Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Examining how the Lions 2022 rookie class performed in Week 3 of the regular season. Some weeks are going to look like they did against the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Others are going to look more like they did in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. Most will likely fall somewhere in between the two … [Read more...] about Rookie review: Lions rookies come back down to earth against Vikings
Lions place Tracy Walker on IR, sign Anthony Pittman to 53-man roster
Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions made a few noteworthy transactions in the wake of Tracy Walker’s Achilles tear. As expected, the Detroit Lions placed safety Tracy Walker on injured reserve Tuesday afternoon. Walker suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s match against the Minnesota Vikings and revealed on Twitter that his 2022 season … [Read more...] about Lions place Tracy Walker on IR, sign Anthony Pittman to 53-man roster
Report: Former Lions RB Godwin Igwebuike signing to Seahawks practice squad
Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Are the Seahawks trying to gain intel on the Detroit Lions by signing Godwin Igwebuike to join their running back stable? The Seattle Seahawks may be playing some tricks ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Detroit Lions. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Seahawks are signing former Lions running back … [Read more...] about Report: Former Lions RB Godwin Igwebuike signing to Seahawks practice squad
Power rankings: National opinion of Detroit Lions is steady despite loss
Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Checking in on where the Detroit Lions stand in the national rankings. The Detroit Lions (1-2) were in control of their game against the Minnesota Vikings but a couple of late decisions by coach Dan Campbell put the team in a difficult spot that they were unable to recover from. Some national analysts are … [Read more...] about Power rankings: National opinion of Detroit Lions is steady despite loss
POLL: Are you concerned about Dan Campbell as a game manager?
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Has Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell lost your trust as a game manager? There are plenty of reasons why the Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The offense seemed to be missing its big-play threat with both D’Andre Swift and Amon-Ra St. Brown hobbled by injuries. The defense, who was clearly focused on stopping … [Read more...] about POLL: Are you concerned about Dan Campbell as a game manager?
5 options for the Detroit Lions to replace Tracy Walker
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK With starting safety Tracy Walker’s season over following a torn Achilles, the Detroit Lions will be searching for a replacement, and they will have options. Just eight defensive plays into Week 3, Detroit Lions starting safety and captain Tracy Walker tore his Achilles, effectively ending his season. “Yeah, look losing Tracy hurts,” coach … [Read more...] about 5 options for the Detroit Lions to replace Tracy Walker
Injury updates: Amon-Ra St. Brown, D’Andre Swift could miss some time
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions may have two of their biggest offensive weapons sidelined for the short-term. The Detroit Lions injury news just keeps coming and coming. First, it was safety Tracy Walker, who suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings and will not play again this season. Then there was D’Andre Swift, who not … [Read more...] about Injury updates: Amon-Ra St. Brown, D’Andre Swift could miss some time
NFC North Week 3 recap: Detroit Lions all alone at the bottom
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports It’s early, but it’s a familiar feeling. As we conclude Week 3 of the NFL regular season, let’s take a look around the rest of the NFC North division to see where everyone stands. Lions blow multiple 10+-point leads, Vikings win, 28-24 I figure we wouldn’t want to hear any more about this painful experience, but since it’s the Vikings and … [Read more...] about NFC North Week 3 recap: Detroit Lions all alone at the bottom
Notes: Williams was ‘pissed’ after celebration penalty: ‘I’ve been doing that forever’
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A little bit of levity for your Lions loss hangover Monday. It’s not a thrust, it’s more like a wave. That’s how Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams describes his touchdown celebration dance in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings — a dance that drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The Lions were up 17-14 in the third … [Read more...] about Notes: Williams was ‘pissed’ after celebration penalty: ‘I’ve been doing that forever’