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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18
Why Ian Rapoport isn’t giving up on Lions’ defense after letting Josh Allen go wild
The Detroit Lions allowed over 400 yards of total offense to the Buffalo Bills in a 41-31 Thursday night loss that also included a key injury to secondary depth piece Avonte Maddox. Doom and gloom followed the game with pundits including Stephen A.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 18
Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Is Clueless, Defense Looks Amateurish
Just two weeks into the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions’ defense is already officially broken with no repair in sight. Detroit had no answer for Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen all game long on Thursday night – and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard did little to help the cause.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
Lions’ Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph Could Make Early Returns
The Lions’ secondary has been shorthanded to begin the season, something which was plainly obvious during last night’s blowout loss to the Bills. The unit could receive reinforcements earlier than Detroit hoped, though.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Jack Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 18
Lions LB Jack Campbell Got Paid, Lost His Mojo: Can He Regain It Fast?
The entire Detroit Lions defense has only themselves to blame for an abysmal performance against the Buffalo Bills. Linebacker Jack Campbell secured a lucrative contract extension that keeps him in Motown through the 2030 season.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives update on trade rumors regarding Lions, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
During a Friday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rapoport was directly asked about the Lions' potential pursuit of Porter.
Detroit Lions News / Total Pro Sports / September 18
Lions HC Dan Campbell Was Crying His Eyes Out During Press Conference After TNF Loss To Bills
The Detroit Lions entered Thursday night with real momentum after a strong offseason and a Week 1 win. The team traveled to Buffalo for the Bills’ first regular-season game at their new Highmark Stadium, hoping to spoil the celebration.
Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / September 18
The Drew Petzing complaint Lions fans are raging about is something Ben Johnson did constantly in Detroit and still does in Chicago
Detroit is scoring 31 points per game through two weeks, yet one play-calling tendency has some fans furious with Drew Petzing. There’s just one problem: Ben Johnson loved doing it too.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18
Stephen A. Smith eviscerates Lions defense after embarrassing outing vs. Bills
The Detroit Lions got absolutely embarrassed on Thursday Night Football. Detroit could not stop Josh Allen all night, leading to a crushing 41-31 defeat on opening night at the new Highmark Stadium.
Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Dave Portnoy Sounds Off on Detroit Lions After Loss to Bills
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy declared the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl window closed Friday after Buffalo beat Detroit 41-31 on Thursday night, saying few NFL teams have risen and fallen so quickly.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills' Josh Allen wasn't 100 percent amid MVP performance vs. Lions
Allen produced a performance worthy of future Most Valuable Player Award votes as the Bills opened their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
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 / Viral Sports News / September 18
Dan Campbell Admits Detroit Lions Injury ‘Makes Me Nervous’
Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox left Thursday night’s 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills with a left foot injury, and head coach Dan Campbell said afterward that the veteran’s exit made him nervous.
Jack Campbell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Jack Campbell fought back tears after Lions’ 41-31 loss to Bills
Jack Campbell fought back tears in the visitors’ locker room on Thursday night after the Detroit Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills, 41-31, in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Josh Allen, Deone Walker got emotional during Bills' win over Lions at new Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills matched the events of Thursday night's pregame festivities by producing numerous fireworks of their own en route to opening their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Jack Campbell, Dan Campbell, Aidan Hutchinson share strong reactions to Lions' loss to Bills
The Detroit Lions fell to 1-1 on the season when they suffered a 41-31 loss at a Buffalo Bills (2-0) side that opened its new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills superstar QB Josh Allen closing in on Barry Sanders in unreal NFL stat
Allen is no longer chasing only quarterbacks in the NFL record book.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
'TNF' takeaways: Josh Allen dominates as Bills roll over Lions in stadium debut
The Buffalo Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night with a dominating 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, improving them to 2-0 on the season.
Ed Oliver News / Yardbarker / September 17
Bills lose star DT Ed Oliver to pregame injury
The Buffalo Bills are officially opening Highmark Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, and things got off to a poor start before it even began.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Lions Promote Three Players From Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions announced they signed DL Levi Onwuzurike from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated OT Devin Cochran and C Seth McLaughlin from the practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 17
Lions Down Multiple O-Line Starters
Visiting Buffalo on Thursday night, Detroit will have to start multiple backups along the offensive line. The Lions have ruled out right tackle Blake Miller (knee) and left guard Christian Mahogany (hip) for Week 2.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
'Thursday Night Football': Where to watch Lions vs. Bills
The Lions and Bills are both coming off wins in Week 1, and for both teams, those wins weren't blowouts by any means.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Lions have a lot to prove in early-season road test against Bills
The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills each came away with wins in Week 1, but the way they went about doing so was completely different.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
NFL Week 2 prime-time predictions: Bills QB Josh Allen delivers against Lions in grand opening for $2.2B Highmark Stadium
Each week, Yardbarker looks at prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are picks for Week 2.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Dan Campbell addresses Lions blockbuster trade speculation after massive cap move
The Detroit Lions suddenly have some money to play with, and naturally, that has people wondering what general manager Brad Holmes might be cooking up.
Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 15
New reported trade front-runner for Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. emerges
Porter seemingly won't be receiving a desired contract extension from his current employer anytime soon.
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