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Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Lions WR Jameson Williams Makes Surprising Revelation

Detroit Lions wideout Jameson Williams admitted to reporters after practice on Thursday he was not aware jumping into the goalpost was a penalty that could be flagged by officials.

Khalil Dorsey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Lions Designating CB Khalil Dorsey To Return From IR

Justin Rogers reports the Lions are designating CB Khalil Dorsey to return from injured reserve. Dorsey has 21 days to return to practice and get activated to the 53-man roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the year.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Amon-Ra St. Brown dispels assumption about Jameson Williams' celebration penalty

Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, trailing 6-0 in the second quarter, the Detroit Lions' offense needed something, anything, to break the seal of ineptitude.

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Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / November 20

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Joins Micah Parsons in Historical Category

As the Detroit Lions sit at 6-4 and trail both the Chicago Bears (7-3) and Green Bay Packers (6-3-1) in the NFC North, there’s still plenty of reason for optimism in the Motor City.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Two Key Detroit Lions Defensive Backs Still Not Practicing

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon, after the team held a walkthrough to start the week on Wednesday. Those not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media included safety Kerby Joseph and cornerback Terrion Arnold, who remains in the league's concussion protocol.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Why Lions Felt Fake Punt Would Work Against Eagles Starting Defense

The Detroit Lions were not able to execute on a fake punt attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles. A deeper look at the play caused many to wonder why Detroit's special team's unit would try a fake punt againt the starting defense of the Eagles.

Sam LaPorta News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Former player said what every Lions fan already knew about Sam LaPorta

The issues for the Detroit Lions' offense in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles can't be pinned on a single person. Multiple players played a part in the struggles, and Dan Campbell's lack of restraint on fourth down only exacerbated things.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Kelvin Sheppard: Lions' Defense Are 'Firefighters'

The Detroit Lions' defense has been put in a variety of situations in which the unit is expected to make plays or prevent an opponent from scoring, even though the offense had put them in a precarious situation.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Giants vs. Lions bold predictions for Week 12 clash

Most NFL teams have been categorized as either contenders or pretenders headed into Week 12 of the 2025 season. The Week 12 slate features a handful of great matchups, but there are also a few games that could get into blowout territory.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Two Lions' position coaches are being eyed for future NFL head coaching jobs

I know Detroit Lions fans absolutley hate it, but this is what happens when you have a good team. Other teams want to be just like you. We're getting ever closer to Black Monday, when the NFL will have a new round of head coach openings to keep an eye on.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Odds Lions Beat Giants Week 12

The Detroit Lions, after playing on the road two straight weeks, return home Sunday to face the N.Y. Giants. Kickoff for the Week 12 contest is set for 1 p.m.

Jaxson Dart News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Jaxson Dart adds a wrinkle to Lions' game planning ahead of Week 12

The Detroit Lions' run defense has been one to behold this season, especially since the return of Alim McNeil to the starting lineup. Teams are averaging 99.7 rushing yards per game against the Lions' defensive front and their rock-solid linebacker core of Jack Campbell and Alex Anzalone.

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Aidan Hutchinson News / Yardbarker / November 20

Aidan Hutchinson challenges Lions regarding stretch of home games

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Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Lions Jared Goff Worried About Winning, Not Offensive Consistency

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is more concerned about the overall outcome of games than worrying about offensive consistency. Against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Lions only scored at total of nine points and again struggled with third-down efficiency and concerting on fourth-down.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Jahmyr Gibbs has proven reliably worthy of workhorse back role for Lions

Three times in their last five games, the Detroit Lions have put up less than 320 yards of offense and they've lost all three. Outside of Week 10 against a bad Washington Commanders defense, the offense has not looked good over those five games.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Lions' DC Declared Rising NFL Head Coaching Candidate

It hasn't taken long for first-year Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard to garner national attention. In his first season leading the Lions' defense, Sheppard has led his group to success amidst Detroit's 6-4 start.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Jared Goff speaks on his gloves, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and his message to fans

Alarm bells are going off after the Detroit Lions' disastrous 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and at the center of it all is quarterback Jared Goff.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 20

Giants lug losing streak to Detroit, Lions hungry for consistency

Dan Campbell resembled a genius playcaller one week and a reckless, ineffective one the next. The Detroit Lions coach didn't lose his mind in a few short days.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Lions have 5 star players miss practice before Giants game

The Detroit Lions enter Week 12 staring at a harsh reality. Their injury list is growing at the worst possible time. As they prepare to host the New York Giants, five star players missed practice on Wednesday.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Detroit Lions Aren’t Worried About Making The Playoffs

The Detroit Lions’ defense was exceptional Sunday night, limiting the Philadelphia Eagles to their lowest point total all season and shutting down the infamous “tush push.” However, the 16-9 loss exposed ongoing issues that led to the Lions’ worst offensive performance in the Dan Campbell era.

Malcolm Rodriguez News / Pro Football Rumors / November 18