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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 29
Odds Detroit Lions Beat Minnesota Vikings in Week 8
The Detroit Lions will face a second straight NFC North divisional opponent when they take on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday afternoon. The Vikings, which have yet to lose a game this season (6-0), feature both a bottom-10 offense (20.8 points/game) and the league's top defensive unit.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / October 29
Lions fans want Brad Holmes to make a blockbuster trade. There’s one huge problem nobody can fix
Chicago’s Jeffery Simmons blockbuster has Lions fans asking why Detroit hasn’t made its own huge move. A team-by-team look at the cornerback market shows why Brad Holmes’ problem isn’t necessarily willingness — it’s availability.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Here's What Should Scare the Vikings About the Lions
There is little doubt that the Detroit Lions are a dangerous team. A quick look at the Lions’ numbers this season demonstrates that they can move the ball through the air.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 29
Detroit Lions Falling Way Behind Arms Race After Blockbuster Bears Trade
The Detroit Lions now have a much more difficult task in order to win the NFC North. After the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers made improvements to their roster by making trades, the Chicago Bears are the latest team to pull of a blockbuster trade.
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.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Packers Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 8 vs. Panthers
The Green Bay Packers didn’t have many fantasy standouts in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. However, they’ll be looking to bounce back Thursday night at home against the Carolina Panthers under the primetime lights.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 29
What To Know About Lions Week 8 Official: Will Calls Be Favorable Again?
The officiating crew for the Detroit Lions’ Week 8 divisional showdown with the Minnesota Vikings has been revealed. On Sunday, Craig Wrolstad’s crew will preside over the battle between the surging Lions and the unbeaten Vikings.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 29
What day Lions fans should expect Detroit to finally make a trade before the deadline
Detroit has 13 days until the NFL trade deadline, but 20 years of league history and Brad Holmes’ own track record suggest Lions fans may need to wait until the very end.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 29
The Case For And Against Detroit Lions Trading For CB Donte Jackson
The Detroit Lions are facing some pressure as an organization to make a move before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. With just under two weeks remaining until teams must make a move or elect to stand pat, the rumor mill is ablaze with potential moves that could boost the Lions.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 29
Vikings vs. Lions Final Score Predictions: Experts weigh in on the elite matchup between Jared Goff and Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated with an elite defense, but this is their first big test with the Detroit Lions. In Week 7, the Minnesota Vikings will be facing their third NFC North opponent of the season, and second on the road when they face the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.
Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 29
Jared Goff is closing in on a rare NFL milestone as Lions face Vikings
Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.
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 / HITC / October 29
Stephen A. Smith sends clear message to Lions fans after Amon-Ra St. Brown interview
Stephen A. Smith has praised Amon-Ra St. Brown for his impact on and off the field, sending a clear message to Detroit Lions fans about the wide receiver’s importance to the franchise.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 28
Lions stars Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown miss Wednesday practice due to injury
Two games behind the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North lead, the Detroit Lions are set to host their rivals on Sunday afternoon. In the first matchup between the longtime foes this fall, a Lions win would not only cut into the Vikings’ lead but also end their undefeated start.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28
Detroit Lions Reveal Surprise Jahmyr Gibbs Injury
The Detroit Lions revealed a lengthy initial Week 8 Wednesday injury report, ahead of their next home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, along with safety Kerby Joseph and running back Jacob Saylors were limited at practice.
Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 28
Numbers show just how dominant Lions' Jared Goff was against Packers
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.
Kerby Joseph News / Field Level Media / October 28
Lions open practice window for All-Pro S Kerby Joseph
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.
Kerby Joseph News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28
Lions Designate S Kerby Joseph To Return From PUP List
The Detroit Lions officially designated S Kerby Joseph to return from their physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, per Tim Twentyman of the team’s
Kerby Joseph News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28
Lions S Kerby Joseph Returns To Practice
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.
Shemar Stewart News / Yardbarker / October 28
Bengals' Shemar Stewart linked with two NFC teams other than Cowboys
Stewart has found his name coming up in trade rumors.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27
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
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 27
Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings
Their tight win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday certainly helped.
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 / Yardbarker / October 26
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.
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 / 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.
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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