Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images This is the third Wednesday in a row Hockenson has sat out practice. The Detroit Lions were back on the practice field on Wednesday as they prepare for a Week 7 matchup with the Rams in Los Angeles. It was a mixed bag of good and bad news today, with a few start players' injuries raising some eyebrows, but it’s early in the week, so it’s … [Read more...] about Injury report: T.J. Hockenson misses practice, but says he will play
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Despite ‘sourness,’ Jared Goff putting emotions aside in return to Los Angeles
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images Goff admits there are lingering feelings about how his time in LA ended, but he won’t let them impact him on the field against the Rams. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff admitted on Wednesday that he still feels the disrespect and has the chip on his shoulder from January, when the Los Angeles Rams unceremoniously traded him, … [Read more...] about Despite ‘sourness,’ Jared Goff putting emotions aside in return to Los Angeles
Notes: Film study highlights Jared Goff’s biggest struggles
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Hard to ignore the issues when they’re plain to see. Jared Goff is this week’s hottest topic. Not just because he’ll be returning to Los Angeles in a few days to battle the team that discarded him in a trade back in January, but because, frankly, his play has drawn negative attention from fans, beat writers, and even national analysts. … [Read more...] about Notes: Film study highlights Jared Goff’s biggest struggles
PFF first round mock draft has an ideal scenario for the Detroit Lions
Pro Football Focus has a new first round mock draft, and it lays out what looks like an ideal scenario for the Detroit Lions. As the last winless team left in the NFL this season, the Detroit Lions would have the No. 1 pick in the next draft if it started tomorrow. Of course the […] PFF first round mock draft has an ideal scenario for the Detroit Lions - SideLion Report - … [Read more...] about PFF first round mock draft has an ideal scenario for the Detroit Lions
How much better is the Lions offense when D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams share the field?
It’s a small sample, but numbers suggest the Lions’ offense is better when D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are on the field together. The chief woe for the 0-6 Detroit Lions this season has been their offense. They are 28th in the league scoring (18.2 points per game), 25th in total offense, 25th in passing […] How much better is the Lions offense when D’Andre Swift and … [Read more...] about How much better is the Lions offense when D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams share the field?
Lions' Jared Goff still sour but appreciates Sean McVay acknowledging trade missteps
The Rams coach bemoaned his and the organization's approach to trading Goff for Matthew Stafford this offseason, saying he wished there was "clearer communication." … [Read more...] about Lions' Jared Goff still sour but appreciates Sean McVay acknowledging trade missteps
NFL proposes fix to race-norming in concussion settlement
The new testing formula, developed during months of closed-door negotiations with players' lawyers, will remain secret until a federal judge reviews it. … [Read more...] about NFL proposes fix to race-norming in concussion settlement
Detroit Lions sign Geronimo Allison to 53-man roster
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports The Lions promoted the veteran receiver from the practice squad after a mistake-prone game from their other receivers. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday morning that they’ve signed wide receiver Geronimo Allison to the 53-man roster after spending most of the first six weeks on the practice squad. Allison was signed by the Lions last … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions sign Geronimo Allison to 53-man roster
Lions unsure about Decker’s return from injury, not ruling out ending his season
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports It’s unclear if Taylor Decker will return this week—or at all this season. Last week, the Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker began practicing again. While still on injured reserve, due to finger surgery early in the season, returning to practice begins a 21-day window in which Decker can be activated to the 53-man roster. … [Read more...] about Lions unsure about Decker’s return from injury, not ruling out ending his season