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3 calls to action that completely backfired on the Lions in Week 9

The Detroit Lions find themselves in a very, very close spot within the NFC North after dropping a home game to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. J.J. McCarthy sliced up the Lions' defense in the first half of the game while the Lions' offense did that to themselves for all four quarters.

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John Morton Raises Fear Lions' Offense Too Overwhelming to Operate

The Detroit Lions’ offense, once one of the NFL’s most explosive units, has lost its spark, and offensive coordinator John Morton’s fingerprints are all over the problem. Sunday’s listless performance against the Minnesota Vikings was just the latest sign that this offense has become stagnant under Morton’s direction.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 3

It may be time for the Lions to at least start thinking about contingency plans on offense

Who are the Detroit Lions right now? It's hard to tell because one week they're unstoppable and the next week you wonder what happened. The Lions had that big 52-point explosion against the Bears in Week 2 and then dropped 30-plus in three consecutive games.

Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / November 3

Dan Campbell makes admission about Lions' Week 9 loss

The Lions put together arguably their most disappointing performance of the season in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

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How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to average at least 230 passing yards-per-game for their career can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

Detroit Lions Grades Against Minnesota Vikings

The Detroit Lions were dealt a shocking defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. Coming off a bye week, the Lions looked sluggish in all aspects of the game and could make enough plays down the stretch.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

Lions to Face Commanders Team Without Young Star Quarterback

The Detroit Lions will face a Washington Commanders team that were blown out by the Seattle Seahawks, 38-14, on Sunday Night Football. To make matters worse, the NFC East squad will be without star quarterback Jayden Daniels for the foreseeable future, as he reportedly suffered a dislocated left elbow in the loss.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Taking a look at the numbers behind Aidan Hutchinson's contract extension

With all the players they have and will have to consider signing to lucrative contract extensions, the Detroit Lions had to be open for that kind of business at all times.

Christian Mahogany News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Lions G Christian Mahogany suffers knee injury

The Detroit Lions got some bad news coming out of their Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Why it isn’t time to panic about Lions after stunning loss to Vikings

The Detroit Lions are not playing the same kind of dominating regular-season football that they did a year ago. Head coach Dan Campbell’s team resembled a steam roller as the Lions won the NFC North title.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Lions most to blame for brutal loss to Vikings in Week 9

The Detroit Lions returned from their bye week refreshed, rested, and completely unprepared. What should have been a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC North became a frustrating display of undisciplined football and squandered opportunities.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 2

Locker Room Buzz: Lions Lament Missed Opportunities

Here is a collection of quotes from Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings players and coaches after the Vikings defeated the Lions 27-21 at Ford Field in Week 9.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 2

Lions Fans Blast 'Atrocious' Effort in Loss to Vikings

The Detroit Lions will go back to the drawing board after a shocking performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. Under Dan Campbell, the Lions entered Sunday's game 2-1-1 playing after a bye week.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 2

Studs and Duds: Rusty Lions Play Worst Game of Season

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions got to play their third divisional matchup of the season, hosting the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions entered fresh off of a bye week, while Minnesota quarterback J.J.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Lions’ Dan Campbell points finger at himself after brutal loss to Vikings

As there were rumors around the Detroit Lions regarding the trade deadline and the moves that could be made, the team would lose against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, 27-24, before any changes could take effect.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / November 2

Detroit Lions Offensive Lineman Set To Be Out For 'A Long Time'

The Detroit Lions’ 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings was a tough pill to swallow, but the final score wasn’t the only blow the team suffered on Sunday.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 2

Lions Offensive Lineman To Be 'Out for a While'

The Detroit Lions endured the definition of a rough second half on the injury front Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. And the Lions’ offensive line proved to be the most affected by the injury bug. For starters, Detroit starting left tackle Taylor Decker was hurt in the third quarter of the NFC North divisional contest.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

The Lions lost more than a game against the Vikings on Sunday

The Detroit Lions had a very bad day on Sunday. They suffered their second divisional loss of the season in a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That wasn't all they lost, though.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / November 2

4 losers (and 2 winners) from Lions' disastrous collapse vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions dropped a key divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, and you can't even count on two hands how many issues the team faced in this one.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Lions chose not to fix any of their problems and add more in loss to the Vikings, 5 other takeaways

The Detroit Lions just never got going out of that gate in this one. Every problem they came out of the bye knowing they had to fix didn't get fixed. On top of that, they created more problems for themselves, and that's why they lost 27-24 to the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson Awaiting Decision from NFL After J.J. McCarthy Incident

Lions OC John Morton gets real on WR Jameson Williams' role

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The 'QBs and coaches from the 1991 NFL playoff teams' quiz

Aidan Hutchinson News / Yardbarker / October 31

Hutchinson opens up about signing extension with Lions during season

Aidan Hutchinson opens up about signing extension with Lions during the season

Hutchinson committed his future to the Detroit Lions when he and the club agreed to a four-year contract extension that is worth $180M with $141M in guarantees earlier this week.

Did Aidan Hutchinson give Lions hometown discount by signing extension during season?

Aidan Hutchinson, Lions take aim at J.J. McCarthy, Vikings

Lions OC John Morton gets real on WR Jameson Williams' role

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