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Week 7 injury report: Lions healthy; Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ first practice of season
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) will square off in a division rivalry game in Week 7, and both teams were back on the practice field on Thursday. On the second day this week, the Lions practiced all 51 players on their active roster, as well as the two players expected to […]
7 Lions coordinator takeaways for Packers week
All three Detroit Lions coordinators spoke with the media on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s big matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Here were my biggest takeaways from those media sessions. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing What Cade Mays brings It’s become obvious that the Lions plan on starting Cade Mays at center on Sunday, despite […]
Detroit Lions promote punt returner to active roster, sign new DB to practice squad
On Thursday, during his weekly press conference, Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp told reporters the team was preparing to use newly signed wide receiver/returner DeAndre Carter (on the practice squad) on punt and kick returns in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. A few hours later, the Lions announced that Carter was […]
Before the Roar: Previewing Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
After ending their Week 5 trip to the desert on a high note with a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions are back in action this week, this time hosting the Green Bay Packers for a Week 7 divisional matchup. Ahead of Sunday’s game, myself and my good friend Meko Scott are […]
The Detroit Lions have decided on a punt returner to replace Tom Kennedy
The Detroit Lions aren’t hiding their intentions when it comes to their new punter/kick returner. After Tom Kennedy suffered a season-ending injury in their last game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Lions will replace him on both punt and kick return with newly signed receiver DeAndre Carter. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said they aren’t […]
Lions mailbag: How will Detroit defend Packers’ deep-ball attack?
While they may not be as effective as they seem, the Green Bay Packers do love throwing the deep ball, no pun intended. Quarterback Jordan Love has attempted more passing attempts of 20+ air yards than any other quarterback, and this is nothing new. Green Bay has ranked in the top-five of attempted deep shots […]
Lions Week 7 preview: Breaking down Packers’ offensive, defensive schemes
The Detroit Lions (3-2) and Green Bay Packers (4-2) will square off in Detroit’s first NFC North battle of the 2026 season. “They’re playing really good football right now,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said of the Packers. “Two of their best games have been these back-to-back games. Plus-six in the turnover ratio the last two […]
Discussion: Is Sam LaPorta right to take his contract frustrations public?
This week, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta went public with his frustrations about his contract situation with the team. In the midst of the final year of his rookie deal, LaPorta and the Lions have cut off extension talks after the two sides have reached a stalemate. And while his initial comments to the […]
Lions, Packers Week 7 injury report: Bye week helps Detroit get healthy
The Detroit Lions (3-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-2) in Week 7, and both teams are taking slightly different approaches to practices to start the week. Following their Week 6 bye, the Lions adjusted their schedule by practicing Tuesday and giving players Wednesday off. This means participation levels for this initial practice are […]
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta vents frustrations about contract situation
A few weeks back, reports emerged that the Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta had cut off contract extension talks after negotiations were no longer productive. Days later, LaPorta talked to the media and confirmed that both sides had reached a stalemate. In that media session, he took the high road, noting that he […]
Kerby Joseph injury update: Lions safety posts promising video of progress
We still don’t have a timeline for the return of Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph as he continues to rehab from a serious knee injury, but the positive signs continue to accumulate. On Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he still expects Joseph to play at some point this season, and hours later, the All-Pro […]
Dan Campbell hints at who will play alongside Brian Branch at safety
We now know that the Detroit Lions plan to play Brian Branch this week against the Green Bay Packers, marking the end of his 10+ month rehab after tearing his Achilles last season. Branch could make an immediate impact on the Lions’ struggling secondary, but Detroit’s coaching staff still has some decisions to make in […]
The Detroit Lions have decided on their starting center vs. Packers
For a few weeks now, we’ve been talking about the crossroads the Detroit Lions are facing at center. Cade Mays signed a three-year, $25 million deal this offseason to take that position, but after fracturing his wrist in training camp, it’s been Juice Scruggs holding down the pivot for the first five games of the […]
5 Lions vs. Packers thoughts after watching Green Bay’s win over Cowboys
The Detroit Lions face off against the Green Bay Packers this week, and the timing could be tough for them. The Packers have shrugged off an ugly start to the season and are now riding a three-game winning streak. Their last two wins in particular—blowout wins over the Bears and Cowboys—have been impressive. I watched […]
Detroit Lions scouting report: Green Bay’s wild season is trending up
After a much-needed bye week, the Detroit Lions are back on the field. They kick off their 2026 campaign to reclaim their NFC North crown against the Green Bay Packers in Ford Field in Week 7. After back-to-back road games and a bye week, Lions fans should be going crazy for them on Sunday afternoon. […]
Survey: Will the Lions beat the Packers in Week 7?
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 7 of the 2026 NFL season, we have two questions for fans this week: Both Detroit and Green Bay are coming […]
Detroit Lions kick off Packers week with full attendance at practice
The Detroit Lions will have their first division game of the season this Sunday, hosting the 4-2 Green Bay Packers at Ford Field for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Detroit got a head start on the week, moving their first practice from Wednesday to Tuesday, a common practice from this regime out of a bye […]
NFL Week 7 power rankings: Are the Detroit Lions a top-10 team?
For many NFL teams, a bye week offers a chance to rest, recover, and reset their focus as they push through the rest of the season. It also creates a mixed bag of perspectives on where they stand relative to the rest of the League. For example, the Detroit Lions entered their Week 6 bye […]
Detroit Lions replace veteran nose tackle with rookie on practice squad
The Detroit Lions made a minor but interesting move on their practice squad on Tuesday afternoon. The team announced they have released veteran nose tackle Chris Smith and replaced him with rookie nose tackle Aidan Keanaaina. Smith is a well-respected player within the building, and even got some early reps in training camp and the […]
Detroit’s best things to do, see, and eat before heading to a Lions game
If you are reading this, let me be among the first to say welcome to Detroit. My name is Morgan Cannon, Lead Analysis writer at PrideofDetroit.com, and local Detroiter here to give you a gameday guide that should help make your trip to the D a memorable one. To begin, Detroit is an old city […]
Detroit Lions still expect Kerby Joseph to play this year
While the Detroit Lions are getting one of their Pro Bowl safeties back this week in Brian Branch, the return of the other—Kerby Joseph—remains a bit of a mystery. Joseph has now been sidelined for over a year with a knee injury that has been described as inoperable and chronic. Joseph’s timeline has seemingly been […]
Detroit Lions bye week evaluation: Is the team really on the rise?
One of the more interesting comments from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell on Monday was his level of optimism at the bye week compared to last year. Even though Detroit had come off a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move to 5-2 last year, Campbell said he feels better about this season […]
Film study: Packers’ deep passing attack is a paper tiger
The Detroit Lions (3-2) will take on their first divisional opponent in Week 7 as the Green Bay Packers (4-2) come to Ford Field Sunday afternoon fresh off two big wins. Let’s just get straight to the point and talk about the elephant in the room. All eyes will be on the Lions defense—and particularly […]
Discussion: How should the Detroit Lions handle Cade Mays’ return?
On Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced the impending return of two key players. Barring some unforeseen setback, starting center Cade Mays and safety Brian Branch will make their 2026 debuts on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers. For Branch, his return is pretty simple. While it sounds like the Lions will limit […]
Monday Night Football live chat, discussion: 49ers vs. Commanders
Week 6 closes out with an NFC matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders. The 49ers look like the best team in football right now, despite dealing with a ton of injuries. The Commanders, on the other hand, are just another team in a flailing NFC East division. On the surface, this looks […]
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