Matthew Stafford "Good To Go" in Week 2

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has no worries about his health status entering the Week 2 road matchup with the 49ers. Stafford was forced to leave the game for one play, in the third quarter, on Monday night after having the wind knocked out of him by two Jets defenders on a pass attempt. During […]

Matt Prater Misses Two Field Goals Against Jets

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater finished one of three on field goal attempts in Monday's loss to the New York Jets. He did nail both of his extra-point attempts. He missed a 55-yard attempt early in the second quarter before hitting one from 21 yards out to close the first half. Prater then went on […]

Marvin Jones Catches Four Passes

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones was the third wheel for targets in Monday night's loss to the Jets. He hauled in four-of-eight targets for 54 yards. Matthew Stafford targeted Golden Tate and Kenny Golladay 27 times combined, so Jones definitely did not see as many chances. However, Jones was being shadowed by the Jets' […]

Kenny Golladay Hits The Century Mark

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay recorded his first career 100-yard receiving game in the 48-17 loss to the Jets on Monday. The second-year receiver hauled in seven passes on 12 targets for 114 yards. While Golladay didn't find the end zone, Matthew Stafford was clearly looking to give him opportunities, including a target in […]

Golden Tate Scores Lions Only Offensive Touchdown

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate was on the receiving end of the team's only offensive touchdown against the Jets on Monday. Tate caught 7-of-15 targets for 79 yards. On the opening drive of the second half, quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with Tate three times, en route to the touchdown from 24 yards out. 10 […]

Matthew Stafford Has Disastrous Opener

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled mightily against the New York Jets on Monday night. He finished 27-of-46 for 286 yards, while throwing just one touchdown and four interceptions. It couldn't have been a worse start to the season for the 10th-year-man, as the Lions lost 48-17 after trailing 17-10 at halftime. Stafford and company […]

Darius Slay Re-enters Game Against Jets

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay was forced to leave Monday night's game against the Jets after a collision during a tackle. He went to the locker room to undergo testing for a concussion and was cleared to play. He re-entered the game on the very next defensive drive for Detroit.

Darius Slay Leaves Game Against Jets

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay was forced to leave the game in the first quarter against the Jets Monday night, after colliding with Ezekiel Ansah on a tackle. It is unsure of the extent of the injury, but Slay was able to walk off under his own power and was sent directly to the locker […]

Luke Willson Set To Start For Detroit

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson is listed as the starter for the season opener against the New York Jets. Willson is in his first season with the Lions after leaving the Seahawks. There are 86 targets missing since Eric Ebron wasn't re-signed, and while Willson isn’t the receiver that Ebron was, he flashed potential […]

T.J. Jones Isn’t Worth Your Consideration

Detroit Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones is listed as Marvin Jones’ backup on the team's depth chart. However, Jones is low on the totem pole for targets. Drawing 49 targets in 14 games last season, Jones was only on the field for no more than 25 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in the final […]

Kenny Golladay Can Help Lions Take Next Step

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay spent over a quarter of his rookie season out with a hamstring injury. He still was able to leave his mark, averaging 17 yards per catch, which would have been good enough for fourth in the NFL had he qualified. Now the second-year receiver is looking to continue to […]

Marvin Jones Will Be A Key On Monday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is a threat to opposing defenses, week in and week out. After posting his first career 1,000-yard receiving season in his second year with Detroit in 2017, Jones is again a prime target for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jones is one of the best big-play threats in the league after averaging […]

Matthew Stafford Looking To Start Strong On Monday

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for over 4,000 yards in each of the last seven seasons. He will begin the journey to make it eight straight on Monday against the New York Jets. Stafford has five of his six top targeted receivers returning from last year against a Jets defense that allowed 30 […]

Expect A Healthy Workload For Golden Tate Against Jets

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate has averaged 90 receptions in each of the last four seasons since joining the team. He has built a serious connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford, and that should continue in the Lions season opener against the New York Jets. While the Jets return Morris Claiborne and added Trumaine Johnson at […]

Kerryon Johnson A Candidate For Return Duties

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is being strongly considered to be the team’s main return man. Johnson is also expected to be a big part of the Lions offense. However, his role on special teams could develop if incumbent returners Jamal Agnew and Ameer Abdullah are unable to produce. While Agnew was an All-Pro […]

