Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur doesn’t seem to be too concerned about the status of his team’s top two weapons downfield heading into Sunday’s game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. Asked whether he was worried about wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden not playing against the Lions, LaFleur simply said […]
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell delivers a blunt response to Sam LaPorta's controversial contract comments and reveals how teammates really feel.
A familiar face to Lions fans may be the Packers' savior on Sunday.
Adam Schefter reveals when Sam LaPorta is expected to receive his next contract, delivering concerning news for Detroit Lions fans.
The star safety may end up playing his usual share of snaps on Sunday.
The Green Bay Packers will be facing the Detroit Lions in Week 7 in a divisional matchup that is highly anticipated. It looks like the Packers could be getting some key players back for the matchup, one that includes Josh Jacobs, who missed the start of the season after being on the commissioners exempt list. […]
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The Detroit Lions have released their latest injury report as they continue their preparations for Sunday's game vs. the Packers.
Over the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers looked like a lost cause. After blowing a Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings and barely escaping the New York Jets in Week 2, the Packers were flat out embarrassed by the Atlanta Falcons in prime time in Week 3. […]
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The Lions (3-2) enter Week 7 healthy, with all 51 active players practicing and two returning from injury. Center Cade Mays (wrist) and safety Brian Branch (Achilles) are slated to be activated from IR and PUP, respectively, and could start on Sunday. Cornerback Rock Ya‑Sin (hamstring) participates in limited drills. Meanwhile, the Packers (4-2) spotlight running back Josh Jacobs, who makes his first practice of the season after coming off the Commissioner’s exempt list and is expected to start against Detroit. Other Packers injuries include limited WRs Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Savion Williams and LB Zaire Franklin (shin).
Gary Meyers revisits his earlier prediction that the NY Giants would trade for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, this time taking aim at coach Kevin O’Connell. Meyers calls O’Connell’s praise of McCarthy “laughable,” arguing the coach hasn’t earned genius status without a playoff win and that he overloaded the 23‑year‑old QB too soon. The piece notes McCarthy’s recent fourth‑quarter snaps, including connections with Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, while questioning whether Minnesota mis‑handled the trade for cap space. It urges patience on both the young quarterback’s development and O’Connell’s coaching track record.
Detroit's secondary is the glaring hole, and the newest 2027 mock draft has the Lions fixing something else first. #OnePride
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing responds to Sam LaPorta's explosive contract comments and explains why he isn't concerned.
The Detroit Lions can make the most of the Los Angeles Chargers' struggles to fix their defense with a huge blockbuster trade for two starters.
Lions coordinators drop key insights ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Packers. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing confirms starting center Cade Mays, praising his size, intelligence and communication skills, and notes his evolving headset strategy after a decade as a position player. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard says there’s no snap‑count limit for returning safety Brian Branch and highlights rookie safety Keith Abney’s rapid NFL adaptation, along with cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and Roger McCreary’s strong man‑coverage performances in Arizona. Sheppard also explains how the defense will "pick a poison" against Jordan Love’s deep passing versus the Packers’ intermediate routes, stressing game‑plan preparation and opponent tendencies. The takeaways set the tone for a tactical battle in Green Bay on Oct. 25.
Lions coordinators Kelvin Sheppard, Drew Petzing and Dave Fipp met with the media on Thursday. Here are the highlights from those conversations.
Who will return punts for the Lions now that their trusted specialist is out for the season?
The Detroit Lions promote practice‑squad wide receiver/returner DeAndre Carter to the active roster ahead of Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers, adding his veteran punt and kickoff return skills after Tom Kennedy’s season‑ending injury. The move opens a practice‑squad spot, which the Lions fill with defensive back Myles Bryant, a former nickel corner now listed as a safety after stints with the Patriots, Texans and Browns. Both signings address depth gaps created by recent IR placements of Kennedy, Devin White and Ben Bartch.
A Lions beat writer's trade pitch would send Sam LaPorta to a contender and address Detroit's weakest spot. #OnePride
Detroit Lions star safety Kerby Joseph just shared a clip of him working out, and it looks like he's finally trending in the right direction.
Detroit Lions radio announcer Dan Miller announces his return against the Packers and thanks fans for raising more than $43,000 for cancer research.
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed WR DeAndre Carter from the practice squad to the active roster. The Lions also signed S Myles Bryant to the practice squad. Carter, 33, originally signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Sacramento State back in 2015. He lasted just a few months in […]
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The Detroit Lions have promoted DeAndre Carter to the active roster and signed Myles Bryant to the practice squad ahead of Sunday's Packers game.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wants his defense to keep Jordan Love on his toes and not give him time to move in the pocket.
The Niners Nation piece debunks the rumor that San Francisco must trade for a wide receiver before the deadline. After a shaky Week 6 win over Washington, the author notes that the offense’s hiccups stemmed from a tipped third‑and‑3 pass to Brandin Cooks and a mis‑timed deep route, not the absence of Mike Evans. With Christian Kirk back in practice, Demarcus Robinson, Deebo Samuel and the rest of the corps healthy, the author argues the roster already offers more firepower than a potential rental like Colts’ Josh Downs. He concludes that the 49ers can weather Evans’ short layoff without sacrificing draft capital.
After a 45-21 Week 5 win over the Cardinals, the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in a Week 7 divisional clash. In the podcast “Before the Roar,” hosts discuss Packers QB Jordan Love’s downs‑field passing surge and Green Bay’s revamped defense under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, highlighting increased linebacker blitzes and the safety duo Xavier McKinney/Evan Williams. They also examine whether the Lions’ defense can replicate its strong showing against Arizona and how running back Jahmyr Gibbs might help Jared Goff and Drew Petzing attack the Packers’ secondary.