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‘Probably unlikely’ Detroit Lions get injured OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai back this season
Read full article: ‘Probably unlikely’ Detroit Lions get injured OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai back this seasonIt sounds like the Detroit Lions have lost one of their offensive linemen for the rest of the season.
Detroit Lions announce 5 roster moves: Vaitai on IR, 2 players released, 2 signed
Read full article: Detroit Lions announce 5 roster moves: Vaitai on IR, 2 players released, 2 signedThe Detroit Lions announced five new roster moves: Halapoulivaati Vaitai to injured reserve, two players released from the practice squad, and two others signed.
Finally healthy, Detroit Lions unleash full power of running game
Read full article: Finally healthy, Detroit Lions unleash full power of running gameThe Detroit Lions had a fully healthy offensive line and backfield for the first time Sunday against the Chargers, and it allowed them to unleash the full power of their rushing attack.
Jonah Jackson injury: Detroit Lions guard seen in walking boot after game -- here’s what we know
Read full article: Jonah Jackson injury: Detroit Lions guard seen in walking boot after game -- here’s what we knowStarting Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson was seen in a walking boot after the team’s win over the Panthers. Here’s everything we learned from Dan Campbell about his injury.
Detroit Lions injury report: 2 players out, 2 doubtful, 8 questionable vs. Panthers
Read full article: Detroit Lions injury report: 2 players out, 2 doubtful, 8 questionable vs. PanthersTwelve Detroit Lions players are listed on the injury report for their week five matchup against the Carolina Panthers, with two players being ruled out, two doubtful, and eight questionable.
Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle Packers
Read full article: Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle PackersDan Campbell provided an update on the injury status of four starters before the Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to battle the Packers for first place.
Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10
Read full article: Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over the Lions.
Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10
Read full article: Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over the Lions.
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Read full article: Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally CardinalsLeft tackle Justin Herron left with an ankle injury. — Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. — Lions offensive linemen Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Jonah Jackson left with concussions and defensive tackle Nick Williams injured an ankle vs. Minnesota. — Giants linebacker Blake Martinez left briefly after appearing to injure his left ankle or foot in the third quarter. — Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson (wrist) and cornerback Greg Martin (hamstring) left the game.
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
Read full article: Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Vikings (7-9) failed for the fourth time in a decade to make two straight trips to the playoffs. The Lions (5-11) lost their last four games eight of 10 after going into November with a .500 record under former coach Matt Patricia. In a matchup without postseason implications, the Vikings and Lions combined to play a closely contested game with a lot of highlights and lowlights. Alexander Mattison ran for 16 yards to convert a fourth-and-1 from the Lions 25 with 2:28 left, allowing the Vikings to run out the clock to seal the win.
Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25
Read full article: Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25The Titans (10-4) did their part with a second straight victory and fourth in five games to stay atop the AFC South. Henry capped the opening drive with a 3-yard TD run, his 15th this season. The Titans led 21-7 after a 75-yard TD pass from Tannehill to Corey Davis and a 17-yard TD run by Tannehill. Romeo Okwara sacked Tannehill two plays later for the Lions' first safety in 75 games, also against Tennessee on Sept. 18, 2016. The Titans put it away with 22 points in the fourth quarter with Tannehill's second TD run and two more TD passes.
Eagles get Jeffery, Sanders back for game against Giants
Read full article: Eagles get Jeffery, Sanders back for game against GiantsThe NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles have gotten healthier on offense in time for another division game. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is back in Philadelphia’s lineup against the New York Giants, his first action since foot surgery last year. Running back Miles Sanders, the Eagles' leading rusher, is also back after missing three games with a knee injury. Okung will miss his fifth game this season because of injury, so Dennis Daley starts, protecting Teddy Bridgewater’s blindside. The Buccaneers are playing without left guard Ali Marpet, who will miss his second consecutive game with a concussion.
Rivers' 3 TDs in 2nd quarter help Colts beat Lions 41-21
Read full article: Rivers' 3 TDs in 2nd quarter help Colts beat Lions 41-21Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. Rivers threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to help the Colts surge past Detroit for a 41-21 victory Sunday following a first quarter in which they averaged a little more than 1 yard rushing on 10 carries. Rivers threw passes to 11 teammates. Hines had so much energy he celebrated each of his two touchdowns in the second quarter with moves that would make a gymnast proud, pulling off roundoffs into full twists in the end zone. Three plays later, Rivers threw a 7-yard, tiebreaking touchdown pass to Jack Doyle.
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23
Read full article: Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23GLENDALE, Ariz. – Matt Prater made a 39-yard field goal as time expired, Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions snapped an 11-game losing streak dating to last season by beating the Arizona Cardinals 26-23 on Sunday. Stafford calmly led the Lions downfield, Prater connected on his fourth field goal of the afternoon and the Lions finally got to celebrate a victory. Arizona's Kyler Murray threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score, but he also had three interceptions. Six plays later, the Lions took a 10-7 lead when Stafford hit Jesse James for a 5-yard score. The 35-year-old Peterson, who is in his 14th NFL season, played six games for the Cardinals in 2017.
Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener
Read full article: Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home openerJones rushed for a career-high 168 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 75-yard breakaway, as the Green Bay Packers rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat the Detroit Lions 42-21 on Sunday. After his first touchdown of the day, a 7-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, Jones did a different kind of Lambeau Leap. Rodgers was 18 of 30 for 240 yards with touchdown passes to Jones and Robert Tonyan. Green Bay took the lead for good 17-14 on Rodgers’ 11-yard pass to Tonyan with 14 seconds left in the second quarter. Packers receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), center Corey Linsley (hand) and running back/receiver Tyler Ervin (concussion) left in the second half.
Five Detroit Lions headlines to watch for the 2020 season
Read full article: Five Detroit Lions headlines to watch for the 2020 seasonDETROIT After another long offseason that included doubts about the season being played because of the coronavirus were now less than two weeks away from NFL season kicking off and another year of Detroit Lions football. That said - Here are the headlines going into the 2020 season for the Lions. Matthew Stafford returnsQB Matthew Stafford is back after missing the final 8 games of last season. New facesThere are a ton of new faces with many of them on the Lions defense. Improvements on defenseBy any number the Lions defense was one of the worst in the league last year.
Detroit Lions, Taylor Decker agree to 6-year, $85M deal
Read full article: Detroit Lions, Taylor Decker agree to 6-year, $85M dealDETROIT Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Tuesday. Decker joined the Lions as a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2016. He became the first Detroit rookie offensive tackle to start all 16 games since 2001. After impressing as a rookie, he missed the start of the 2017 season following shoulder surgery and played only eight games that year. Decker's deal adds to the investment the Lions have made in their offensive line this offseason.