wasn’t much drama for head coach Dan Campbell in choosing the inactive players for his Lions against the Atlanta Falcons. The team released the inactive players for Week 3 and it was more like an injury list than an inactives list. This week’s list was very predictable thanks to injuries around the Detroit roster.
The Detroit Lions (1-1) are hosting the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) in Week 3, and it’s been a week full of roster moves due to several significant injuries. With all the movement, things can be difficult to track. But no worries, we have kept track of all the roster moves for you, included article links to…
The first Sunday of autumn brings another home game for the Detroit Lions. In Week 3, the Lions host the unbeaten Atlanta Falcons in a key early-season NFC game in Ford Field. Atlanta Falcons (2-0) at Detroit Lions (1-1) [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Sunday, September 24th, 1:00 p.m. ET Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan Line: Lions -3 Here’s how you
The Detroit Lions have brought up some reinforcements for Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Faced with several injuries across the roster, the Lions elevated some help from the practice squad. Detroit promoted offensive lineman Dan Skipper and safety Brandon Joseph from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. It’s the first elevation