Dan Campbell reveals plan at safety after Brian Branch's Week 7 return
Detroit Lions star safety Brian Branch is ready to return after a season-ending injury, and head coach Dan Campbell shared his plans for the team's safeties.
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Kerby Joseph injury update: Lions safety posts promising video of progress
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph remains in rehab after a serious knee injury, but recent signs suggest a return this season. Coach Dan Campbell says he expects Joseph to play before the season ends, and Joseph posted a workout video showing near‑full‑speed runs and quick cuts, captioned “Dis shii onna way man.” Campbell praised the knee’s strength gains, while teammate Brian Branch also expresses optimism. No official timeline is set, but both the coach and the player hint at a possible comeback later in 2026.
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Jordan Mason, Wan'Dale Robinson, Kendrick Bourne, Michael Wilson, J.K. Dobbins, Chase Brown, Jameson Williams, Jaylen Warren
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 7 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
Packers vs. Lions Week 7 TV Broadcast Map
The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon in Week 7, a game broadcast nationally on FOX (except California and Nevada). Both teams enter with winning records—Packers 4‑2 after a three‑game streak and Lions 3‑2 returning from a bye. Detroit is a 3‑point favorite, but the matchup is a toss‑up, especially against the Lions’ low‑ranked passing defense. The broadcast features FOX’s top crew, Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady, and the game appears in red on the 506sports.com TV map. Viewers outside the two excluded markets can tune into their local FOX affiliate.
Fantasy football: The five highest-scoring running back groups through Week 5
Chicago leads the NFL's five highest-scoring fantasy football running back groups with 195.9 combined PPR points, followed by Atlanta, the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit and Kansas City. PFF rushing grades and advanced stats highlight Bijan Robinson's efficiency, Jahmyr Gibbs' receiving production and Kenneth Walker III's ability to force missed tackles.
Fantasy football: The five highest-scoring running back groups through Week 6
Chicago leads the NFL's five highest-scoring fantasy football running back groups with 195.9 combined PPR points, followed by Atlanta, the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit and Kansas City. PFF rushing grades and advanced stats highlight Bijan Robinson's efficiency, Jahmyr Gibbs' receiving production and Kenneth Walker III's ability to force missed tackles.
Dan Campbell hints at who will play alongside Brian Branch at safety
Coach Dan Campbell says returning safety Brian Branch, fresh from a 10‑month Achilles rehab, gives the Lions flexibility in their secondary as they prepare for the Green Bay Packers. With Avonte Maddox out and Thomas Harper on IR, Campbell plans to pair Branch with veteran Chuck Clark and rookie Keith Abney, using both players depending on the look. He warns the Packers’ deep threats—Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Pro Bowl tight end Tucker Kraft—require the Lions to "pick a poison" and prioritize coverage strategy. Branch’s versatility could be the key to stifling Green Bay’s passing game this week.
NFL Legend Calvin Johnson Talks Comeback, Stafford, Josh Allen, Lions and More in B/R Interview
Calvin Johnson sees Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers thriving in the latter stages of their careers. He also saw Aaron Donald and Philip Rivers recently come out of retirement.
The Detroit Lions have decided on their starting center vs. Packers
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell confirms that newly signed center Cade Mays will start against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, ending Juice Scruggs' five-game stint filling in after Mays fractured his wrist in training camp. Campbell praised Scruggs for his “outstanding” play but ruled out rotating the two at center, citing snap timing and quarterback comfort. Mays, who inked a three‑year, $25 million deal, earned quality reps in practice and is set for his first start, while Scruggs will serve as backup and compete for left‑guard snaps.
Dan Campbell Announces Starting Center Decision for Lions vs. Packers
Dan Campbell confirms Cade Mays will start at center against the Packers, with no planned rotation involving Juice Scruggs.
Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2026)
No one can stop Malik Nabers in Week 7, and apparently not even J.J. McCarthy can slow him down the […]
5 Lions vs. Packers thoughts after watching Green Bay’s win over Cowboys
The Detroit Lions’ upcoming showdown with the Green Bay Packers is set against Green Bay’s three‑game winning streak, highlighted by blowout victories over the Bears and Cowboys. In the Cowboys game, the Packers' run game faltered—just 42 yards on 17 carries in the second half—yet their defense shone, with safeties Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams combining for five interceptions and relentless pressure on the pass. Jordan Love excelled against blitzes, going 8‑for‑12 for 100 yards and a sack, while the Packers continue to profit from a league‑leading 135 yards gained from defensive pass‑interference penalties. The Lions, meanwhile, rank last in EPA on deep passes and surrender the second‑most deep‑ball yards per game, making Green Bay’s deep‑ball strategy a critical test. Key factors for Detroit: containing Love’s blitz‑friendly efficiency and coping with Green Bay’s versatile secondary.
