https://player.anyclip.com/anyclip-widget/lre-widget/prod/v1/src/lre.jsJake Bates made Detroit Lions history in the team’s Week 10 comeback win in Houston. Bates became the first kicker — on a franchise with a rich history of great kickers — to make two field goals of at least 50 yards in the fourth quarter of the same game. The second of those came from 52 yards as time … [Read more...] about Jake Bates honored for his heroic 4th quarter vs. Texans
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Lions post-Week 10 injury report and medical analysis
https://player.anyclip.com/anyclip-widget/lre-widget/prod/v1/src/lre.jsI just returned from Houston where I voluntarily and eagerly overdosed on smoked brisket and Tex-Mex fajitas. Conversely, I involuntarily and begrudgingly overdosed on watching interceptions. At least the final result was a panacea. Other notes from the stadium: The Texans Battle Red helmets looked … [Read more...] about Lions post-Week 10 injury report and medical analysis
Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 11 initial injury report and while TE Sam LaPorta sat out Wednesday, LT Taylor Decker returned to practice. The Detroit Lions (8-1) are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) in Week 11 and both teams have a couple of key players injured that necessitate monitoring. Just like last week, the Lions are … [Read more...] about Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday
Lions LT Taylor Decker struggles with guilt when sidelined by injury
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest on Taylor Decker’s injury, and why he felt guilty about missing the Detroit Lions’ latest game. There doesn’t seem much in life that makes Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker feel more—in his words— ”shitty” than missing an opportunity to play football with his teammates. He may be in year nine of his career, but it’s … [Read more...] about Lions LT Taylor Decker struggles with guilt when sidelined by injury
Detroit Lions mailbag: Is the offensive line regressing?
Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have looked vulnerable in pass protection lately. Is there some regression happening? We answer that and more in our weekly mailbag. The bar has been set high for the Detroit Lions offensive line. Often referred to by coaches as the engine under the hood that makes the offense work, the Lions offensive line has been … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions mailbag: Is the offensive line regressing?