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Vikings’ Brian Flores puts Jared Goff among NFL’s best before trying to get after him in Lions game

Vikings’ Brian Flores puts Jared Goff among NFL’s best before trying to get after him in Lions game

With the Minnesota Vikings (6-0) taking on the Detroit Lions (4-2) in Week 8 on Sunday, there is no denying that defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be looking to stop Jared Goff and the high-powered opposing offense.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
Detroit Lions Release WR, Sign DL To Practice Squad

Detroit Lions Release WR, Sign DL To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have announced a practice squad shakeup, releasing wide receiver Lawrence Keys and inking former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Taki Taimani.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker Quizzes
Can you name the SEC's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards?

Can you name the SEC's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards?

How many of the Southeastern Conference's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards can you name in five minutes?

Can you name the top 15 passers in SEC history?
The 'Winningest football coaches in SEC history' quiz
The 'SEC passing leaders since 1995' quiz
Donte Jackson News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Lions Linked to CB Donte Jackson as an NFL-Worst Pass Defense Hunts for an Outside Starter

Lions Linked to CB Donte Jackson as an NFL-Worst Pass Defense Hunts for an Outside Starter

Allen Park has a pass rush worth bragging about and a secondary nobody wants to talk about. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay has a cheap fix in mind for the Detroit Lions.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 27
The Lions made a small roster move Monday that could mean something bigger for two defensive linemen

The Lions made a small roster move Monday that could mean something bigger for two defensive linemen

Detroit added former Vikings nose tackle Taki Taimani to the practice squad Monday, giving the Lions another true space-eating interior option and adding competition behind their top defensive tackles.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27
Lions Signed DT Taki Taimani To Practice Squad

Lions Signed DT Taki Taimani To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed DT Taki Taimani to the practice squad.  To make room, they released WR Lawrence Keys from the unit.  Detroit’s

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Can the Lions Hand the Vikings Their First Loss? Jared Goff’s Best Start Says Yes

Can the Lions Hand the Vikings Their First Loss? Jared Goff’s Best Start Says Yes

Ford Field gets the NFL’s last unbeaten team Sunday, and Jared Goff is the biggest reason Detroit fans should like their chances. Goff threw for 303 yards and two touchdown passes in the walk-off 20-17 win over Green Bay, and he still hasn’t been intercepted in 223 attempts this season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
Detroit Lions Could Be NFC's Most 'Dangerous' Team

Detroit Lions Could Be NFC's Most 'Dangerous' Team

The Detroit Lions have won back-to-back games for the first time in a calendar year. Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer recently examined why Dan Campbell's squad look increasingly dangerous, following a gutsy victory against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 27
Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Their tight win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday certainly helped.

Packers' Xavier McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up
NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other
Lions' Dan Campbell says Amon-Ra St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings
The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Dan Campbell Can't Wait for the Undefeated Vikings After the Lions Escape the Packers

Dan Campbell Can't Wait for the Undefeated Vikings After the Lions Escape the Packers

Ford Field was still buzzing from Jake Bates’ walk-off 22-yarder when Dan Campbell turned the Detroit Lions’ attention to next week. The 20-17 win over Green Bay was barely an hour old, and the coach was already talking about Minnesota.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Lions 20-17 Win Over Green Bay Packers

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Lions 20-17 Win Over Green Bay Packers

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions squeaked by Green Bay at the bell, 20-17. Jake Bates kicked the game winner after DJ Wonnum deflected Trey Smack’s go-ahead attempt for the Packers about three minutes of game time prior.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 27
The Lions could raid one rebuilding team for 2 cornerbacks — and a third trade target at a position nobody is talking about

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.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Lions' Walk-Off Win Over Green Bay Put Their 2027 Pick at No. 25, With the Hard Part Ahead

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.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
 The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
Week 8 Power Rankings: Why Detroit Lions Crack Top 10

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

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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Vikings vs. Lions bold predictions for NFC North clash in Week 8

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.

Dan Campbell News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Dan Campbell reveals logic behind controversial fourth-down call

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.

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
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

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

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 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.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22
Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

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
Sam LaPorta says Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

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

Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions recently paused contract negotiations. That has left the tight end miffed.

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more
The '24 NFL TD's before turning 24' quiz

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