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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15
The first thing to know about the Lions’ opponent: The Bills have a trap the Lions fell into a lot last year
Buffalo used three tight ends on more than a third of its Week 1 snaps, but Josh Allen wasn’t handing the ball off. That creates a difficult personnel decision for a Lions defense that just had problems with tight ends and tempo.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Lions Film Study: Keith Abney’s debut showed exactly why Dan Campbell keeps calling him 'headsy'
Detroit’s fifth-round rookie didn’t play a huge role in Week 1, but his limited snaps showed awareness, versatility and one especially intriguing way the Lions could use him going forward.
The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Why aren’t we talking about this? Two Lions defenders quietly played much bigger roles than expected
A rookie defensive lineman immediately carved out a major role, while a young safety out-snapped a veteran starter. Both developments could have implications well beyond Week 1.
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 / September 15
Detroit Lions 2026 Week 2 NFL Power Rankings Sees Mixed Reviews
Here is a look at Week 2 2026 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions rated, following a 31-30 victory against the New Orleans Saints. Sports Illustrated
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 15
Lions Week 2 Stock Watch: 6 Risers, 4 Fallers After Season-Opening Win
The Detroit Lions are likely relieved after squeaking out a win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit got off to a strong start with a 21-point lead, then let it slip away as the Saints sent the game to overtime.
NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 15
Detroit Lions Have ‘Checked In’ on Blockbuster Trade
The Detroit Lions have reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers about a potential trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., an NFL insider reported Monday, as Detroit looks to bolster a secondary that showed cracks in its season opener.
NFL News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 15
Lions Make Contact With Steelers Over Trade for Disgruntled Star
The Detroit Lions have genuine Super Bowl aspirations heading into the new season. They already have a championship-caliber roster on paper, but that won’t stop the front office from exploring ways to make an impressive team even stronger.
Isiah Pacheco News / EssentiallySports / September 15
Lions Suffer Major Injury Setback as Isiah Pacheco Is Sidelined for Several Months After Back Surgery
The Detroit Lions opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 31-30 win over the New Orleans Saints. But the victory came with a major setback, as the team has now lost running back Isiah Pacheco to a serious back injury.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Lions’ Jared Goff has Jameson Williams’ back even after dreadful game in Week 1 vs. Saints
The Detroit Lions escaped Ford Field with a 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints that had a little bit of everything, including three dropped passes from star receiver Jameson Williams that got under the skin of fans.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Isiah Pacheco News / Field Level Media / September 14
Back surgery to keep Lions RB Isiah Pacheco out much longer
Isiah Pacheco's Detroit Lions debut has been delayed further, perhaps until December, after the running back underwent back surgery. Detroit head coach
Isiah Pacheco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco Undergoes Back Surgery, Could Miss 12 Weeks
The Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve before the season, setting up at least a four-game absence. It turns out Pacheco is going to miss significantly more time.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 14
The Lions may never get to use one of their biggest offseason additions, and their backup plan is already being tested, Lions might need to see what is out there
Isiah Pacheco underwent back surgery and may not return until December, if he returns at all. After a shaky first look at Detroit’s backup plan, it’s time for Brad Holmes to explore the running back market.
Rock Ya-Sin News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Rock Ya-Sin's Poor Week 1 Showing Raises Stakes for the Lions' Secondary
The Detroit Lions narrowly escaped disaster in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit held a 21-0 lead in the middle of the third quarter before completely collapsing and letting New Orleans get back into the game.
Isiah Pacheco News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco To Miss Time Following Back Surgery
Lions HC Dan Campbell announced Monday that veteran RB Isiah Pacheco underwent surgery for the back injury he has been dealing with and “it’s going to be a while” before he returns, per Dave Birkett.
Detroit Lions News / Total Pro Sports / September 14
Detroit Lions Have Their Eyes On A $128 Million Star, According To Insider
The game between the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints went down to the wire. While the Lions came out on top, it was clear that the team needs some help on defense.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 14
Dan Campbell sends strong message after Lions OT win
Dan Campbell used the locker-room speech at Ford Field to deliver a message after Detroit beat New Orleans 31-30 in overtime. Detroit built a 21-0 lead before allowing New Orleans to force overtime.
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 14
Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals mindset after OT win over the Saints
The Detroit Lions survived another dramatic overtime battle, and Amon-Ra St. Brown believes these moments have become an annual occurrence. St. Brown explained that the Lions approach these situations with the belief that they have become part of their season, even though he hopes Sunday’s thriller will be their last overtime game this year.
Isaac TeSlaa News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 14
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa Among Lowest PFF-Graded Against Saints
The Detroit Lions escaped Week 1 with a 31-30 victory in front of their home fans. PFF rewarded the solid play of the offensive line, grading four linemen among the highest on the team who played 10 snaps or more.
Blake Miller News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Lions Rookie Blake Miller Looked Like a Future Franchise Cornerstone in NFL Debut
The Detroit Lions escaped with a 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints at home in Week 1, and one of the prominent storylines of the day was the debut of the franchise’s first-round pick in April, offensive tackle Blake Miller.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
David Blough picked worst time to get cute with Commanders offense
The Washington Commanders spent an entire offseason giving David Blough more toys to play with. When he finally needed one play to save the season opener, he somehow settled on John Bates.
NFL News / Field Level Media / September 13
Lions roar on offense before edging Saints 31-30 in OT
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns, Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown and the host Detroit Lions held off the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime Sunday afternoon.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Lions play with fire in first overtime game of 2026 season
Heading into the slate of Week 1 games to open up the 2026 season, most people wouldn't have circled the New Orleans Saints vs. the Detroit Lions as the
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Lions Sign DL Levi Onwuzurike To PS, Elevate DL Ben Stille
The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve elevated DL Ben Stille to their active roster and signed veteran DL Levi Onwuzurike to their practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Lions Restructure Two Contracts, Create $35.68MM In Cap Space
The Lions have restructured the contracts of two of their premier players, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and left tackle Penei Sewell, according to Spotrac.
Levi Onwuzurike News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11
Lions Cut Two Including DL Levi Onwuzurike
The Detroit Lions announced Friday that they’ve released DE Levi Onwuzurike from their roster and DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.
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