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The Lions could raid one rebuilding team for 2 cornerbacks — and a third trade target at a position nobody is talking about

Indianapolis looks like one of the few realistic sellers ahead of the deadline, and Detroit could potentially come away with immediate help at cornerback plus another starter at a position that has quietly become a problem.

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Lions' Walk-Off Win Over Green Bay Put Their 2027 Pick at No. 25, With the Hard Part Ahead

Detroit Lions fans at Ford Field got a finish they won’t forget soon, a walk-off 20-17 win over the Packers that pushed Detroit to 4-2. It also left the Lions 25th in the updated first-round order heading into Week 8.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27

Week 8 Power Rankings: Why Detroit Lions Crack Top 10

Here are the latest Week 8 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions fared, after their Week 7 victory against the Green Bay Packers. Sports Illustrated Power ranking: 7th Previous ranking: 11th The defensive performance from Detroit against Green Bay was season-altering.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Lions Film Study: Detroit’s secondary is finally fixing one of its biggest problems, and 3 players show why

Keith Abney, D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey each made a different kind of play against Green Bay that showed why Detroit’s secondary is starting to look much more connected.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Vikings vs. Lions bold predictions for NFC North clash in Week 8

As the Minnesota Vikings plan their next massive blitz, the Detroit Lions ride the wave of a big division win. These teams meet in Week 8, and here are bold predictions for the NFC North clash.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27

The Perfect Trade Target For the Lions May Have Just Become Available

The Detroit Lions have a glaring need at the cornerback position if they desire to get into the mix of the Super Bowl contenders. A 4-2 start to the 2026 season has brought plenty of optimism back to the organization, which had won two straight NFC North titles before missing the playoffs last year.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27

5 Risers, 3 Fallers After Detroit Lions First Division Win

The Detroit Lions handled business and earned a win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 of the NFL season. While it wasn't the cleanest effort, the Lions overcame some of their self-made adversity and ultimately secured a divisional victory in their first NFC North clash of the season.

Christian Mahogany News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Christian Mahogany's Breakout Campaign is Elevating Lions' Offensive Line to New Heights

Entering the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions were facing some uncertainty at multiple offensive line positions, especially left guard. Christian Mahogany,

Brian Branch News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Brian Branch's Dominant Return Should Give Lions' Defense the Spark It Needs

The Detroit Lions picked up a narrow 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7, improving their record to 4-2 and staying right in the tight NFC North race.

Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 26

Detroit Lions State of the Defense: Return of the Interception

The Detroit Lions’ 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers was one of the most frustrating games that have ever been witnessed. While the go-ahead field goal was a big win for the Lions, neither team played like they were trying to win the game on offense.

NFL News / Lindy's Sports / October 26

Jared Goff quietly builds MVP case in Detroit

Detroit’s 20-17 win over Green Bay, which ended on a field goal in the final second, strengthened the MVP case for Jared Goff. Fox Sports’ Ben Arthur argues Goff belongs in the conversation, and the numbers back him up.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dan Campbell News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Dan Campbell reveals logic behind controversial fourth-down call

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is never afraid to be aggressive. On Sunday, Campbell went for it on 4th-and-1 in a tie game against the Green Bay Packers, even though the Lions had the ball on their own 24-yard line.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 26

3 Things We Learned About Detroit Lions After Win Over Packers

The Detroit Lions recorded arguably their biggest win of the 2026 season on Sunday, defeating the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, 20-17. It was a gritty performance from Dan Campbell's squad which did not play its cleanest game, but still did enough right in order to secure the Week 7 victory.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 26

Lions' Campbell says St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings

Lions' Dan Campbell says Amon-Ra St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings

This is the kind of game they'll want their star wide receiver to play in.

Lions snap Packers' winning streak with Jake Bates' walk-off field goal

Packers S Xavier McKinney rips refs after loss to Lions

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Jahmyr Gibbs Makes NFL History Through Six Games With Lions

Jahmyr Gibbs has made NFL history through the first six games of the 2026 season, becoming the only player since 1981 to record at least 40 rushing first downs and 10 receiving first downs in that span.

Jake Bates News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Lions Kicker Jake Bates Makes Personal Admission After Packers Win

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had a personal answer when asked what could top the feeling of making a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26

The NFL just made a small but important change to the Lions’ schedule

Detroit’s game against Miami is still scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, but a reported network change means Lions fans may need to look somewhere different on game day.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

NFC North teams dominating but have one problem: each other

NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other

The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL's strongest divisions in 2026, but its teams have an unusual problem: They keep losing to one another.

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

Xavier McKinney News / Yardbarker / October 26

Packers' McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Packers' Xavier McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Green Bay dropped to 4-3 and last place in the NFC North.

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / October 25

Lions snap Packers' winning streak with Jake Bates' walk-off field goal

Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the host Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Jared Goff passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jameson Williams.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

The Packers were also on the receiving end of several other curious penalties during Sunday’s game.

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25

Lions TE Sam LaPorta Discusses Recent Comments; Extension Still Likely?

Lions TE Sam LaPorta has generated quite a few headlines this month. First, we heard that he and the team had broken off extension talks and that negotiations are unlikely to be reopened before the end of the season.

Brian Branch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Lions Activating S Brian Branch

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Lions are planning to activate S Brian Branch, who will make his season debut on Sunday against the Packers. Branch tore his Achilles tendon eleven months ago, and his 21-day practice window was recently opened, along with that of C Cade Mays.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 24

Dan Campbell Clashes With Reporters Following Questions Over Lions Star’s Future

The Detroit Lions have another storyline to manage as questions grow about Sam LaPorta’s future. The tight end recently voiced frustration over stalled contract negotiations, putting his relationship with the franchise under the spotlight.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.

Lions open NFC North play against streaking Packers

TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Broncos, Panthers Among Potential Sam LaPorta Suitors

The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21