Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch drew criticism on Sunday for a play some saw as dirty that got both he and a teammate hurt. Branch and teammate DJ Wonnum both suffered concussions during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
The Detroit Lions had a roster full of healthy players heading into their Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. However, throughout the game things took a turn for the worst.
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays did not take the field with the offense for their second series of the second quarter Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Detroit Lions are currently playing in the biggest game of their season on Sunday, as the team is hosting the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Entering this contest, the Lions sit at 4-2, while the Vikings are the lone undefeated team left in the NFL at 6-0.
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.
Jared Goff will face one of his stiffest tests of the 2026 season when he takes on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. The Vikings’ defense has been the best unit in the entire NFL in 2026, and especially stout against the pass.
The Detroit Lions host their second straight divisional match this season as they face the Vikings today at Ford Field. Make no mistake, this Vikings defense is real.
Detroit’s Week 8 inactive list contains few surprises, but another healthy scratch for Hassanein raises an interesting question about his future with the trade deadline approaching.
The Detroit Lions have officially released their list of players who will not suit up against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Detroit already ruled out safety Kerby Joseph, who was limited at practice all throughout his first week back in action.
The Detroit Lions are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 8 NFC North showdown. Detroit enters Sunday’s game with a 4-2 record after defeating the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 7.
The Detroit Lions (4-2) host the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at Ford Field in Week 8. Minnesota enters as the NFL’s last unbeaten team, with a struggling offense that has yet to match the standard set by Brian Flores’ defense.
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The Detroit Lions have a chance at another statement win Sunday. After defeating the Green Bay Packers, the Lions will host the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings Sunday with a chance to come within one game of first place.
On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions will attempt to notch two straight wins against NFC North divisional opponents when they take on the Minnesota Vikings.
The Detroit Lions OnSI staff previews the Detroit Lions Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Christian Booher: I do not think the Lions should trade Isaac TeSlaa.
The Detroit Lions want to climb back in the NFC North race and put an end to the Vikings’ undefeated record (6-0). While the Lions have already dropped two games this season, they are a dangerous team that has the key weapons to cause major problems for the Vikings.
Branch’s return gave Detroit’s secondary an immediate boost, but another fine brings his career total to 16 and $188,656 — including several violations involving dangerous tackling techniques.
One NFL officiating crew was so bad in Week 7, it appears to have cost them a chance to officiate a nationally televised game.
The Detroit Lions are expected to have two of their most important offensive weapons available for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, as Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St.
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Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.
Jared Goff spent Sunday doing what he has done for much of the season: calmly identifying soft spots, distributing the football and moving the chains.
Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is set to practice for the first time this season, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday. Campbell said the team is opening the 21-day practice window for Joseph, who began the campaign on the physically unable to perform list.
Lions safety Brian Branch made his much-anticipated season debut in a Week 7 win over the Packers. Safety Kerby Joseph, who is on the reserve/PUP list, could rejoin Branch in the near future.
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
Their tight win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday certainly helped.
This is the kind of game they'll want their star wide receiver to play in.
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