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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 14
Why Detroit Lions Did Not Take Out Key Players After Comfortable Lead
The Detroit Lions were able to secure a comfortable Week 5 road victory at State Farm Stadium, defeating the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21, to earn their third victory of the 2026 NFL season.
Budda Baker News / TWSN / October 14
The Detroit Lions Should Trade for Budda Baker?
The Detroit Lions are looking to upgrade their secondary. That’s obvious. The 3-2 Lions are looking to further their playoff chances, and while help is on the way with safety Brian Branch returning from injury, Sports Illustrated floated the idea of trading for Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.
D.J. Wonnum News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 14
One Detroit Lions DE Whose Stock Is Rising
Detroit Lions defensive end DJ Wonnum has been a welcome addition to the defensive line. A recent stretch of solid play has the veteran defender trending in the right direction, especially after a solid outing in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals.
The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14
1 trade Lions must make during 2026 NFL season bye week to address pitiful defense
The Detroit Lions entered their Week 6 bye after suffering another significant injury. Return specialist Tom Kennedy sustained a serious MCL injury during Sunday’s 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
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 14
Detroit Lions 2026 First Quarter Grades: Offense
The Detroit Lions have had plenty of success offensively early in the 2026 season. Through five games, the Lions rank sixth in yards per game (393.8) and tied-for-first in points (32.8) under first-year coordinator Drew Petzing.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Vikings land significantly higher than division rivals in ESPN's Power Rankings
The NFC North has become a competitive division, but the Vikings have a clear jump on their competition through Week 5.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 14
Lions show why their offense could be a problem for the entire NFL
The Detroit Lions made a statement in Week 5, beating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21. Their offense could trouble NFL opponents. Speaking on Netflix’s The White House with Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins praised Jared Goff’s production when protected.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 14
Detroit Lions RB Earns NFC Offensive Award After Cardinals Win
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been rewarded for his stellar performance against the Arizona Cardinals. The league announced the former first-round pick was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, following a Week 5 contest in which he recorded 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 14
We graded the entire Lions roster through 5 games, and 2 players have separated themselves from everyone else
Our first cumulative grades of the season have Gibbs and Aidan Hutchinson closest to 50, while some important Lions veterans have a lot of ground to make up after five games.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Brad Holmes deserves criticism for the secondary, but what he did with the Lions’ offensive line is incredible
Detroit entered the offseason needing answers at tackle, center and guard. Five games later, PFF has the Lions ranked No. 1, with a rookie tackle thriving and a backup center creating a legitimate controversy.
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 14
6 Lions players who deserve more playing time after the bye, including one rookie who may have forced Detroit’s hand
Detroit has two weeks before Green Bay, and the bye gives Dan Campbell’s staff a chance to expand the roles of six players who have already shown enough to deserve a longer look.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 14
Dan Campbell Provides Honest Assessment of Lions Rookie Amid Defensive Struggles
The Detroit Lions entered Week 5 under pressure to address their defensive struggles. Despite questions about the unit’s performance, Dan Campbell’s team responded with a convincing 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 14
2027 Lions 7-round mock draft: Detroit lands a 6-foot-4 CB, then makes a fascinating QB decision in Round 2
Detroit attacks its biggest need three different times, trades up for one of my favorite defensive fits and uses a deep quarterback class to start thinking about life after Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Lions get a massive boost in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings
Thanks to the Lions' strong showing, they're rising in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after the game in Week 5.
Tom Kennedy News / Field Level Media / October 12
Report: Lions WR Tom Kennedy (knee) out for season
Detroit Lions return specialist Tom Kennedy will miss the rest of the season with an MCL injury, NFL Network reported on Monday. He will undergo surgery after sustaining the injury to his right knee at the end of an 11-yard punt return in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-21 road win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12
Lions’ Tom Kennedy Likely To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery; Devin White Suffers Broken Forearm
The Lions improved to 3-2 with a 45-21 thrashing of the Cardinals on Sunday, but they did not escape Arizona unscathed. Wide receiver/returner Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White each went down with significant injuries in the first half.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 12
Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs is aiming for LaDainian Tomlinson's TD record; is RB on track to break it?
Gibbs, 24, now has 58 career TDs (46 rushing, 12 receiving), surpassing former Lions RB Barry Sanders — a Pro Football Hall of Famer — for the most in NFL history before turning 25.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11
Lions make NFL history in much-needed win over Cardinals
The Detroit Lions are back and ready to climb back to the top of the NFC North. Well, Rome wasn't built in a day, but the Lions did inch one step closer to getting up in the NFC North on Sunday with a needed win over the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 10
Lions predicted to make major move to try to save their season
NFL teams are already making changes, mainly if they're losing teams, and even though we're just in Week 5 of the season, time is getting tight when it comes to turning a season around. One team that really needs some help is the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 8
Lions ready to make major change happen, defensive coordinator says
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 to start their season, and they're nearing the bottom of the NFC North. If they're going to make it to the postseason, they'll have to turn things around, and it starts with the defense.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 8
Kelvin Sheppard has extreme idea for fixing Lions defense amid firing rumors
Sheppard shared the one way he feels the Lions' defensive players can start meeting the expectations that the team's coaching staff has for them.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 8
Lions' Sam LaPorta shares concerning update on contract talks
LaPorta addressed his unfruitful contract talks with the Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 7
Lions' Dan Campbell responds to concerning Sam LaPorta contract report
While it's unclear exactly how much money LaPorta may want attached to an extension, multiple players at the position inked deals this year that presumably could help the 25-year-old and the Lions come to an agreement.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 7
Lions take a painful fall in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings
The Lions lost their "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Carolina Panthers on the road, and that puts their record at 2-2.
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