Drew Petzing won the battle against Brian Flores in Week 8. Play-calling matchup was decidedly one-sided in first half — Vikings DC Flores getting better of Lions OC, Minnesota blitzing overwhelmed Jared Goff and OL, forcing Petzing to abandon downfield passing game. Lions were held to just 53 yards in first half, 19 of them…
Longtime beat reporter Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network apologized after asking football question during emotional Dan Campbell press conference about Jack Campbell. Campbell remains hospitalized with neck injury suffered first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1, preliminary indications positive per Lions. During subsequent media availability, Rogers wanted to ask football/tactical questions, which…
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after Sunday’s 19-15 loss to Detroit Lions at Ford Field, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and The Athletic’s Alec Lewis — ” Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined comment through team spokesperson.” His frustration was easy to spot on sideline during loss where Vikings passing attack failed…
New England Patriots have lost a member of their practice squad to Detroit Lions. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions have signed LB K.J. Britt off Pats practice squad to active roster: “Linebacker K.J. Britt is signing to the Lions’ active roster from the Patriots’ practice squad.” Needing LB depth with starter Jack…
Detroit Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell remains hospitalized overnight with alarming neck injury after tackle vs Vikings. The star linebacker suffered serious neck injury during first play of 4th quarter vs Minnesota on Sunday Nov 1 at Ford Field — eventual 19-15 win over then-undefeated Vikings (6-0). Injury occurred while tackling Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson…
Lions are going to have to prepare for life without LB Jack Campbell for foreseeable future. Campbell remains hospitalized with neck injury suffered on first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1 — carted off. Team also lost rookie 4th-rounder Jimmy Rolder hamstring on same play. Lions signed LB K.J. Britt after injuries. Indications…
Emotional scene unfolded inside Detroit Lions locker room Sunday after 19-15 gritty win over previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Lions LB Jack Campbell suffered terrifying neck injury vs Vikings, carted off after tackle and remained in hospital. Team statement said “indications are positive” per Reuters, but he was being taken care of at…
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta has made a personal admission about his stalled contract situation. LaPorta is in final year of rookie deal in 2026 — 4th year — making $5.675M this season, set to be UFA in 2027 if no extension. Contract talks have not proven fruitful, reports indicate Detroit paused discussions. On Oct…
Detroit’s biggest remaining need may be linebacker, not cornerback. Jack Campbell, captain of defense, has had rough start — blown coverages and broken run contain. Derrick Barnes started strong vs Saints with sack + INT but silent since. Malcolm Rodriguez losing snaps to Trevor Nowaske who has done good job with greater role. If Lions…
Game: Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at Detroit Lions (4-2) — Week 8, Sunday Nov 1, 2026 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m. MST at Ford Field, Detroit — 6 p.m. GMT UK TV Channel: FOX — Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK) in Detroit market, KMSP FOX 9 in Twin Cities market. Northern…