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Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals preview, prediction: On Paper
The Detroit Lions need a bounce-back win in a big way, and they certainly have an opportunity to do so with the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals on deck. The Cardinals have hung with the 49ers and beat the Chargers in Week 1, but they were dominated by the Seahawks and lost a disappointing game against the […]
What is the ceiling for the Lions’ OL when Cade Mays returns to the field?
When the Detroit Lions hired Dan Campbell as their head coach and Brad Holmes as the general manager back in 2021, one thing was very clear from the beginning—they wanted to establish an identity with their offensive line. They immediately backed up those words when they made All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell the seventh overall pick […]
Thursday Night Football expert picks, predictions: Buccaneers at Cowboys
It’s already Week 5, and the slate of games kicks off with a Thursday night matchup between two teams perhaps headed in very different directions. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of five winless teams—and the only one in the NFC. The seat is getting warmer for Todd Bowles in his fifth season with the […]
Lions, Cardinals injury report: DT Tyleik Williams returns to practice on Thursday
The Detroit Lions (2-2) and Arizona Cardinals (1-3) were back on their respective practice fields on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s game, and while the Lions still have a few players unable to practice due to injury, one key starter was able to return. Let’s take a look at Thursday’s injury report and get you […]
5 takeaways from Kelvin Sheppard’s presser: Lions DC stands by scheme, blitzes
Normally during a game week, I like to provide takeaways from all three Detroit Lions coordinator media sessions on Thursday. But with the pressure mounting on Kelvin Sheppard, I thought it made sense to focus solely on his press conference from Week 5—and to be honest, Sheppard offers more interesting answers anyways. So here are […]
Before the Roar: Previewing Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals
You often hear people around the NFL describe the regular season as a marathon and not a sprint. That is good news for the Detroit Lions because after a bumpy Week 4 loss in Carolina, they are back on the road this week to visit the Arizona Cardinals for a Week 5 matchup. To preview […]
Kelvin Sheppard: Lions S Brian Branch looks ready to play now
After watching Brian Branch practice just one time following his 10-month rehab from an Achilles tear, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard couldn’t hold in his excitement. “How many positions can he play and how fast?” Sheppard joked with the media on Thursday. And while that was a joke, Sheppard insisted that Detroit’s Pro Bowl […]
Lions vs. Cardinals 5 Qs preview: Does Arizona do ANYTHING well?
One more game remains for the Detroit Lions before they’re off for a week—and it’s an important game in deciding the vibes as Detroit heads into their Week 6 bye. We had the pleasure of connecting with Seth Cox, the Managing Editor for Revenge of the Birds, to give us some insight into this Arizona […]
Lions Week 5 preview: Breaking down Cardinals’ offensive, defensive schemes
The Detroit Lions (2-2) and Arizona Cardinals (1-3) will square off in a Week 5 battle in the desert. The Cardinals are in the early stages of a coaching change, now led by Mount Pleasant, Michigan-native Mike LaFleur—the brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur—and are still searching for their identity. Let’s take a closer look […]
Discussion: How much will Brian Branch’s return help the Lions defense?
