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Monday Night Football: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Preview and Prediction
By Tom Bowles, 6 months 2 weeks ago
One team has a healthy quarterback who can’t score in the red zone. The other has a quarterback still learning how to score, period.
But while Matthew Stafford may make the difference in his team’s playoff hopes, all eyes in Monday night’s NFL matchup between the Lions and Packers will be on Brett Hundley. The Packers' backup quarterback will make his second start...
Sunday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions Preview and Prediction
By John Gworek, 6 months 3 weeks ago
Since an ugly overtime loss to Chicago, Pittsburgh has won three of four. Meanwhile, Detroit has lost three of four since a 2–0 start. That doesn’t bode well for the home team when the Steelers and Lions meet Sunday night at Ford Field.
Pittsburgh appears to have found its stride offensively, putting up back-to-back games of 400-plus yards since an ugly five-turnover...
Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints Preview and Prediction
By John La Fleur, 7 months 1 week ago
New Orleans returns to the field from its bye week on the heels of a successful, yet extensive road swing that had the Saints playing in Charlotte and then London. Back-to-back wins over the Panthers and the Dolphins got New Orleans back to .500 after losing its first two games.
Detroit (3-2) comes to the Big Easy after its fourth-quarter comeback against Carolina came up short last...
Monday Night Football: Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants Preview and Prediction
By Matt Josephs, 8 months 5 days ago
Monday Night Football wraps up Week 2 of the NFL regular season by giving us the Giants hosting the Lions. This is an important game for both teams as the schedule toughens up greatly. Detroit has to host the Falcons just six days later followed by games at Minnesota, home against Carolina and at New Orleans. For New York, three of its next four are on the road starting at Philadelphia this...
NFL Scouts Talk Anonymously About NFC North Teams
By Athlon Sports, 9 months 2 weeks ago
The Green Bay Packers may be as close to a lock at winning the NFC North as you can get, as long as Aaron Rodgers is able to stay healthy. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings have both made improvements to their roster from last season, and either one of them could make the playoffs if they can put everything together. On the other hand, the Chicago Bears don't seem as if they'll...
Detroit Lions 2017 Team Preview and Prediction
By Athlon Sports, 10 months 2 weeks ago
There were wholesale changes, followed by incremental progress. The hope for the Detroit Lions is that a new regime led by general manager Bob Quinn will continue where it left off in 2016. The Lions returned to the playoffs, got significant contributions from Quinn’s first draft class and, with a franchise quarterback already in place, appeared to lay a foundation for success.
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5 Ways to Improve the National Football League
By John La Fleur, 11 months 2 days ago
Despite the NFL’s undisputed status as the most dominant professional sports league, it needs some improvement. A few lingering issues still require some resolution. In particular, scheduling, both during the regular season and postseason should be changed. I offer five proposals for changes and explanations for why they are essential.
1. Seed playoffs based on overall records...
Detroit Lions Fantasy Football Team Names
By Athlon Sports, 11 months 1 week ago
What are the best fantasy football team names for Detroit Lions fans? Look no further. Whether you're looking for great, funny, clever, old, new or stupid fantasy football team names to match your favorite team — the Detroit Lions — we've got it right here.
The best fantasy football team names are often created by looking at the team's top players. For the...
NFC Wild Card Preview and Predictions: Detroit Lions vs. Seattle Seahawks
By Scott Whittum, 1 year 4 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks secured their fifth straight season of 10 or more regular-season wins with a 25-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday. This puts Seattle in elite company with Green Bay and New England as the only two other NFL franchises to achieve the same status.
After getting punched in the mouth by the 49ers early on in the first half the Seahawks responded to...
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions Preview and Prediction
By Bryan Fischer, 1 year 4 months ago
The NFC North and a guaranteed spot in the playoffs are on the line as bitter division rivals Detroit and Green Bay clash to close out the 2016 regular season. The two teams enter heading in vastly different directions, as the Lions have lost two straight to put their postseason hopes in peril while the Packers are one of, if not the, hottest teams in the league after five straight victories...
