The Detroit Lions will be without two starting offensive linemen when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, leaving the unit thinner than planned for a short-week road game.
Detroit’s short week could lead to a new starter up front, a different backup behind Jahmyr Gibbs and opportunities for several young defenders who barely played in Week 1.
Blake Miller never missed a start at Clemson and is already out in Week 2 for Detroit. It looks painfully familiar, but the short turnaround and Lions’ improved offensive-line depth make this situation very different.
The Detroit Lions were active in NFL free agency this past offseason, as general manager Brad Holmes looked to bolster a roster that missed the playoffs and finished last in the NFC North in 2025.
The Detroit Lions released their official injury designation report, just a little over 24 hours ahead of a pivotal Week 2 clash against the Buffalo Bills.
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.
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions won an overtime thriller against the New Orleans Saints to open the season. The 31-30 victory was not the way many fans hoped
The Detroit Lions coaching staff are continuously monitoring how usage impacts performance on a weekly basis. After running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 34 touches against the New Orleans Saints in the season-opener, supporters and NFL pundits expressed elevated concerns that a player cannot sustain that workload over the cource of a long NFL season.
The Detroit Lions have gotten some solid early returns from their draft picks. In the preseason, multiple players from their last two draft classes had solid showings and made their respective cases for bigger roles.
The first true Thursday Night Football game will grace our devices this week — and we fantasy football players are getting a true treat for the 2026-27 opener.
Detroit can shorten the game with Jahmyr Gibbs and its run game, but Buffalo’s explosive passing attack presents exactly the kind of challenge the Lions struggled to contain in Week 1.
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.
The Detroit Lions opened their season with a close win, beating the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime. However, Detroit entered the campaign with a notable question at cornerback after parting ways with a starting-caliber player.
The Lions certainly won't have it easy on Thursday night facing Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Detroit barely squeaked out a 31-30 victory against New Orleans in its regular season opener.
The officiating crew for the Detroit Lions' Thursday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills has been revealed. Ron Torbert has been tabbed to be the head referee for the matchup between two teams viewed as potential championship contenders Thursday night at New Highmark Stadium.
The Detroit Lions opened their season with a thrilling 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. However, Dan Campbell’s team now faces a much tougher test in Week 2 when they take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
The Detroit Lions kicked off their season with a victory, but it was anything but comfortable. Dan Campbell’s team needed overtime to finally overcome the New Orleans Saints 31-30, leaving plenty of positives and concerns to dissect.
The Detroit Lions kick off Week 2 of the NFL season as head coach Dan Campbell’s group is set to travel to Western New York for a prime-time Thursday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.