Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was fined for his hit on tight end Tucker Kraft, a play that never drew a flag during the game. The NFL confirmed an officiating mistake against the Green Bay Packers’ in their Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions, but the confirmation came too late to matter.
The Detroit Lions had two players receive a fine for actions in the team's Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers. On Saturday, the NFL revealed their fines for the previous week in action, and Lions safety Brian Branch was listed with a fine for use of the helmet.
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions square off for their second divisional matchup in as many weeks, taking on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings sit alone atop the NFC, looking to keep their momentum, while the Lions showcased an ability to create stops last week against the Packers and need that same ability on Sunday.
Jared Goff hasn’t thrown an interception all season, and the Detroit Lions are about to find out how much that streak is worth against a defense that blitzes about 70% of the time.
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Ford Field gets the NFL’s last unbeaten team Sunday, and the Detroit Lions get a chance to prove the 6-0 Vikings are more fragile than their record. Minnesota’s defense has allowed a league-low 74 points, but an offense that ranks 29th in total offense keeps giving opponents a way in.
Jahmyr Gibbs isn’t just one of the best running backs in the NFL. He might be one of the most naturally talented players the position has ever seen. At just 24 years old, the Detroit Lions superstar is already putting together a résumé that deserves serious attention.
The Detroit Lions are off to a solid start to the 2026 NFL season, as the team sits at 4-2 and is squarely in the NFC North and playoff race. Detroit had a Week 6 bye, picked up a win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7, and will now welcome the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to Ford Field in Week 8.
One NFL officiating crew was so bad in Week 7, it appears to have cost them a chance to officiate a nationally televised game.
The Detroit Lions are expected to have two of their most important offensive weapons available for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, as Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St.
Jared Goff gets the test the Detroit Lions have been waiting for. The 6-0 Minnesota Vikings come to Ford Field on Sunday with the NFL’s best scoring defense, and Goff hasn’t thrown an interception in six games.
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The Detroit Lions have released their official 2026 Week 8 injury designation report. Cornerback Roger McCreary was ruled questionable with a foot injury.
Detroit is 4-2 heading into Sunday’s showdown with the 6-0 Vikings, and the Lions have a defense that hasn’t kept pace with Jared Goff and the offense.
Isiah Pacheco hasn’t played a snap for the Detroit Lions, and the wait for his debut now looks like it will run into the holidays. Dan Campbell said Friday the running back is “progressing well” from back surgery, with December as the target.
Detroit gets Branch without limitations, Rakestraw appears on track to stay in the starting mix, and Scruggs could give the offense another way to get its best blockers on the field against Minnesota.
Campbell says Detroit’s front office has been working on potential deals nonstop, and there’s reason to believe the Lions are looking at legitimate impact players.
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Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.
Jared Goff spent Sunday doing what he has done for much of the season: calmly identifying soft spots, distributing the football and moving the chains.
Lions safety Brian Branch made his much-anticipated season debut in a Week 7 win over the Packers. Safety Kerby Joseph, who is on the reserve/PUP list, could rejoin Branch in the near future.
Stewart has found his name coming up in trade rumors.
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed DT Taki Taimani to the practice squad. To make room, they released WR Lawrence Keys from the unit. Detroit’s
Their tight win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday certainly helped.
This is the kind of game they'll want their star wide receiver to play in.
Green Bay dropped to 4-3 and last place in the NFC North.
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