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• NFL free agency grades: What national analysts think of Detroit Lions moves

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at what national analysts think about the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agency moves so far. Sometimes a little perspective is good for the soul. While Detroit Lions fans have offered their opinions on how they have approached free agency for the past week, sometimes they (myself included) can be a little too narrow-focused. It’s easy to get caught up ...2025
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• Detroit Lions reportedly tender 2 ERFAs, let 2 walk

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back two ERFAs, but are opting to let another two hit free agency. The Detroit Lions have reportedly tendered two exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs), but are letting the other two walk. Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have tendered interior offensive linemen Michael Niese and linebacker Trevor Nowas...2025
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• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1

Brett Davis-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining free agents available that the Detroit Lions should consider. Free agency may not officially start until Wednesday, but the league wasted no time once the tampering window began. While the day was flooded with new deals and trades, the Detroit Lions only made two moves: agreeing to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed and re-signing tackle ...2025
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back everyone’s favorite eligible tackle. The Detroit Lions’ most lovable, eligible offensive tackle is coming back for another season. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. No contract details beyond that were immediately available. Skipper has been on and off the Lio...2025
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Here are your winners!

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images A look at all of the winners you chose for the 2024 Detroit Lions Pride of Detroit awards. Over the past month, the Pride of Detroit community has been voting on our Detroit Lions awards for the 2024 season. While the season came to a sudden and disappointing end, it shouldn’t completely wipe out the outstanding year several players had. This team continues to grow ...2025
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Kayode Awosika 1 of several tough RFA decisions

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kayode Awosika is one of five Detroit Lions restricted free agents, and it’s tough to predict his future. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency series has dealt only with unrestricted free agents thus far. But restricted free agency adds a new level of complication to negotiations, and there are several players who are restricted free agents who the Lions ...2025
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Kayode Awosika 1 of several tough RFA decisions
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• 2025 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A comprehensive list of all the 2025 Detroit Lions free agency signings, key offseason losses, trades, and contract details. The Detroit Lions face their most important free agency yet in 2025. With Super Bowl hopes still firmly entrenched in the franchise and a healthy amount of cap space, the Lions need to fortify their roster across the board to ele...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Don’t be surprised if Ezekiel Turner returns

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner could be one of the Detroit Lions’ sneaky re-signings. The Detroit Lions linebacker room became a revolving door in 2024. Injury decimated the unit, forcing Detroit to play a lot of different players down the stretch. While the play was sometimes painful to watch, it also gave the Lions an opportunity to figure out which players...2025
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Another injury claimed the potential of Marcus Davenport breaking out, but is there room for a reunion next season? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We’re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 20...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Pat O’Connor has a leg up to re-sign

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions veteran defensive lineman Pat O’Connor is facing free agency, but there are a few factors working in his favor to return. It would probably surprise many Detroit Lions fans to know that veteran defensive tackle Pat O’Connor was a seventh-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions in 2017. Though he had a decent preseason as a rookie out of East...2025
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• Combine preview: 7 offensive tackles the Lions should be watching

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which offensive tackles the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have previewed quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends the Detroit Lio...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?

David Reginek-Imagn Images Evaluating how Levi Onwuzurike’s 2024 season made him a coveted free agent The defining narrative of the Detroit Lions’ 2024 defense will undoubtedly be the wave of injuries that swept through the unit. However, one bright spot was Levi Onwuzurike, who—aside from Jack Campbell—proved to be the most consistently available front-seven player all season. The second ...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Will Khalil Dorsey be back?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Lions’ cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey was having a strong year before an injury cut things short. Did he show enough to be brought back for 2025? Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey. Here’s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: QB Teddy Bridgewater, WR Allen ...2025
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"According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal."

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"Despite a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, Sunday was certainly a great day for Dan Skipper."

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"Backup Matt Nelson suffered a serious ankle injury last week and will be placed on injured reserve, and his backup—Dan Skipper—also left the game early with a hamstring injury."

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"Dan Skipper replaced Brown against the Giants last Sunday and [more]"

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"(72) Ahkello Witherspoon, CB (96) Trey Hendrickson, DE (131) Vince Biegel, LB (163) James Conner, RB (183) Erick Saubert, TE (200) Dan Skipper, OT (239) Josh Harvey-Clemons, SS."

