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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
5 Risers, 3 Fallers After Detroit Lions First Division Win
The Detroit Lions handled business and earned a win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 of the NFL season. While it wasn't the cleanest effort, the Lions overcame some of their self-made adversity and ultimately secured a divisional victory in their first NFC North clash of the season.
Christian Mahogany News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Christian Mahogany's Breakout Campaign is Elevating Lions' Offensive Line to New Heights
Entering the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions were facing some uncertainty at multiple offensive line positions, especially left guard. Christian Mahogany,
Brian Branch News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Brian Branch's Dominant Return Should Give Lions' Defense the Spark It Needs
The Detroit Lions picked up a narrow 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7, improving their record to 4-2 and staying right in the tight NFC North race.
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Lindy's Sports / October 26
Jared Goff quietly builds MVP case in Detroit
Detroit’s 20-17 win over Green Bay, which ended on a field goal in the final second, strengthened the MVP case for Jared Goff. Fox Sports’ Ben Arthur argues Goff belongs in the conversation, and the numbers back him up.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Dan Campbell reveals logic behind controversial fourth-down call
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is never afraid to be aggressive. On Sunday, Campbell went for it on 4th-and-1 in a tie game against the Green Bay Packers, even though the Lions had the ball on their own 24-yard line.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 26
3 Things We Learned About Detroit Lions After Win Over Packers
The Detroit Lions recorded arguably their biggest win of the 2026 season on Sunday, defeating the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, 20-17. It was a gritty performance from Dan Campbell's squad which did not play its cleanest game, but still did enough right in order to secure the Week 7 victory.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 26
Lions' Dan Campbell says Amon-Ra St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings
This is the kind of game they'll want their star wide receiver to play in.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Jahmyr Gibbs Makes NFL History Through Six Games With Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs has made NFL history through the first six games of the 2026 season, becoming the only player since 1981 to record at least 40 rushing first downs and 10 receiving first downs in that span.
Jake Bates News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Lions Kicker Jake Bates Makes Personal Admission After Packers Win
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had a personal answer when asked what could top the feeling of making a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers.
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 26
The NFL just made a small but important change to the Lions’ schedule
Detroit’s game against Miami is still scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, but a reported network change means Lions fans may need to look somewhere different on game day.
Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 26
NFL Facing Punishment Decision After Jared Goff Play
The Detroit Lions were able to sneak past the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, taking down their division rivals and securing the victory on a game-winning field goal.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
The NFL is likely to screw over multiple Lions players this week, and it will be quite a hypocritical moment
Detroit’s postgame celebration could put several players in the NFL’s crosshairs Saturday, even though the league itself seemed to enjoy the moment just as much as everyone else.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
Monday Overreaction: I thought the Lions had to make a huge trade at cornerback. I’m not so sure anymore
Brian Branch’s return, D.J. Reed’s rebound and improved play throughout the secondary have changed the conversation around Detroit’s biggest perceived trade-deadline need.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 26
Grades: Lions Earn Early Season Statement Win Over Division Rival
The Detroit Lions overcame some adversity, made some of their own breaks and came out with a win in their first divisional game of the season. On Sunday, the Lions outlasted the Packers with a last-second field goal from Jake Bates to earn a 20-17 win and move to 4-2 on the season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
The Lions are running out of cornerback trade options, but there’s one team Brad Holmes should be watching closely
Tampa Bay and Los Angeles appear reluctant to sell as the Nov. 10 deadline approaches, but Indianapolis may still decide to move pieces — and it has two corners Detroit should ask about.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 26
The Lions made their choice between Cade Mays and Juice Scruggs, but one rough game could make this complicated fast
Detroit handed Mays the starting center job and kept Scruggs off the offense entirely. After a shaky debut, the question is how long the Lions will stick with that plan if things don’t improve.
Jameson Williams News / A to Z Sports / October 26
We graded every Lions player from the Packers win; Jameson Williams was perfect, but one defender hit a brutal low
Williams became just the third Lion to earn a perfect 50 in our grading system, while Aidan Hutchinson led the defense and one starter posted the lowest score we’ve handed out yet.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other
The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL's strongest divisions in 2026, but its teams have an unusual problem: They keep losing to one another.
Xavier McKinney News / Yardbarker / October 26
Packers' Xavier McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up
Green Bay dropped to 4-3 and last place in the NFC North.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / October 25
Lions snap Packers' winning streak with Jake Bates' walk-off field goal
Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the host Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Jared Goff passed for 303 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jameson Williams.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions
The Packers were also on the receiving end of several other curious penalties during Sunday’s game.
Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Discusses Recent Comments; Extension Still Likely?
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has generated quite a few headlines this month. First, we heard that he and the team had broken off extension talks and that negotiations are unlikely to be reopened before the end of the season.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22
Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue
The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.
Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21
TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks
Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions recently paused contract negotiations. That has left the tight end miffed.
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