New Detroit Lions acquisition Za’Darius Smith channeled former Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace in his stellar debut as he brought the same championship spirit the city felt 20 years ago.

The Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to eight after taking down the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6, thanks to Jared Goff and the running back duo of Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles.

The coach of the Packers appeared to have some not-so-kind words for the Detroit Lions sideline after a touchdown in Sunday’s game.

Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return and the Detroit Lions converted two fourth downs into touchdowns as they continued one of the best starts in franchise history by beating the Green Bay Packers 24-14.

Here's why the Detroit Lions might have just picked up their biggest win of this entire season.

Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.

The Detroit Lions found a secret weapon during their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys but suffered a major injury setback in their Super Bowl hopes.

The Detroit Lions snapped a six-game losing streak against the Seattle Seahawks with a 42-29 victory to cap off another shootout, which has become common between the two teams whenever they match up.

Jayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this year’s heralded class of rookie quarterbacks.

The Detroit Lions took their high-powered offense and stout defense on the road to Arizona, where they defeated the Cardinals 20-13 to advance to 2-1 on the season.

Nobody really talks about David Montgomery, but he delivered a legendary moment for the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowl’s 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury.

Three crucial players to the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl dreams left practice Monday with injuries.

According to ESPN, three Detroit Lions young star players have left practice with injuries.

The 2024 schedule for the Detroit Lions has finally been revealed.

The 2024 schedule for the Detroit Lions has finally been revealed.

The Detroit Lions front office continued to show their NFL draft prowess by moving up five spots to select defensive back Terrion Arnold.

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted is over.

Steve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

The old saying goes, “What makes you laugh will make you cry,” and the city of Detroit, alongside the state of Michigan, will be crying woefully throughout the offseason as fans thought the team shook off the “Same Old Lions” mantra, but it reared its ugly head at the most inopportune time.

The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time.

The Detroit Lions will face a Week 1 rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl if they beat the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

The last time the Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs was back when they won their most recent championship in 1957.

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.

The four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs may have a lesson to offer.

Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.

A monumental play by Jared Goff in the game's waning moment helped the Detroit Lions advance to the divisional round but, most importantly, spoiled the reunion of Matthew Stafford in the revenge game for both quarterbacks inside Ford Field.

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In a season that brought the Detroit Lions their first division title in decades, it’s no surprise that they’ll be very well represented at the Pro Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers and their deep group of playmakers accomplished a rare feat.

The Detroit Lions have clinched their first division title in 30 years.

The Detroit Lions locked up the NFC North Division title and a home playoff game with a thrilling victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The next opportunity for the Detroit Lions to clinch a playoff berth is in two days, and there are two additional chances over the weekend.

An offensive explosion by the Detroit Lions helped cool off the red-hot Denver Broncos as they improved to 5-0 in prime-time games.

Jared Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and the Detroit Lions routed the Denver Broncos 42-17.

The nonchalant decision-making by the Detroit Lions from the front office to the players is proving to be costly as they fell to the Chicago Bears while getting shut in the second half to a team in last place in the NFC North.

The Detroit Lions are heading into Week 14 with a solid lead in the division and eyes on NFC playoff seeding, so which other teams should fans root for?

There are only five weeks left in the NFL regular season, and all signs are starting to point toward the Detroit Lions being the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.

The Detroit Lions spoiled the revenge game for former running back Jamaal Williams as his New Orleans Saints fell 33-28.

Running back David Montgomery shined while seeking revenge against his former team down the stretch of the game as he helped his Detroit Lions stun the Chicago Bears 31-26 to improve to 8-2 on the season.

The 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.

The Detroit Lions put on an offensive showtime performance to lift them to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in what resembled one of those historic great western shootouts.

Jared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Detroit Lions caught fire on offense Sunday and overcame a miserable defensive performance to earn a last-second victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

What will the roles for Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery look like if both are on the field for the Detroit Lions this weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers?

Will Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery return from injury this weekend against the Chargers?

Dan Campbell provided an update on the injuries to David Montgomery, Frank Ragnow, and Jonah Jackson as the Detroit Lions prepare to play the Los Angeles Charges this weekend.

Katie Six had no idea what was in store for her when she made her way to Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Detroit Lions beat the Raiders like a drum on Monday Night Football, and that caused Las Vegas to quietly fire its head coach and general manager in the middle of the night.

The Detroit Lions are heading into the bye week at the unofficial midway point of what’s been an incredible season so far.

A Metro Detroit woman watching the Detroit Lions dominate the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night from the stands of Ford Field was shocked and delighted when a running back came running right to her.