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• Detroit Lions reportedly tender 2 ERFAs, let 2 walk
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• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Kayode Awosika 1 of several tough RFA decisions
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• Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions had a ton of crazy plays from the 2024 season, but only one can be the best. Vote on the 2024 Detroit Lions Play of the Year. There are not enough staff members on Pride of Detroit to nominate all of the worth candidates for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year. Some teams only get one or two unforgettable moments for a season. The...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Don’t be surprised if Ezekiel Turner returns
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport
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• Lions free agent profile: Pat O’Connor has a leg up to re-sign
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?
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• Free agent profile: Emmanuel Moseley may be out of chances

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With two injury-riddled seasons with the Lions, it’s time for Detroit to move on from cornerback Emmanuel Moseley. The next installment for our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview takes us on the defensive side of the ball, focusing on cornerback Emmanuel Moseley. Moseley has had some of the worst luck since arriving in Detroit. Af...2025
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• Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK After missing the entire 2024 season, and losing his job to Jake Bates, could the Lions give Badgley a chance to get his job back in 2025? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview has arrived at the special teams side of things. After missing the entire 2024 season due to a torn hamstring, kicker Michael Badgley sat on the IR and watched incoming rookie Jake...2025
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• 3 underrated benefits of John Morton as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images What the John Morton hire means for the 2025 Lions offense Dan Campbell has finalized his coordinator hires, replacing the departed Ben Johnson by bringing in a familiar face—former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton—as offensive coordinator. Morton, who previously served as a senior offensive assistant for Detroit, played a key role in shaping ...2025
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• Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. Taking a closer look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders NFC Divisional round battle in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs. Offense Quarterbacks Jared Goff: 66 (96%)Teddy Bridgewater: 3 (4%)H...2025
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• 12 potential candidates for Seahawks offensive coordinator

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Ryan Grubb has been let go. Who could be Seattle’s next offensive coordinator? The Seattle Seahawks fired Ryan Grubb shortly after the end of the season. With that, the franchise began the process of searching for a new offensive commander. The OC position in Seattle is very interesting. Whoever takes over will probably have total control of the offense, as if he ...2025
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• Lions-Vikings Week 18 snap counts: Return of the king

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventua...2025
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal
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• Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport
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• Combine preview: 7 offensive tackles the Lions should be watching
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• 2024 Lions free agent profile: What’s next for Teddy Bridgewater?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Does Teddy Bridgewater still have a future in the NFL—as a player or a coach? There is one Detroit Lions upcoming free agent that we can be certain the team will not be re-signing in March. That is the incomparable Teddy Bridgewater. Now that the veteran quarterback is nearing the end of his playing days, Bridgewater is chasing his passion of community...2025
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• Free agent profile: Lions face tough decision with Ifeatu Melifonwu

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Ifeatu Melifonwu is one of the Detroit Lions’ toughest free agent decisions. The career of Ifeatu Melifonwu has been a bumpy one since the Detroit Lions drafted him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In between the moments of position changes and injuries, Melifonwu has displayed some serious skills and shown he belongs in the league. Unfortunate...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Al-Quadin Muhammad has earned a chance to stick

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad made the most of his time on the field in 2024, and should have a shot at the 2025 roster. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We’re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were comin...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Is it time to move on from Dan Skipper?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Dan Skipper is coming off a career year, but the Detroit Lions have young players waiting in the wings. Is it time for Detroit to move on from Skipper? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview series has reached one of the team’s biggest cult favorites. Almost overnight, depth offensive tackle Dan Skipper became a Detroit sports legend for being on th...2025
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• Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have some big names heading to free agency, as well as many depth pieces. Which unrestricted free agents should the Lions bring back for 2025? The Detroit Lions have to restock and reload this offseason if they want to match their incredible regular season and surpass their disappointing postseason. Under general manager Brad Holmes, ...2025
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• Lions News: Dan Skipper’s baby born on the same day he scores first TD

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A bright spot amid all the bad news. Despite a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, Sunday was certainly a great day for Dan Skipper. The Detroit Lions offensive lineman has been getting more and more attention lately for stepping up whenever and wherever needed. Fans just loved this clip from Dan Campbell’s postgame locker room speech after the Thanksgivi...2024
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• Report: OL Dan Skipper re-signing with the Detroit Lions on 1-year deal

