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One of the most frustrating points of the Detroit Lions’ loss over the Minnesota Vikings came when Lions linebacker Jack Campbell went on a blitz and nearly sacked J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings quarterback completed a 4-yard pass to T.J. Hockenson, but Campbell was called for roughing the passer—turning a third-and-5 into an automatic first down. […]
As they head to the Nation’s capital for a bout with the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions made a trio of roster moves. First, they activated safety Daniel Thomas to the 53-man, making him the first Lions player to officially return from injured reserve this season. Thomas suffered a forearm injury in the team’s Week […]
The Detroit Lions are following up one of the most disappointing losses in recent memory with a rematch of one of the most heartbreaking playoff defeats in franchise history. Many fans have spent the week in a bit of a tailspin, and while the rematch has lost some bite following the devastating injury to second-year […]
Every Saturday morning before a Detroit Lions game, we figure out who is going to win beforehand. How? We consult the all-knowing Madden 26 video game, and simulate a game between the Lions and their upcoming opponent. To make things extra realistic, we adjust the lineups as close to what the injury report suggests we’ll […]
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts surveys, brought to you by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans three questions: Nothing sours a fan base more than a loss to a division rival. As we’ve seen following each of the Lions’ three losses this season, confidence in the team has dropped […]
The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 10 Sunday afternoon showdown. Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded. Ruled OUT Saylors showed […]
Anyone who knows Kalif Raymond knows he would stay as far away from controversy as possible, yet his actions in the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings caught the ire from some of his opponents this week. On a screen play to Jahmyr Gibbs, Raymond went into motion toward the line of […]
The Detroit Lions offense is in a bit of a funk, and the team is actively searching for answers. While the team ranks second in the NFL in points per game (29.9), they haven’t been nearly as efficient as of late. Since Week 6, they’re averaging just 21.7 points per game, rank 19th in EPA/play, […]
The Detroit Lions are hoping to right the ship this week as they head to Washington this week to take on the Commanders. Last Sunday, Detroit fell 27-24 to the Minnesota Vikings at home—have they ironed out some kinks, proving last week to be a fluke? At Pride of Detroit, we’ve got Commanders’ offensive and […]
There are a ton of really amazing stadiums in the NFL. You have historic venues such as Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. Even if you are a fan of a rival team, these venues are considered special by just about everyone involved with […]
It’s been a rough start to the year for On Paper, as the Detroit Lions’ games have rarely gone as the statistics have suggested this year. This week, there appears to be a significant statistical advantage between the Lions and the Washington Commanders. But will that result in another upset victory, and will the numbers […]
The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) will square off in a Week 10 matchup. The last time these two teams met, the Lions’ injury-depleted defense couldn’t keep up with Washington’s offense. While things have changed this time around—the Lions defense is playing at a high level, and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is injured […]
Well, you can’t win them all, right? Not only did the Detroit Lions lose last week, but my bold prediction came up short, as wide receiver Jameson Williams only gained 66 yards and a touchdown, coming up 34 yards short of my guess. I’m sticking with the offense once again, as they’ve been struggling and […]
After a sobering defeat at the hands of a division rival, “5 Questions” is back with an opportunity for revenge. This week, we had the pleasure of connecting with Andrew York of Hogs Haven to give us some insight into the team responsible for ending the Lions season last year: the Washington Commanders. We talked […]
I’ve had a running joke this year that you cannot trust “Thursday Night Football” games between divisional opponents. Get together two teams who know each other well and put them on a short week, and anything can happen. Look no further than the 49ers’ upset of the Rams, the Giants’ upset of the Eagles, and […]
The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) were back on the field on Thursday as they head toward a Week 10 showdown. Both teams are dealing with double-digit injuries, which makes for a lot of player progress to track. Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date […]
The Detroit Lions coordinators took the podium on Thursday morning after the team’s tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings. While the coordinators have never shied away from honesty in their media sessions, this felt turned up to 11. All three coordinators pointed to specific players or units that made mistakes against the Vikings, while also […]
It was 2018 when Josh Paschal noticed a spot on the bottom of his foot. Entering his second season playing for Kentucky, he didn’t think much of it. A blood blister, perhaps. But his athletic trainer wasn’t convinced. A trip to the podiatrist led to a trip to the dermatologist. A biopsy would reveal the […]
One silver lining about the NFL schedule is that during the regular season, there is always next week. Although after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, seven days may have felt closer to a month for the Detroit Lions. Luckily for them and the rest of us fans, they will have a […]
The NFL regular season is a marathon, not a sprint, but it sure does feel like we’ve arrived to this point in a hurry. Catch your breath and get yourself ready for another week’s worth of football with the crew at Pride of Detroit. As we have done in past seasons, our staff will be […]
Miles Frazier admitted he almost cried as he took the field for his first Detroit Lions practice since rookie minicamp. “It was just a humbling experience. Just an experience that I’m grateful for,” Frazier said on Wednesday following said practice. “It was nothing like it, especially playing at this level. This has always been my […]
The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) will square off in a Week 10 battle. While these two teams just faced off in last year’s NFC Divisional playoff game, each team looks a bit different than they did last year, and both teams are dealing with significant injuries, though the Lions’ situation may be […]
The Detroit Lions enter Week 10 facing quite the dilemma when it comes to their offensive line. Starting left guard Christian Mahogany was placed on injured reserve this week, and both starting tackles—Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell—are currently battling shoulder injuries and started the week by resting during Wednesday’s practice. That’s not even including the […]
With the Detroit Lions standing pat at the NFL trade deadline, coach Dan Campbell faced a flurry of questions on Wednesday for why the team didn’t feel the need to make a move. Earlier on Tuesday, Campbell said they were looking—particularly at their currently-injured offensive line position—but he revealed the day after that nothing worthwhile […]
The Detroit Lions’ transaction wire got a workout on Wednesday, with a handful of moves being announced throughout the day. The Lions started the injury evaluation clock on Josh Paschal and rookie Miles Frazier, signed three offensive linemen to the practice squad, and sorted through 14 players on the injury report. But they weren’t done, […]