Detroit Lions scouting report: Green Bay’s wild season is trending up
The Detroit Lions head into Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers after a bye, looking to reclaim the NFC North crown. The Packers sit at 4-2, riding a three‑game winning streak despite early-season injuries and off‑field issues that left them 1‑2 after Week 3. Quarterback Jordan Love throws for 1,684 yards, 11 TDs and four interceptions, while the run game struggles without Josh Jacobs, who returns this week. Wideouts Christian Watson (538 yards, 6 TDs) and Matthew Golden (30 catches) lead the aerial attack, but the unit drops the ball a league‑worst 20 times. Defensively, Green Bay’s secondary shines with Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams each posting multiple interceptions, while the front seven battles injuries and poor line grades.
Survey: Will the Lions beat the Packers in Week 7?
Pride of Detroit teams up with SB Nation and FanDuel Sportsbook for a fan poll ahead of Week 7, asking Detroit Lions supporters if their team will beat the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 21, 2026. The sportsbook favors Detroit at -3.5 points, noting both clubs are on recent winning streaks. The article also tracks fluctuating fan confidence—peaking at 89% early in the season and dropping as low as 12% after recent losses—now sitting around 69% following a win in Arizona. Readers are invited to vote and comment on the Lions’ chances and overall direction.
How 6 Detroit Lions teammates describe Brian Branch’s on-field impact: A ‘shadow force,’ tone-setter, eraser and pure energy
Slated to return to action after more than 10 months on the shelf, here's the creative ways teammates described what Branch brings to Detroit's defense.
Register to win an autographed James Conner helmet
Enter for a chance to win an autographed James Conner helmet. Visit Arizona Sports on the Flight Deck before the Cardinals vs. Lions game on Oct. 11 to see it on display at our table.
Green Bay Packers: Adam Stenavich says the Lions’ front is “salty”
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich warns that quarterback Jordan Love is taking too many hits and blames protection lapses by the O‑line and running backs. After Love’s 276‑yard, two‑score performance in a 23‑13 win over Dallas, Stenavich says the team must tighten twist mechanics and improve coordination before facing a Lions front that ranks near the bottom in points allowed, featuring pass‑rushers D.J. Wonnum and Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions, coming off a bye, will test Green Bay’s adjustments in the Sunday, Oct. 25 matchup at Ford Field.
Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur calls Josh Jacobs “an elite level back”
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says running back Josh Jacobs is an “elite level back” and could spark the offense when he returns to practice this week. Jacobs, who was on the league’s exempt list after pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, is now eligible for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. LaFleur notes the decision on Jacobs’ snap count will be made after his health assessment, and highlights that Jacobs has been attending meetings and strength sessions despite missing practice. The Packers, sitting 4‑2, aim to improve a run game that averaged just 2.2 yards per carry in a 23‑13 win over Dallas.
NFC Notes: Penei Sewell, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson told reporters why he pulled the team’s starters in the fourth quarter against the Falcons. “You’re trying to thread the needle a little bit. If we didn’t have the Thursday night game, I don’t know that we’d do things like we did. So that’s part of the equation. I do […] The post NFC Notes: Penei Sewell, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Detroit Lions: Signed DT Aidan Keanaaina to the practice squad. Released DT Chris Smith from the practice squad
Signed DT Aidan Keanaaina to the practice squad. Released DT Chris Smith from the practice squad. Full team page: https://totalapexsports.com/nfl-team/detroit-lions/
Detroit Lions Announce Two Roster Moves Ahead of Packers Showdown
The Detroit Lions have signed Aidan Keanaaina to their practice squad and released Chris Smith ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
3 burning questions Lions must answer after bye week
The Detroit Lions have been a bit of a rollercoaster this season, and they have some issues to figure out before they get back on the field in Week 7.
Packers Coach Gets Bluntly Honest Before Josh Jacobs’ Return
The Green Bay Packers are hoping to have star running back Josh Jacobs back on the field this week against the NFC North rival Detroit Lions. After being without him for the first six games of the season, Jacobs was finally removed from the Commissioner’s Exempt List. Jacobs’ return could not come at a better […] The post Packers Coach Gets Bluntly Honest Before Josh Jacobs’ Return appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Dan Campbell gives important Cade Mays & Brian Branch injury update before Week 7
The Detroit Lions might get center Cade Mays and safety Brian Branch back on the field right in time to face the Green Bay Packers.
Detroit Lions kick off Packers week with full attendance at practice
The Lions open Packers week with a full‑attendance practice on Tuesday, August 17, after moving the session forward to give returning starters Brian Branch and Cade Mays extra work before a Wednesday rest day. Coach Dan Campbell says the extra reps aim to keep the team healthy for Sunday’s Division clash against the 4‑2 Green Bay Packers at Ford Field (4:25 p.m. ET). All 53 active players participated, including the return of cornerback Rock Ya‑Sin, while recent IR moves saw WR Tom Kennedy out for the season and LB Devin White sidelined with a broken forearm. With a relatively clean bill of health, Detroit hopes to stay competitive against a surging Packers and an unbeaten Vikings next week.
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