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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 20
Detroit Lions Defense Has Had Historically Bad Start to 2026 Season
The Detroit Lions' defense has had a historically bad start to the 2026 NFL season. In the first two weeks of the season, Kelvin Sheppard's unit has given up 63 first downs, tying the 1985 Colts for the second-most allowed in NFL history.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 20
Calls Mount Against NFL Over Cam Skattebo Bias After Jahmyr Gibbs Receives Largest Week 1 Fine
In Detroit’s Week 1 game against the Saints on September 13, 2026, Jahmyr Gibbs lowered his helmet on his second touchdown, a 1-yard run with 11:18 left in the third quarter.
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?
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.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Athlon Sports / September 19
NFL Announces Punishment For Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions couldn’t remain perfect in Week 2, falling to 1-1 on the 2026 NFL season after a 41-31 loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 19
Lions Red Zone Report: Successful Trips Suggest Optimism for Petzing
The Detroit Lions found themselves in a three-score deficit early in Thursday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Led by Josh Allen and playing in front of a raucous crowd celebrating the opening of their new stadium, the Bills scored touchdowns on each of their first three drives.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 19
Lions 2027 Mock Draft Works to Address Detroit's Most Pressing Need with ACC Star
The Detroit Lions have played two games in 2026, and it’s already clear what the team’s most pressing need will be next offseason. Detroit’s secondary has been abysmal so far this season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 19
Lions Stock Watch: 3 Risers, 2 Fallers
The Detroit Lions suffered an ugly defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, but the 41-31 shootout wasn't without its positives. While Dan Campbell's defense failed mightily to limit Josh Allen and the Bills' high-octane offense, multiple Detroit players did deliver solid performances.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 19
5 Players Detroit Lions Must Scout in College Football Week 3
The Detroit Lions get the weekend off after a deflating 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. The loss exposed glaring weaknesses in Detroit’s defense, with the secondary being ripped apart by Josh Allen alongside the Bills rushing for over 200 yards.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 19
Detroit Lions Rookie Report: Would Rookie CB Spark Secondary?
The Detroit Lions are going back to the drawing board after a disappointing showing against the Buffalo Bills. In their first game in their new stadium, the Bills dominated the Lions early and often, and while the Lions hung in later in the game, Buffalo really never felt threatened in the 41-31 decision 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 / Detroit Lions on SI / September 19
D.J. Reed Tries Explaining Why Lions Defense Flopped Against Bills
The Detroit Lions' defense did not simply have a bad game on Thursday Night Football. Their were players out of position, miscommunication resulted in a blown coverage and the Bills scoring an easy touchdown and the blitzes called were simply addressed by quarterback Josh Allen.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three ways Lions can improve after loss to Bills
The Lions fell to the Bills 41-31 on "Thursday Night Football," and there were some glaring problems on the field. Here's what they need to do to fix it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NFL 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
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.
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