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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
Monday Overreaction: I thought the Lions had to make a huge trade at cornerback. I’m not so sure anymore
Brian Branch’s return, D.J. Reed’s rebound and improved play throughout the secondary have changed the conversation around Detroit’s biggest perceived trade-deadline need.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 26
Grades: Lions Earn Early Season Statement Win Over Division Rival
The Detroit Lions overcame some adversity, made some of their own breaks and came out with a win in their first divisional game of the season. On Sunday, the Lions outlasted the Packers with a last-second field goal from Jake Bates to earn a 20-17 win and move to 4-2 on the season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
The Lions made their choice between Cade Mays and Juice Scruggs, but one rough game could make this complicated fast
Detroit handed Mays the starting center job and kept Scruggs off the offense entirely. After a shaky debut, the question is how long the Lions will stick with that plan if things don’t improve.
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Jameson Williams News / A to Z Sports / October 26
We graded every Lions player from the Packers win; Jameson Williams was perfect, but one defender hit a brutal low
Williams became just the third Lion to earn a perfect 50 in our grading system, while Aidan Hutchinson led the defense and one starter posted the lowest score we’ve handed out yet.
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 26
What Detroit Lions Snap Counts Reveal Against Packers
Here are the Detroit Lions snap counts from their Week 7 game at Ford Field against the Green Bay Packers. Center Juice Scruggs, who was the No. 1 PFF-graded center entering the game, only played four snaps on special teams.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Dan Campbell Should Have Kicked at the Packers' 6, and the Lions Nearly Paid for It Later
Dan Campbell spent the bye week asking which Lions were costing them in critical moments. After the Detroit Lions’ 20-17 walk-off win over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field, the head coach has to put one of his own calls on that list, though it isn’t the one that had half of Metro Detroit yelling at the television.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26
4 Uneasy Takeaways From Lions' Walk-Off 20-17 Win Over Packers in Week 7
Jared Goff said this week that Packers games count for two, and the Detroit Lions treated Sunday like it. Jake Bates’ 22-yard field goal as time expired beat Green Bay 20-17 at Ford Field, lifting Detroit to 4-2 and 3-0 at home.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 26
What the box score didn’t tell you: The Lions defense took a real step against Green Bay, but one problem still won’t go away
Detroit limited Green Bay’s explosive passing game and repeatedly got off the field, but the conversions it did allow were far too damaging. The Detroit Lions walked out with a win over the Green Bay Packers, and the last thing they need to do is apologize for it.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
A little-used Lions defender just forced his way into a bigger conversation after Sunday’s win
Detroit gave one of its core special-teamers a rare chance on defense against Green Bay, and two big plays were enough to get Dan Campbell’s attention.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 26
8 Winners, 3 Losers in Detroit Lions Win Over Packers
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions came back after a bye week to start divisional play, taking on the Green Bay Packers. The Lions forced multiple stops in the first half, en route to a 10-7 halftime lead.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
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.
Xavier McKinney News / Yardbarker / October 26
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.
NFL News / EasySportz / October 25
Lions Walk Off Packers With Last Second Field Goal
The Detroit Lions earned a dramatic 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Ford Field, as kicker Jake Bates drilled a 22 yard field goal as time expired to give Detroit a crucial divisional win.
Tom Brady News / HITC / October 26
Is Tom Brady facing NFL punishment after breaking broadcast rules during Packers-Lions?
Tom Brady could face a significant fine from the NFL after openly criticising officials during Fox’s broadcast of the Green Bay Packers’ 20-17 defeat to the Detroit Lions.
Sam LaPorta News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta Receives Stunning Trade Update
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta entered the weekend already under scrutiny after publicly questioning the franchise’s willingness to extend his rookie contract.
Brian Branch News / A to Z Sports / October 25
7 Lions winners and 3 losers from the Packers win: Brian Branch is back, but one big lineup decision already looks shaky
Brian Branch looked like himself in his long-awaited return, Jameson Williams stayed hot and a few defensive players earned bigger roles — but Detroit also has some decisions to make after an ugly 20-17 win.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Viral Sports News / October 25
Lions Announce Major Jahmyr Gibbs Injury News After Big Win
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs should be fine after an awkward landing late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Campbell said.
Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25
Lions’ Dan Campbell’s 2 reasons for going for it with bold call vs. Packers
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Week 7 action, 20-17 behind a clutch Jake Bates field goal kick. The Bates kick came after a decision by Lions coach Dan Campbell to go for it on fourth down which blew up in his face.
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.
Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 25
Detroit Lions Flirt With Disaster Before Delivering a Dramatic Win Over Green Bay
The Detroit Lions, despite some questionable offensive calls, would beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in their first game back from their bye. The Lions move to 4-2 on the season, but the big takeaway from the game is the Lions’ defense stepping up and helping the Lions offense, who struggled this game.
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.
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.
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.
Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21
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.
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