Lions Claim Romeo Okwara

The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive end Romeo Okwara and waived second-year defensive lineman Anthony Zettel. Okwara spent the last two seasons along with this preseason as a member of the New York Giants. He has appeared in 22 games since 2016, including four starts, while recording 24 tackles and one sack. The move is […]

Kenny Golladay Expecting A Big Season

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has set high expectations for himself and believes he is prepared to make good on his goals. Golladay stated, "I'm trying to make a whole lot of plays for this team," according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. He opened his rookie season on a high note, […]

Kerryon Johnson Will Be A Special Player

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson is in a position to transform the Lions offense this season. The rookie ball carrier has impressed this preseason, and while he will be splitting time with LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick, Johnson is by far the best back on the roster. Even Blount believes Johnson will have […]

Dwayne Washington Cut By Detroit

The Detroit Lions waived running back Dwayne Washington on Saturday. The move isn't surprising, as Washington didn’t receive a carry during the preseason until the final game. However, in that game against Cleveland he rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.

Matt Cassel Wins Lions Backup Quarterback Job

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel has won the preseason battle to be the team’s backup quarterback, as Jake Rudock was cut during Saturday’s wave of roster cuts. Cassel and Rudock had been competing to back up Matthew Stafford this preseason. Cassel was the front-runner entering camp based off of his experience in the league. Meanwhile, […]

Ameer Abdullah Makes 53-Man Roster

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah earned the team’s fourth running back spot with a solid preseason. Abdullah had been the subject of trade talks for a majority of training camp but had performed well in three exhibition games, rushing for 53 yards and a score. While he will be stuck behind Kerryon Johnson, LeGarrette […]

Lions Backup Quarterback Still A Major Question

Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock started the final preseason game Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns. He finished 14 of 24 for 114 yards and a touchdown. His first four drives resulted in a punt, leading the team to insert Matt Cassel into the game. Cassel then tossed an interception that was returned for a […]

Hakeem Valles Has One Reception Against Browns

Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles had one reception on four targets for five yards during Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Browns. Valles has been having quite a camp and has made a case to make the team's 53-man roster. He has been given the most opportunities of the Lions tight end group this […]

Zach Zenner Won't Return Against Browns

Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner suffered a back injury in the first half of the preseason game versus the Cleveland Browns. Zenner drew the start for Detroit and only got one carry and one target before leaving with the injury, while his only carry was for a one-yard loss. The 26-year-old was on the […]

Ameer Abdullah On The Bubble

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah has done enough this preseason to prove he belongs on the Lions 53-man roster, but there is still a chance he gets cut or traded, according to MLive.com's Kyle Meinke. Abdullah has started 22 games since entering the league in 2015, and ball security has been a major issue […]

Kenny Golladay - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

There is so much depth at the wide receiver position in the NFL that dipping into the right team’s depth chart can find you a viable fantasy option, even some high-upside WR2 candidates. That’s what we have in Detroit with second-year receiver, Kenny Golladay. Although he's behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones on the depth […]

Lions Cut Robert Ayers

The Detroit Lions cut defensive end Robert Ayers on Tuesday, one day after the team announced they had signed the 33-year-old veteran. Ayers practiced with the team on Monday, and ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports there were no injury designations on the transaction wire. It's not uncommon for a player to be cut on short notice, […]

T.J. Lang Returns To Practice

Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang returned for his first practice in several weeks. Head coach Matt Patricia has been very tight lipped about injuries this preseason, so it is unclear what exactly kept Lang out for so long, including the team's first three preseason games. However, just last week, Lang mentioned that if it […]

Luke Willson Out At Practice On Monday

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson (knee) did not practice with the team on Monday afternoon. However, he was seen doing some sprints and light running on the sideline. Willson was forced to leave last Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an injury and was originally listed as questionable to return. Later, the team […]

Robert Ayers Signs With Detroit

The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they signed free-agent defensive end Robert Ayers. The 33-year-old defensive lineman spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2017, he started 10 games and registered 31 total tackles, including two sacks and two forced fumbles. Detroit has been attempting to bolster their pass rush […]