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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 12
Detroit Lions Must Take Serious Look at Defense, Make Tough Decisions
Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions bounced back in a huge way Sunday, defeating the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21. The Lions, which had lost two of their previous three games, seemingly heard the critics loud and clear.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 12
We ran the Lions’ cornerback problem through our new NFL trade simulator — these are the 3 deals we think Brad Holmes should make
The simulator produced everything from absurd blockbusters to surprisingly realistic deals. Kristian Fulton, Riq Woolen and Jahdae Barron were the three that made me stop and think.
Tom Kennedy News / Field Level Media / October 12
Report: Lions WR Tom Kennedy (knee) out for season
Detroit Lions return specialist Tom Kennedy will miss the rest of the season with an MCL injury, NFL Network reported on Monday. He will undergo surgery after sustaining the injury to his right knee at the end of an 11-yard punt return in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-21 road win against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12
Lions lose return man to season-ending injury
The Detroit Lions will have to make a big adjustment in the third phase of the game. Kick and punt returner Tom Kennedy suffered a significant MCL injury during Sunday’s 45-21 road win versus the Arizona Cardinals and will likely require season-ending surgery, according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 12
Everything Jared Goff Said After Detroit Lions Defeated Cardinals
Here is everything Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said, after the team earned their third victory of the 2026 NFL season by defeating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 12
We graded every Lions player from the Cardinals win, and Penei Sewell and Jahmyr Gibbs did something nobody had done yet
Sewell and Gibbs became the first Lions to reach the 50-point ceiling, while Keith Abney made a strong impression on defense and a few surprising grades landed much lower.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Jahmyr Gibbs Announces Career Goal After Lions Win
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a historic performance in Sunday’s 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. However, his biggest goal goes beyond individual records.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 12
The Lions may have to reopen a competition they thought was settled — and I already have a favorite
Kennedy’s knee injury doesn’t look good, which means Detroit may have to revisit its punt-return options coming out of the bye. Dominic Lovett makes the most sense, but he isn’t the only possibility.
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.
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 12
The Lions may have just found Brian Branch’s new running mate and possible Kerby Joseph replacement in a rookie nobody expected to play safety
Keith Abney was drafted as a cornerback, but his first extended look at free safety against Arizona may have given Detroit an unexpected answer next to the returning Brian Branch.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 12
Detroit Lions Snap Counts Against Cardinals Reveals DB Lost Job Again
Here are the Detroit Lions snap counts from their Week 5 contest at State Farm Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie Keith Abney earned the opportunity to play at safety for the first time in his NFL career.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 12
Dan Campbell Delivers Emotional Locker Room Speech Following Lions’ Week 5 Win
The Detroit Lions entered Week 5 under pressure to turn their season around. After an inconsistent start to the 2026 campaign, Dan Campbell’s team faced growing questions about whether it could live up to expectations.
Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12
Emotional Dan Campbell honors Lions radio announcer with incredible gesture
Head coach Dan Campbell watched as his Detroit Lions picked up a huge win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5. Detroit walked into Arizona and punched the Cardinals in the mouth offensively.
NFL News / EasySportz / October 12
Lions Explode for 45 Points in Dominant Win Over Cardinals
The Detroit Lions delivered a dominant performance Sunday afternoon, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 at State Farm Stadium. After a slow start, Detroit caught fire offensively and scored 31 consecutive points to turn an early deficit into a convincing victory.
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 / Field Level Media / October 11
Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs combine for 6 TDs as Lions torch Cards
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two scores to lead the Detroit Lions to a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Lions have golden opportunity to bounce back against Cardinals
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 and looking for ways to climb up the NFC North. The only real way they're going to do it is to win more games and hope that others in the NFC North don't.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Kelvin Sheppard: Questions about Lions defense are 'ultra disrespectful'
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spent Thursday rejecting the idea that quarterback Jared Goff and the offense have to prop up his unit, describing that framing as “ultra disrespectful.” Four games in, the numbers are difficult to argue around.
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.
Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 7
Jared Goff gets high ranking amid Lions defense's struggles
The Detroit Lions are starting their season 2-2, and it's certainly not the kind of start for a team that had high hopes to be Super Bowl-bound.
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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