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the Detroit Lions for another year, as he is reportedly signing a one-year free agency deal. Let’s hear your best “reporting as eligible” jokes in the comment section because according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. Terms were not made immedia...2024
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• The Detroit Lions were right to play their starters, regardless of injuries

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Monday morning quarterbacking misses the reality of the situation Earlier this week, Dan Campbell made it clear: the Detroit Lions would play their starters against the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 18. The Lions had clinched the division title and a playoff berth two weeks prior against the same Vikings, but in spite of a loss to the Cowboys a week pr...2024
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• REPORT: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery ‘not expected to play’ vs. Packers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero gives a disappointing report on two of the Detroit Lions injured players. Thursday morning started with a bit of shocking news via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Per his sources, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery and left tackle Taylor Decker are not expected to play on Thursday against the Green Bay Packers. “There w...2023
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• LOOK: Lions troll NFL officials as OL Dan Skipper catches pass, reports as eligible multiple times vs. Vikings

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• Injury report: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery among many returning to practice

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 4 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off Week 4 in the NFL on “Thursday Night Football” and that means an accelerated schedule for both teams. Because of the early week game, the Lions' injury reports are released on Monday, Tuesday...2023
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• VIDEO: Detroit Lions screwed by more Dallas Cowboys home-cooking on 2-point conversion

The Detroit Lions fell victim to another horrible officiating mistake in their 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Detroit Lions had just executed an incredible game-winning drive topped with one of the most exciting plays of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff mounted a 75-yard touchdown drive, capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown to make it 20-19 Dallas Cowboys. As he was al...2023
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• Detroit Lions re-sign RB Mohamed Ibrahim to their practice squad

Junfu Han/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are adding a familiar face to their running backs room. With injuries in their running backs room, the Detroit Lions are bringing back Mohamed Ibrahim, signing him to their practice squad, per a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The Lions have had a run of back luck among their running backs of late. Starter David Mo...2023
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• Notes: Where has Jared Goff improved since his Rams days?
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Ted Nguyen of The Athletic has an excellent breakdown of Jared Goff’s play with the Detroit Lions and where it has—and hasn’t—grown since his days with the Rams. Earlier this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters that he believed quarterback Jared Goff is now a better quarterback than he was with the Los Angeles Rams—even when he went all...2023
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Kayode Awosika 1 of several tough RFA decisions
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• Lions free agent profile: Don’t be surprised if Ezekiel Turner returns
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• Lions free agent profile: Pat O’Connor has a leg up to re-sign
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?
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• Lions free agent profile: Will Khalil Dorsey be back?
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• Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman who spent all of 2024 on IR

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed Netane Muti, giving the young offensive lineman a second shot at making the roster after missing 2024 with an injury. The Detroit Lions continue to chip away at their own free agency class. On Wednesday, they announced that they’ve re-signed guard Netane Muti. Last year, the Lions si...2025
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• Lions-49ers snap counts: Jalen Reeves-Maybin returns for largest role of season

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell opened Week 17 by declaring that they would not rest their starters, regardless of the playoff implications associated with their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell stood true to his word—and logically explained wh...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images An amazing season ends in heartbreaking fashion. The coming months will be difficult for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have not been in this situation in the 21st century. We are familiar with disappointing losses amid disappointing seasons. Very rarely have we experienced a loss like this. At one point in time, the Lions had a stranglehold on this game. Up 2...2024
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• NFL officiating under intense scrutiny following Dallas Cowboys win over Detroit Lions

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The NFL may finally be starting to acknowledge their officiating issue. The end of Saturday night’s Dallas Cowboys win over the Detroit Lions was a disaster. To be clear, we are not talking about the way that Mike McCarthy stopped the clock which gave the Lions life, or the manner in which Dan Quinn allowed Detroit to capitalize on said life. We are all very a...2023
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• Week 6 snap counts: Jameson Williams scaled back, EDGE roles change

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Detroit Lions actually scaled Jameson Williams’ playing time back against the Buccaneers, while making some major adjustments on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions went on the road to Tampa and won their fourth straight contest this season to move to 5-1. Let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offens...2023
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• Lions vs. Packers preview, prediction: On Paper

Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK A statistical breakdown, preview, and prediction for Week 4’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers face off in Detroit’s first NFC North matchup of the 2023 season. It’s a battle between 2-1 teams, while every other team in the division is still winless. In other words, this ...2023
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• REPORT: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery ‘not expected to play’ vs. Packers
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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