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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5
3 things the Lions have to change right now if they want to save their 2026 season
Detroit is only 2-2, but the defense is already at a breaking point. From Kelvin Sheppard’s play calling to the trade market, these are the three changes I need to see.
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Lions most to blame for embarrassing loss to Panthers on Sunday Night Football
The Detroit Lions were embarrassed on primetime in Week 4 for the second time this season. Detroit lost 32-26 against Carolina on Sunday Night Football in a game where Bryce Young looked like Josh Allen.
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 / Athlon Sports / October 5
Dan Campbell Defends Lions Coach After Another Rough Performance
The Detroit Lions suffered another frustrating loss Sunday night, falling 32-26 to the Carolina Panthers and dropping to 2-2 on the season. With questions beginning to surround Detroit’s coaching staff, head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that he was not interested in placing the blame on offensive coordinator John Morton.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5
We graded every Lions player from Sunday’s loss, and the gap between Detroit’s best and worst was massive
Sam LaPorta came one point away from a perfect score, Alim McNeill led the defense, and Detroit’s cornerbacks had a night they’d rather forget. The Detroit Lions are back for another round of M.O.O.N.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 5
Lions LB Clears Feelings on Kelvin Sheppard As Detroit’s Defense Continues to Disappoint
The Detroit Lions‘ defense endured another nightmare against the Carolina Panthers, allowing 445 yards and 32 points in a 32-26 defeat. Bryce Young threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan erupted for 192 receiving yards.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5
What the box score didn’t tell you: The most frustrating part of the Lions’ defensive disaster wasn’t the 32 points — it was what happened right before them
Detroit created third-and-longs, made tackles for loss and even earned a few third-down stops. Then Carolina kept finding ways to reset the downs and keep Jared Goff on the sideline.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 5
Former Detroit Lions Trash Defense, Secondary
Two former Detroit Lions are not fans of the current defense. During another letdown performance by defensive coordinator Kelvin's Sheppard's unit against the Carolina Panthers, former cornerbacks Darius Slay and Jerry Jacobs took to social media to share their assessment of the secondary.
Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 5
State of the Detroit Lions Defense: Hold that L, and it Stands for Lions
This is the worst defense in the NFL. The article could stop there. The Detroit Lions have the worst defense in the NFL. Lions front office, that needs to be repeated because the entire league got the point, but you haven’t, so again: THE DETROIT LIONS HAVE THE WORST DEFENSE IN THE NFL!
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.
Tetairoa McMillan News / Yardbarker / October 5
Panthers hope things keep clicking for WR Tetairoa McMillan after dominant 'SNF' debut against Lions
McMillan logged 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Lions cornerback trade: 3 teams Brad Holmes should call Monday morning, including one big swing
Detroit can’t keep waiting for its secondary to fix itself. Two winless teams have corners worth asking about right now, and a third call could land a legitimate long-term solution.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 5
Dan Campbell Must Send Clear Message By Firing Kelvin Sheppard
The Detroit Lions couldn't have stopped a nosebleed if they tried Sunday night against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. Just as the Lions have done
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 5
The Lions should seriously consider taking defensive play-calling away from Kelvin Sheppard after rock bottom in Carolina; who the realistic replacements are now
Detroit’s defensive problems have gone well beyond one bad night, and Sunday’s 32-26 loss to Carolina should force Campbell to consider handing the calls to someone else on his staff.
Detroit Lions Get a Harsh Reality Check in Loss to Carolina Panthers
Same. Old. Lions. The Lions once again are a laughing stock as the Battle of the Cats took the stage in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the Panthers prevailing 32-26.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 5
Dan Campbell shares update on DC Kelvin Sheppard after Lions' loss to Panthers
The Lions defense had yet another rough performance during what became a 32-26 loss at the Carolina Panthers.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5
3 Lions winners and 6 losers from the Panthers loss: Jameson Williams finally broke through, but Detroit’s defense hit rock bottom
Jameson Williams finally delivered the breakout game Detroit had been waiting for, but the Lions’ defensive collapse produced a much longer list of losers.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 5
6 Winners, 8 Losers From Lions Loss to Panthers
The Detroit Lions had to wait around on Sunday, watching the NFC North all pick up wins over their opponents before their number was called. The Lions traveled to Carolina for Sunday Night Football.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Darius Slay rips into Kelvin Sheppard’s Lions defense amid Panthers disaster
The Detroit Lions have united through a rocky start to the 2026 NFL season with Dan Campbell defending Jared Goff against a snide Ben Johnson comment.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5
What We Learned About the Lions: The Lions have learned nothing from themselves and this felt like rock bottom
Detroit had four weeks of evidence showing exactly what was going wrong on defense. Against a depleted Carolina offense, the Lions somehow repeated nearly every mistake.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
'SNF' takeaways: Bryce Young leads Panthers to upset win over Lions
On a night when defense was optional, quarterback Bryce Young was instrumental in a 32-26 win as the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football."
Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Lions, TE Sam LaPorta Break Off Negotiations
Multiple reports have suggested the Lions want to hammer out an extension with tight end Sam LaPorta , who is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Jalen Mills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3
Lions Elevated DB Jalen Mills
The Lions announced that they are elevating DB Jalen Mills again for Week 4. Mills, 32, was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in 2016. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.58 million contract and tested the open market as an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Eagles brought Mills back on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Lions Targeting Post-Bye Cade Mays Return; Brian Branch Close To Practicing
The Lions doled out a decent guarantee to upgrade at center this offseason, signing Cade Mays after he closed his rookie contract as the Panthers’ starter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
Dan Campbell reveals if Lions came close to trading for Cowboys' Joey Porter Jr.
While speaking with reporters on Friday, Campbell revealed whether or not general manager Brad Holmes came close to landing Porter before the 26-year-old ended up in Dallas.
Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 30
Ailing defense puts pressure on Panthers QB Bryce Young entering 'SNF' Lions showdown
Coming off his worst game of the young season, the league's passing yards leader will have to turn the page in a hurry.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Lions' Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Ben Johnson
Before Johnson became head coach of the Bears in January 2025, he served as Goff's offensive coordinator with the Lions from 2022-24.
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