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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 20
4 Lions trade ideas Detroit should absolutely avoid before the deadline, including one of my own
From mortgaging the future for Jeffrey Simmons to moving Sam LaPorta for aging veterans, some of these Lions trade proposals are difficult to defend. One of mine belongs on the list too.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 20
Detroit Lions Week 7 Power Rankings: Despite Flaws, Team Moves Up
Here are the latest Week 7 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions fared, after their Week 6 bye. ESPN Power ranking: 12th Previous ranking: 11th
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 20
Lions 2026 Playoff Standings Update: Divisional Showdowns Loom Large
The Detroit Lions are exiting their bye week and entering into what could be a season-defining set of games. Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, the NFC North is looking like one of the toughest divisions in football yet again.
The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Lions, Dan Campbell Get Good News Before Facing Packers
The Detroit Lions gained a clear edge heading into their Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers after coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that star edge rusher Micah Parsons will not practice this week.
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.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 19
Dan Campbell Makes Surprising Admission About 2025 Detroit Lions Season
The bye week provided Detroit Lions head coach an opportunity to reflect on the roster, the coaching staff and where he feels the team is at, through the first five games of the 2026 NFL season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 19
Lions Trade Deadline Big Board: Realistic Targets Ranked by Fit and Cost With Four Weeks Left
The Detroit Lions are looking to win a third NFC North title in four years. After missing the playoffs last season, Dan Campbell's team has started 3-2 in 2026.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19
Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays Expected To Play In Week 7
On October 7, the Lions opened the practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays. Both players are eligible to be activated at any time, and that should be taking place soon.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 19
Former Lions DB Apologizes For Spitting, Accused Again by 49ers Tight End
Former Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson again finds himself in the news for conduct deemed inappropriate out on the football field. The Buffalo Bills safety was ejected from the Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders for apparently spitting on tight end Brock Bowers.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Juice Scruggs or Cade Mays? The Lions suddenly have a fascinating decision to make at center and Dan Campbell admits the Lions aren’t sure what to do
Mays is ready to return after Detroit gave him a three-year, $25 million deal to start at center. The problem? Scruggs has played so well in his place that Dan Campbell openly admits the Lions aren’t sure what to do.
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 19
The Lions’ quiet approach to cornerback in free agency may have saved them from an expensive mistake, even if it feels like more should have been done
Detroit needed more help at cornerback this offseason. That part is hard to argue. But a look at the biggest free-agent deals shows why simply spending more money might not have fixed anything.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 19
The Lions have allowed the NFL’s most explosive plays, but what happens afterward is the much bigger problem: How they adjust
Detroit has allowed 28 explosive gains through five games, but the bigger problem is what comes next: only three of the 21 possessions featuring one ended without points.
Devin White News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16
Lions Put Three On IR Including LB Devin White
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed LB Devin White, OL Ben Bartch and WR Tom Kennedy on injured reserve. All three will be sidelined for a minimum of four games before they’re eligible to return.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 16
Lions' Jared Goff gets NFL rankings boost before critical Packers game
In five games in 2026, Goff has completed 67.0% of his passes for 1,485 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, with 12 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.
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 / 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.
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.
Kelvin Sheppard 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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