It’s the hug seen ‘round the world and everyone’s been asking: Who is this woman?

The Lions are entering their bye week atop the NFC North, in second place in the conference, with a 6-2 record.

The Detroit Lions have extended their primetime game-winning streak to four after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday Night Football to improve to 6-2 on the season.

The Detroit Lions have extended their primetime game-winning streak to four consecutive after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday Night Football to improve to 6-2 on the season.

Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 272 yards with a score, and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14.

The Detroit Lions completely overpowered the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night in front of a raucous Ford Field crowd to improve to 6-2 on the season.

The Detroit Lions looked out of sync and uninterested after running into the buzz saw in their 38-6 road defeat by Lamar Jackson and his Baltimore Ravens.

The Detroit Lions’ winning streak was snapped Sunday as they got completely embarrassed by the Baltimore Ravens.

The Detroit Lions will get some much needed help in the backfield on Sunday with the return of rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Detroit Lions have been hit hard by injuries this season, and head coach Dan Campbell provided an update on Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, David Montgomery, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and James Mitchell.

The Detroit Lions have signed former college star running back Mohamed Ibrahim to their practice squad.

Craig Reynolds delivered one of the best blocks you’ll ever see to get the Detroit Lions on the board with their first touchdown against the Buccaneers.

The Detroit Lions announced six inactive players ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

An elevator ride with some Kansas City Chiefs fans helped validate just how good the Detroit Lions are this season.

The injury-depleted Detroit Lions hobbled into week five without some of their best players. However, their grit and next-man-up mentality still allowed them to boat race the winless Carolina Panthers 42-24, extending their winning streak to three.

Twelve 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.

The Detroit Lions got back in the win column last week and are about to take on the Packers for sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

The defense by the undermanned Detroit Lions stymied the Atlanta Falcons 20-6 for their second win of the season.

Whether it’s Dan Campbell’s decision making, the defensive play calling, officiating, or all the Patrick Mahomes commercials, Detroit Lions fans have plenty of frustrations after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

As the old saying goes, whatever makes you laugh makes you cry, and the Detroit Lions thanks to a multitude of inopportune moments sealed their fate as they fell 37-31 in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks in heartbreaking fashion.

The Detroit Lions are back home this weekend, and Ford Field is going to be one massive party as they look to avenge last year’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Chiefs will try to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions for the first time since the Patriots pulled off the feat nearly two decades ago when they open the NFL season against Detroit on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Kansas City Chiefs will begin the defense of their latest Super Bowl trophy when they face the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the opening game of the NFL season.

The favorable schedule, especially to start the season for the Detroit Lions, could lead to a hot start for the 2023 season.

The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit.

The Detroit Lions have been one of the busiest teams in the NFL this week, making five trades and drafting six players in the first two days.

The Detroit Lions swerved their fanbase as the organization made one of the most head-scratching decisions ever during day one of the NFL draft.

Teams around the NFL are calling about a possible D’Andre Swift trade after the Detroit Lions took a running back in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions shocked their fan base Thursday night when they made two very unexpected selections in the first round of the NFL draft.

For one night at least, running backs got some of the glory in the pass-happy NFL.

The Detroit Lions have selected Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. are heading to the NFL, where both could contend for the top draft spot.

Bryce Young passed for 321 yards and five touchdowns, and No. 5 Alabama responded to an early two-score deficit with 35 straight points to defeat No. 11 Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl.

Jalen Milroe threw for three touchdowns in his first start and No. 1 Alabama made a final goal-line stand to escape with a 24-20 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday night in a battle of backup quarterbacks.

Alabama reclaimed No. 1 from Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll in one of the closest votes in the recent years.

Bryce Young passed for three touchdowns and rushed for a fourth, Will Anderson Jr. scored on an interception return and No. 2 Alabama rolled to a 63-7 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young passed for five first-half touchdowns and even ran for 100 yards and a score in No. 1 Alabama’s 55-0 opening victory over Utah State.

Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern Conferences are welcoming plenty of transfers bouncing between throughout their Southern-footprint leagues.

Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press.

Jack Coan threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns in a little more than a half and No. 6 Notre Dame had two defensive touchdowns in winning its sixth straight game, 55-0 over beleaguered Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama won 63-48. 2 Alabama in a game that could very well be first of three meetings between the SEC superpowers. A conference title rematch in Atlanta would surprise no one and another meeting in the College Football Playoff would hardly be shocking. UCF (minus 3 1/2) at Memphis — @alanwooten19Knights have won 13 straight against the Tigers; average score in the last three: 50-42 ... UCF 45-44. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25