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18 NFL replacements who helped shaped playoff race
More Teams. More Games. Isaiah Likely makes an impressive one-handed catch and fights to the end zone for a 35-yard TD. (0:17) The Baltimore Ravens faced a fourth-and-7 at the Miami Dolphins’ 35-yard line on Sunday, a situation when quarterback Lamar Jackson would normally look for Mark Andrews. But with the tight end sidelined after […]
Continue readingSix stories that explain Lions coach Dan Campbell
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — A familiar face was reintroduced to the Detroit sports community Jan. 21, 2021. And he could hardly contain his excitement. On this rare occasion, Dan Campbell eschewed any team-issued gear for a dark suit while addressing reporters for the first time, via Zoom from the broadcast room of the Detroit Lions’ […]
Continue readingSource: Detroit Lions RB D’Andre Swift week-to-week with shoulder sprain
Swift could barely use his left arm inside the visitors locker room as he dressed to leave U.S. Bank Stadium after Sunday’s 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Georgia product was also dealing with an ankle injury entering the Vikings contest and battled through a shoulder sprain last season, which sidelined him for four […]
Continue readingDetroit Lions 53-man roster projection includes No. 2 pick Aidan Hutchinson and a battle at wide receiver
The Lions are trying to rebuild under coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, both in their second year. Although there’s certainly competition among the position units, the Lions have committed to running it back with their core from last season: quarterback Jared Goff, running back D’Andre Swift, tight end T.J. Hockenson, receiver Amon-Ra […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions recall reactions to Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade, its impact
It was a Saturday evening, exactly two weeks after the season ended in a divisional playoff loss, and Los Angeles Rams receiver Robert Woods was in disbelief as he read a social media post from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. It said the Detroit Lions were trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Rams in exchange […]
Continue readingFantasy football breakouts and sleepers: Individual defensive players to watch
More people play on ESPN than anywhere else. Join or create a league in the No. 1 Fantasy Football game! Sign up for free >> With this pursuit of value in mind, I’ve canvassed the individual defensive player (IDP) pool for my favorite breakout and sleeper candidates ahead of the 2021 NFL season. We can […]
Continue readingNFL position battles to watch in training camp: Who will win the quarterback jobs for the Patriots, Saints and Broncos?
Whether you are a fantasy football hawk, a super fan of your favorite NFL team or prepping to place bets this season, figuring out who will come out on top of key position battles is an important part of the preseason. The New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are among the teams […]
Continue readingNew Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes to evaluate QB Matthew Stafford, rest of roster
Holmes, though, made no definitive declaration on the future of Stafford, who has two years left on his contract. Owner Sheila Ford Hamp said that would be up to Holmes and their yet-to-be-named head coach. “What you really appreciate is that the talent was easy to see, but you really appreciate how his intangibles show […]
Continue readingNFL Week 13 fantasy football inactives watch: Who’s in and who’s out?
Refresh often for the latest information. Note: After Week 12’s COVID-19-related postponements, the league has made some changes to the Week 13 schedule. The Washington-Pittsburgh game, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been moved to Monday at 5 p.m. ET. The Baltimore-Dallas game, originally scheduled for Thursday night, has been moved to Tuesday night. To […]
Continue readingDetroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia, GM Bob Quinn
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions fired head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Saturday after two straight seasons under .500 and a third season where the team was again under .500 at midseason. Patricia’s record was 13-29-1 since taking over as the Lions coach in 2018. Quinn had been the […]
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