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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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

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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.

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.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 26

NFL Facing Punishment Decision After Jared Goff Play

The Detroit Lions were able to sneak past the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, taking down their division rivals and securing the victory on a game-winning field goal.

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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 26

The NFL is likely to screw over multiple Lions players this week, and it will be quite a hypocritical moment

Detroit’s postgame celebration could put several players in the NFL’s crosshairs Saturday, even though the league itself seemed to enjoy the moment just as much as everyone else.

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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 are running out of cornerback trade options, but there’s one team Brad Holmes should be watching closely

Tampa Bay and Los Angeles appear reluctant to sell as the Nov. 10 deadline approaches, but Indianapolis may still decide to move pieces — and it has two corners Detroit should ask about.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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