Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions very clearly still want to make a trade, but Dan Campbell warned on Monday that it takes two to tango. With the NFL trade deadline now 24 hours away—4 p.m. ET on Tuesday—the Detroit Lions are in the spotlight as one of the primary teams expected to make a move. Ever since the loss of Aidan Hutchinson to injury in … [Read more...] about Campbell: Lions still trying to make trade, but deal ‘not entirely up to us’
Detroit Lions cut 2 defenders, create 2 open roster spots
Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have created two open roster spots after cutting a pair of defenders. On Monday, the Detroit Lions made two roster moves that may cause fans to raise an eyebrow or two. Detroit waived both linebacker Abraham Beauplan and defensive lineman Chris Smith from their 53-man roster. That, obviously, creates two open … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions cut 2 defenders, create 2 open roster spots
Analytics model now has Detroit Lions as Super Bowl favorites
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Per DVOA, the Detroit Lions are now favorites to win the Super Bowl. Details here. The Detroit Lions have the second-best record in football at 7-1. Their point differential is top in the league at +110. They’ve now defeated both of the teams threatening them in the division in road games and have won six straight. But what I’m about to tell … [Read more...] about Analytics model now has Detroit Lions as Super Bowl favorites
Lions snap counts: LBs play key roles in bend-don’t-break defense vs. Packers
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions' Week 9 snap counts against the Green Bay Packers, including how the linebackers played key roles in the Lions' bend-don’t-break defense. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 snap counts from their 24-14 win over the GreenBay Packers, giving them a 7-1 record and a firm lead in the NFC … [Read more...] about Lions snap counts: LBs play key roles in bend-don’t-break defense vs. Packers
Breaking down the call: Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection?
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection? A breakdown of the rules, what refs said, similar hits that went without ejections, and more. The Detroit Lions game against the Green Bay Packers didn’t come without some controversy. Midway through the second quarter, Jordan Love targeted receiver Bo Melton on a deep shot. The ball went through Melton’s … [Read more...] about Breaking down the call: Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection?