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The Detroit Lions have been struggling to contain other teams' run games over their first two games. The team has allowed 106 rushing yards per game and 212 total rushing yards on the year, compared to their own 111.5 rushing yards per game and 223 total yards.

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Detroit Lions DE, OL, LB Miss Thursday Practice

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon to continue their preparations for the Baltimore Ravens. Detroit, after evening their record to 1-1, heads out on the road in Week 3 to face a Ravens squad that has started the 2025 NFL season off strong offensively.

Marcus Davenport News / Pro Football Talk / September 18

Lions DE Marcus Davenport will not practice Thursday

Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport's availability for Monday night's game against the Ravens will be up in the air for a while. Davenport is dealing with a shoulder injury and head coach Dan Campbell said at a press conference that he will not practice on Thursday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Dan Campbell gives a sneak peek of the Lions' game plan to stop Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, and there are levels to it

If you're a football fan and you're not watching the Detroit Lions take on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, I don't know what you're doing with your life.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 18

Jared Goff Believes Isaac TeSlaa 'Does Everything Right'

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has always excelled with reliable targets, and through the first two weeks of the 2025 campaign, he’s made it clear just how much he values both the steady excellence of Amon-Ra St.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Lions’ Dan Campbell reveals ‘urgent’ secret behind record streak

Head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are flying high after their dominant 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2. But for Campbell and company, it means more than just a usual win.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 18

Lions defense has a major concern entering Ravens showdown on MNF

The Detroit Lions’ 52-21 blowout win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2 was a major bounce back in a lot of ways, but one aspect of the team’s performance still left cause for concern.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 18

Dan Campbell's latest plea to Lions has Jared Goff's name written all over it

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is simply never satisfied. His team, which just walloped the Chicago Bears by a final score of 52-21 in Week 2, is still facing some scrutiny from Campbell.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Alim McNeill News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 18

Lions Alim McNeill In Home Stretch of ACL Recovery

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill is in the homestretch of his recovery from an ACL injury suffered last season. According to Detroit Football Network, "McNeill notes that if he needed to suit up and play a game this week, he’s confident he could.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 18

Ravens' Safety: Detroit Lions Are 'Elite'

The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens are squaring off in a big early season matchup, and one Ravens defender has his eyes on achieving a goal. Before

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Jared Goff News / Pro Football Talk / September 18

Jared Goff: Lions' pass protection vs. Bears was as good as I've ever played behind

Lions quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best games of his career on Sunday against the Bears, and he gives the Lions' offensive line the bulk of the credit.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17

Lions Want to Score More Points Off Turnovers

The Detroit Lions still feel they left points on the board against the Chicago Bears, despite scoring 52 in their home opener at Ford Field. Appearing

Penei Sewell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Watch Lions OT Penei Sewell surprise brother with new car

The Detroit Lions secured one of their cornerstones in April 2024 when offensive tackle Penei Sewell signed a record-breaking four-year, $112 million extension.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Amon-Ra St. Brown calls out Lions fans over Ben Johnson hate

The Detroit Lions underwent some major changes last spring. Head coach Dan Campbell lost both of his coordinators. Aaron Glenn went to the New York Jets while Ben Johnson left for the Chicago Bears, both as head coaches.

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17

How Connection With Star Wideout Helped Jared Goff Win Award

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, following a stellar performance against the Chicago Bears. The 30-year-old veteran signal-caller tossed for five touchdown passes, in a dominating 52-21 home victory, against a division rival that has now started the 2025 season with an 0-2 record.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 17

This Lions player just teased the kind of breakout that could reshape the season

The Detroit Lions might have a problem at their pass rush, as evidenced by renewed injury concerns involving veteran DE Marcus Davenport. It's unclear whether Detroit is going to be able to play Davenport against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, adding some suspense to the Monday Night Football showdown.

Kerby Joseph News / Side Lion Report / September 17

Kerby Joseph is making history with the Lions with latest accomplishment

The Detroit Lions dominated in all three phases in their 52-21 win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. While the Lions' red-hot offensive performance was the main takeaway from Sunday's win, their defense also rose to the occasion.

Dan Campbell News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Unwavering In Confidence Of Defensive Line Depth Despite Injuries

The Detroit Lions have high aspirations for the 2025 season, but a familiar concern has resurfaced among fans and analysts: the depth of their defensive line.

Dan Campbell News / Gridiron Heroics / September 17

Former Lions Owner Turns 100, Dan Campbell Delivers Special Birthday Gift

Martha Firestone Ford, the former owner of the Detroit Lions, celebrated a remarkable milestone as she turned 100 years old, with head coach Dan Campbell giving her a special gift.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Lions Announce Amon-Ra St. Brown News After Bears Game

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025-26 season with uncertainty over whether the team’s No. 1 ranked offense from last year would remain as dominant after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in the offseason.

Terrion Arnold News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Lions Film Study: Terrion Arnold concerns might be pretty overblown

When I started covering the Detroit Lions 11 years ago, one of the things I really wanted to make sure I did in this business was be honest. You're not always going to like the things I write, and that's cool, but you'll never be able to say that what I wrote wasn't something I felt or believed at the time.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / September 16

Where Williams showed 'tremendous growth' in Bears' blowout loss

Where Caleb Williams showed 'tremendous growth' in Bears' blowout loss to Lions

Versus the Lions, Williams completed 19-of-30 total passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 16

The Lions may be trapped with two players that they don't seem to see a future with

When the Detroit Lions finalized their 53-man roster at the end of August, they hit the waiver wire and claimed a couple of defensive linemen. They claimed edge rusher Tyrus Wheat, who was waived by the Cowboys, and interior defensive lineman Tyler Lacy, who was waived by the Jaguars.

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