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Best content of the week: Lions CB Rakestraw eager to build on success
It wasn’t exactly a storybook beginning for Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Be it injuries, bad luck, or a combination of both, he never really had the opportunity to get his NFL career going. However, the past is the past, and Rakestraw, now in his third year in the NFL, has put together a […]
Detroit Lions activate Brian Branch, Cade Mays for Packers game
As expected, the Detroit Lions activated safety Brian Branch from the Physically Unable to Perform list and Cade Mays from injured reserve on Saturday. The moves make both players eligible to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, and the Lions have indicated both will have significant roles this week. The questionable designation has been […]
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions preview: 5 key stats
The Detroit Lions finally enter the divisional portion of their schedule, looking for redemption after finishing last in the NFC North with a corresponding lowly 2-4 division record last season. That included getting swept by Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers on two notably big stages, in Week 1 and again on Thanksgiving. That came after […]
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Week 7 preview: Madden 27 simulation
Welcome to another Saturday before the Detroit Lions are in action again. It’s a big week for the Lions, as the open up their divisional play with a home game against the Green Bay Packers. With the NFC North continuing to accumulate wins and top the NFC playoff race, this is becoming a pretty dang […]
Lions vs. Packers 5 Qs preview: Unpacking Jordan Love’s volatile numbers
Fresh off their early-season bye, the Detroit Lions pick up where they left off against their first NFC North opponent: the Green Bay Packers. We had the pleasure of connecting with Justis Mosqueda, the Team Community Producer for Acme Packing Company, to give us some insight into this Packers team ahead of this week’s matchup. […]
Detroit fans pick winner of Lions vs. Packers in Week 7
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans two questions: Confidence polls have been a journey this year. Let’s take a quick look at how things have changed throughout the first six weeks of the season: While confidence hasn’t fully […]
What should become a Detroit Lions tradition at Ford Field?
If you visit football stadiums around the country, you will notice that most everyone has their own thing. From the University of Michigan’s singing of “Mr. Brightside” to the way the Kansas City Chiefs cap off the singing of the national anthem, almost everyone has a unique flair to their gameday presentation. And that is […]
Week 7 injury designations: Lions stay healthy, Packers rule out defensive captain
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) have released their Week 7 injury designations ahead of their Sunday afternoon rivalry game at Ford Field. The Lions are entering the game as healthy as they’ve been in some time, while the Packers are adjusting on the fly to an unanticipated fluky injury to one […]
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s full transcript on clarifying contract frustrations
After his comments from the “Pardon My Take” blew up, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta met with the media on Friday afternoon to clarify and expand upon his thoughts, while he continues to seek a long-term deal in Detroit. Here is a full transcript of his session, with the media questions paraphrased. What was […]
Final Dan Campbell takeaways before Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
To close out his week of media availability, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke to the press on Friday afternoon ahead of the team’s Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers. It was a sprawling conversation, from Sam LaPorta’s recent comments to Detroit’s new punt returner. Here are my four biggest takeaways from his […]
Dan Campbell responds to Sam LaPorta’s contract frustrations
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media Friday morning for the first time since tight end Sam LaPorta’s comments went viral. During an appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, LaPorta expressed some clear frustration that he hasn’t received a contract extension yet, after talks broke off a few weeks ago. “I think […]
NFL predictions: 5 keys to a Lions victory over the Packers in Week 7
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) will square off in Week 7 in an NFC North divisional clash. “Division games are big, man,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday. “You talk about wanting to win a division, you have got to win division games. […] They’re really a game and a […]
NFL Playoff Picture: The NFC North just keeps winning
If you were looking for some pressure off the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, you didn’t get it. The Chicago Bears handled the New England Patriots to move to 5-2 on the season. The win climbs them up to second place in an extremely competitive NFC North, and makes this week’s game between the Green […]
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers preview, prediction: On Paper
The Green Bay Packers are in town for a big NFC North matchup. The division is establishing themselves as one of the best in the NFL, so whoever wins this game will make an important statement, while the loser will have a bit of a hole to climb out of with three losses on the […]
Lions vs. Packers preview: 3 key matchups
The Detroit Lions (3-2) will have an opportunity to reestablish themselves in the NFC North in both Week 7 and Week 8 as the Green Bay Packers (4-2) and the Minnesota Vikings (5-0) travel to Ford Field. This is not a situation most Lions fans are very familiar with. In my lifetime, the storyline with […]
Week 7 injury report: Lions healthy; Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ first practice of season
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) will square off in a division rivalry game in Week 7, and both teams were back on the practice field on Thursday. On the second day this week, the Lions practiced all 51 players on their active roster, as well as the two players expected to […]
7 Lions coordinator takeaways for Packers week
All three Detroit Lions coordinators spoke with the media on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s big matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Here were my biggest takeaways from those media sessions. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing What Cade Mays brings It’s become obvious that the Lions plan on starting Cade Mays at center on Sunday, despite […]
Detroit Lions promote punt returner to active roster, sign new DB to practice squad
On Thursday, during his weekly press conference, Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp told reporters the team was preparing to use newly signed wide receiver/returner DeAndre Carter (on the practice squad) on punt and kick returns in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. A few hours later, the Lions announced that Carter was […]
Before the Roar: Previewing Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
After ending their Week 5 trip to the desert on a high note with a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions are back in action this week, this time hosting the Green Bay Packers for a Week 7 divisional matchup. Ahead of Sunday’s game, myself and my good friend Meko Scott are […]
The Detroit Lions have decided on a punt returner to replace Tom Kennedy
The Detroit Lions aren’t hiding their intentions when it comes to their new punter/kick returner. After Tom Kennedy suffered a season-ending injury in their last game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Lions will replace him on both punt and kick return with newly signed receiver DeAndre Carter. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said they aren’t […]
Lions mailbag: How will Detroit defend Packers’ deep-ball attack?
While they may not be as effective as they seem, the Green Bay Packers do love throwing the deep ball, no pun intended. Quarterback Jordan Love has attempted more passing attempts of 20+ air yards than any other quarterback, and this is nothing new. Green Bay has ranked in the top-five of attempted deep shots […]
Lions Week 7 preview: Breaking down Packers’ offensive, defensive schemes
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) will square off in Detroit’s first NFC North battle of the 2026 season. “They’re playing really good football right now,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said of the Packers. “Two of their best games have been these back-to-back games. Plus-six in the turnover ratio the last two […]
Discussion: Is Sam LaPorta right to take his contract frustrations public?
This week, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta went public with his frustrations about his contract situation with the team. In the midst of the final year of his rookie deal, LaPorta and the Lions have cut off extension talks after the two sides have reached a stalemate. And while his initial comments to the […]
Lions, Packers Week 7 injury report: Bye week helps Detroit get healthy
The Detroit Lions (3-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-2) in Week 7, and both teams are taking slightly different approaches to practices to start the week. Following their Week 6 bye, the Lions adjusted their schedule by practicing Tuesday and giving players Wednesday off. This means participation levels for this initial practice are […]
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta vents frustrations about contract situation
A few weeks back, reports emerged that the Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta had cut off contract extension talks after negotiations were no longer productive. Days later, LaPorta talked to the media and confirmed that both sides had reached a stalemate. In that media session, he took the high road, noting that he […]
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