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Allen is no longer chasing only quarterbacks in the NFL record book.

'TNF' takeaways: Josh Allen dominates as Bills roll over Lions in stadium debut

Josh Allen (5 TDs), Bills party in new home, whip Lions, 41-31

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for at least 1,000 yards in at least four seasons in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 5

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ties Barry Sanders record in win

There were a lot of stars in Detroit's win, and that includes third-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

'TNF' takeaways: Cowboys defense remains big issue in loss to Lions

Jahmyr Gibbs hits Daron Bland with the nastiest ankle-breaker of the season

CeeDee Lamb suffers an apparent concussion on scary play during 'TNF'

Brandon Aubrey lays out Lions player with an incredible hit on 'TNF'

George Pickens' red flags have reportedly followed him from Steelers to Cowboys

Vikings can't afford to fumble the situation with Justin Jefferson

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10, 2024

Barry Sanders provides update on his recent health scare

NFL legend Barry Sanders offered a positive update following his June health scare.

Lions GM describes CB competition as 'bloodbath'

'He's the same guy everyday': Lions teammate opens up about Jared Goff

Lions safety reveals who's on his 'hit list' in 2024

The 25 greatest NFL players who never won a Super Bowl ring

The 'Detroit Lions head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21, 2024

Hall of Fame running back discloses recent health scare

Hall of Fame running back discloses that he had recent health scare

NFL all-timer Barry Sanders had a health scare over the Father's Day weekend.

Lions great disrespected in recent all-time RB ranking

Vikings safety calls Super Bowl shot for 2024 NFL season

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Detroit Lions quarterbacks' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2024

Lions great disrespected in recent all-time RB ranking

On Thursday, The 33rd Team's Dan Pizzuta shared his list of the top 10 running backs in NFL history

Lions star reflects on memorable Dan Campbell introductory news conference

Lions' Terrion Arnold had good reason for pedestrian 40-yard dash time

NFC: Training camp reporting dates, locations, key position battles

The worst NFL teams from the 2000s

The 'Detroit Lions head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2024

Hall of Fame RB praises Saquon Barkley amid deal with Eagles

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders had a slightly different reaction to Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles than New York Giants legend Tiki Barber.

Tiki Barber has another response amid feud with Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley's departure diminishes his already complicated Giants legacy

Saquon Barkley is ready to break the mold for the Eagles

Insider names potential replacements for Giants RB Saquon Barkley

The 'Running backs taken in the first round' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2023

NFL scouts name greatest RB draft prospects of all time

Among the best prospects scouts have ever seen, two running backs headline the top four, with one-time Pro Bowler and MLB All-Star Bo Jackson atop the list.

Giants secondary draft targets

Colts begin to finalize No. 4 pick strategy

Bucs considering taking first-round RB?

Top WR meets with handful of teams prior to NFL Draft

How Raiders are changing QB plans shortly before draft

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 27, 2022

Barry Sanders believes Lions are on an upward trajectory

In just a few weeks, Lions head coach Dan Campbell went from on the hot seat to just two and a half games out of the final wild card spot in the NFC.

Amon-Ra St. Brown closing in on Lions record after latest performance

Watch: Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker with epic announcer's jinx

Jamaal Williams continues shocking season for Lions

Lions OC Ben Johnson generating head-coaching interest?

Which pro sports teams have never won a championship?

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2022

Michigan State freshman honors his HOFer dad

Michigan State freshman Nick Sanders honors his HOFer dad

In an exhibition against Grand Valley State earlier this week, Nick entered the game in the final minute wearing No. 20, the same number his dad wore with the Lions when he racked up 15,269 rushing yards over a 10-year NFL career.

Nick Sanders, son of Detroit Lions legend, makes MSU debut vs. GVSU

Lions to honor Hall of Famer Barry Sanders with statue

Who is the best men's college basketball player from each of the 50 states?

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / January 26, 2021

Barry Sanders: It 'will be tough' for Lions to replace Stafford

Barry Sanders: It 'will be tough' for Lions to replace Matthew Stafford

Not only have the Lions not won a playoff game in three decades (or won a Super Bowl ever), but the franchise also seems to lose every star player it has.

Stafford reportedly would have stayed with Lions had they made this move

Colts, 49ers favorites to land Lions QB

Barry Sanders: Career retrospective

The 'Most passing yards for every NFL franchise' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker

Barry Sanders: Career retrospective

If you were asked to name the best running back of all time, there are a few names you might go with. Walter Payton. Emmitt Smith. Jim Brown. However, if you ask who the most-exciting back ever is, there is only one player that pops to mind.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15, 2019

Even famous NFL alumni know the league must fix its broken officiating. Now.

Monday night’s matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions ignited yet another chorus of criticism centered around the NFL's officiating problem, and it needs to be fixed, Jon Gold writes.

NFL exec admits to bad call against Lions, plans to reach out to owners

Barry Sanders, Desmond Howard speak out against referees

Winners, losers from Packers' controversial win over Lions on 'Monday Night Football'

NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions

Yardbarker's NFL Week 6 game-by-game analysis, grades

The 'Four rushing touchdowns in one game' quiz