Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell was happy with his defense’s performance in the team’s loss to the Eagles, but believed the offense could have done better in making plays on fourth down. “Defense I thought really, really played their tails off,” Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. “I thought they showed up, played championship-style defense.” “We gotta be better — … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return
Lions HC Dan Campbell announced that TE Sam LaPorta underwent surgery on his back, and the chances of him returning to play this season are “very, very slim,” per Dave Birkett. Detroit wound up placing LaPorta on injured reserve last week. If Campbell’s statement has an indication, it appears that the tight end’s season is done, LaPorta, 24, was named first-team All-Big Ten … [Read more...] about Lions TE Sam LaPorta Underwent Back Surgery, ‘Very Slim’ Chance To Return
NOTEBOOK: Winston to start Sunday vs. Lions after Giants rule Dart out
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including preparing for the New York Giants, injury updates and more. … [Read more...] about NOTEBOOK: Winston to start Sunday vs. Lions after Giants rule Dart out
NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses in Week 12
It’s that time of the week when we look at which defenses stepped up and which others fell after week 8 in the NFL. That means we could have some new teams on this list, so let’s get to this week’s top defenses in the NFL. Have a great day, everyone, and may the tackles be with you. Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: Defense Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images 20. New York Jets – … [Read more...] about NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses in Week 12
Noise Around Jalen Hurts, Despite NFC’s Best Record, is Absurd and Unfounded
Jalen Hurts is being discussed right now as if he is the problem with the Philadelphia Eagles. That idea collapses the moment you apply a shred of context, logic, or memory. The Eagles are 8-2, tied for the best record in the conference, yet there are reports that are claiming the quarterback is ignoring the playbook, going off-script at times, and causing friction inside the … [Read more...] about Noise Around Jalen Hurts, Despite NFC’s Best Record, is Absurd and Unfounded