With Brian Branch’s 21-day evaluation clock officially started on Wednesday, it’s only a matter of time before the Detroit Lions’ Pro Bowl safety is back in the lineup. That’s obviously not likely to happen this week against the Arizona Cardinals, but it seems almost certain that Branch will return for Detroit’s first game out of […]
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta ‘optimistic’ about new contract despite stalemate
Over the weekend, ESPN reported the Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta had cut off contract extension talks after failing to come an agreement in the first four weeks of the season. The report wasn’t clear on whether the two sides had a chance to re-enter talks before the season ends, or if the […]
Brian Branch provides some optimism on Kerby Joseph
On Wednesday, Brian Branch returned to practice after being sidelined for 10 months with an Achilles injury, giving the Detroit Lions one half of their Pro Bowl safety duo. Branch will likely take some time to acclimate, but he’s eager to get back on the field. “I want to be back my damn self, so […]
Lions, Cardinals Week 5 injury report: Brian Branch, Cade Mays return to practice
The Detroit Lions (2-2) will take on the Arizona Cardinals (1-3) in Week 5, and both teams took to the field on Wednesday to prepare. The Lions officially got some great news with two starters officially returning to practice to start their 21-day evaluation windows, while the Cardinals are dealing with a few injuries suffered […]
Dan Campbell reveals 2 Detroit Lions defenders who may play more vs. Cardinals
Throughout the week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has talked about tweaks and adjustments they plan on making to their defense to pull them out of their current rut. Again, he has teased some personnel changes, and on Wednesday, he revealed two players who may get more playing time this week against the Arizona Cardinals. […]
Lions coach Dan Campbell hasn’t considered adding defensive assistant… yet
As the pressure continues to mount on the Detroit Lions and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, one popular solution proposed by fans is to add a senior defensive assistant. On Wednesday, coach Dan Campbell said he hasn’t considered adding someone to the coaching staff. “Not at this moment, no I have not,” Campbell said. However, Campbell […]
ESPN insider offers 2 Detroit Lions trade target suggestion
After being significant players in the trade talks for Joey Porter Jr.—but ultimately missing out—the Detroit Lions must go back to the drawing board if they want to upgrade their struggling secondary. Last week, we offered our own suggestions that Lions general manager Brad Holmes should consider. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler offered two more […]
Detroit Lions scouting report: Arizona Cardinals better than their record shows
Last week was called the “Petzing Bowl,” as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing squared off against his brother, Dean Petzing, of the Carolina Panthers. This week, Drew Petzing plays his former team, the Arizona Cardinals, adding a little more drama to the matchup. After a Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, the […]
5 Lions vs. Cardinals thoughts after watching Arizona’s loss to Giants
To help turn the page from the Detroit Lions’ previous game and set up expectations for the upcoming matchup, I spend some of my Tuesday watching the Lions’ next opponent’s most recent game. While it’s only a small snapshot of the team’s season, it provide a look at how they’re playing right now. I take […]
Lions vs. Panthers Song of the Game: ‘War’ by Townland
After every Detroit Lions game this season, someone on staff will select a song that incorporates the general feeling and vibes from the win or loss. By the end of the season, we will have a Spotify playlist that tells the full story of the 2026 Detroit Lions season. In Week 4, the Lions fell […]
Survey: Will the Lions beat the Cardinals in Week 5?
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host NFL fan surveys, sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and as we head into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, we have two questions for fans this week: Both teams are coming off losses, but […]
What Detroit Lions fans want to know after Panthers loss
Detroit Lions fans demand answers after the team fell to 2-2 on Sunday night. The Lions defense looked terrible again against the Carolina Panthers, and the offense remains disjointed and inconsistent. This week, coach Dan Campbell tried to provide some answers in a pair of media sessions. On Monday, he noted that while the defense […]
Dan Campbell gets passionate about offense ‘mediocrity,’ defensive fixes
You could hear the passion in Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell’s voice on Tuesday morning as he faced another barrage of questions about the team’s lackluster start to the season—this time courtesy of John Jansen and Jim Costa, the hosts of 97.1 The Ticket’s morning show. As the interview progressed, Campbell got more and more […]
Week 5 power rankings: Detroit Lions fall, defense hammered by national media
The Detroit Lions (2-2) have played in front of a national audience twice this season, and both primetime road games ended in losses. But the Lions didn’t just lose on the national stage; their defense was exposed, and regardless of what the offense was able to accomplish, it wasn’t nearly enough to overcome the hole […]
Injury update: Lions center Cade Mays likely returning to practice this week
The Detroit Lions are continuing to get some positive injury news. After telling local media on Monday that they hope to get Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch back to practice this week, Lions coach Dan Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday that starting center Cade Mays is also expected to return to practice this […]
Detroit Lions film study: Placing the blame for 20 defensive breakdowns vs. Panthers
The Detroit Lions frustratingly lost to the Carolina Panthers on “Sunday Night Football,” taking a massive step backward from whatever progress they appeared to make in Week 3 against the New York Jets. Following the loss, the heat is at an all-time high on second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, and pressure has been put on […]
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