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Lions injury updates: Kerby Joseph out, 2 players trending in vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered three key injury updates for the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. It comes with both good and bad news. The bad news is that safety Kerby Joseph is expected to miss his second straight game with a lingering knee injury. “I don’t see Kerby playing this […]
Lions News: National media predictions for Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
Fresh off a bye, the Detroit Lions are back in action this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The boys in Honolulu Blue return to Ford Field for an NFC North showdown at 1 p.m ET. At Pride of Detroit, we’ve got Vikings’ offensive and defensive scheme breakdowns from Erik Schlitt, a scouting report from Brandon […]
Who is the scariest Detroit Lions player of all time?
I don’t know about you, but Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine. Think about it. You get an excuse to eat candy, dress up—if that is your thing—and to watch even more horror movies than usual. Maybe that last part is just me, but you get the picture. With the holiday falling […]
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings preview, prediction: On Paper
The Detroit Lions are fresh off the bye week. The Minnesota Vikings had a little mini-bye after a Thursday night thrashing. Both teams are entering Week 9 with a little bit of rest and a few more players ready for action. But looking around the sports universe this week, it doesn’t seem like many are […]
The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions’ victory over the Vikings
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in a Week 9 NFC North battle at Ford Field. This will be the first of two times these teams will face off this year (they will meet again in Week 17), and represents the Lions’ third NFC North game of the season. “The […]
Vikings vs. Lions bold prediction: Jameson Williams reintroduces himself
I told you guys I would eventually get one, I just needed time to warm up. I nailed my bold prediction for the last Detroit Lions game, and I’m looking to start a streak this week. There were a lot of good options to choose from in this matchup, but I decided to focus on […]
TNF Week 9 live chat: Ravens at Dolphins
Week 9 begins with a “Thursday Night Football” matchup of two two-win teams: the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) and Miami Dolphins (2-6). After the Lions broke the Ravens in Week 3, they lost their next three games before taking care of the Chicago Bears last week. Now, they return two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and are […]
NFL Week 9 staff picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions
We’re on the eve of Halloween, so reader beware: you’re in for a scare—especially with the way some of these staff members make their picks. So pop in your copy of Devil’s Night, D12’s debut studio album for those uninitiated, and check out what Week 9 has to offer. As we have done in past […]
Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson relieved negotiations are over, ready to focus on football
Fresh off a new four-year, $180 million contract, Aidan Hutchinson sounded more relieved than excited. The Detroit Lions defensive end admitted he had a very hands-off approach to negotiations for his extension, but that didn’t stop the occasional nerves from setting in. “You get that, like, deep relief almost that the negotiations are over with and […]
Lions, Vikings injury report: Al-Quadin Muhammad returns to full practice
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) were back on the practice field on Thursday as they prepare for a Sunday afternoon showdown at Ford Field. Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will […]
6 takeaways from Detroit Lions coordinators: Bye week adjustments ahead
With the Detroit Lions coming off their bye week, the team’s coordinators are entering the final stretch of the season with a new perspective on the team. Both John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard admitted they spent much of the bye self-scouting the team—evaluating both their own tendencies and areas of struggle. On Thursday, both provided […]
5 Qs Lions vs. Vikings preview: ‘Perfect game plan’ needed for J.J. McCarthy’s return
After a week of rest and relaxation during the bye, we’re back with another installment of “5 Questions.” This week, we had the pleasure of connecting with Christopher Gates, the site manager over at Daily Norseman, to give us some insight into the Minnesota Vikings. We talked about J.J. McCarthy on the eve of his […]
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard shuts down talk of LSU head coach job
Over the weekend, the LSU Tigers opted to fire Brian Kelly after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped them to 5-3 on the season. The LSU opening is now considered one of the biggest head coach vacancies in college football, and many are speculating on the best candidates to fill the job. Given the […]
Tracking the massive cap hits of the Detroit Lions’ top-7 core players
With the signing of Aidan Hutchinson’s four-year, $180 million extension this week, the Detroit Lions now have seven core players locked up through the 2028 season. Here are the recent contract extensions each of them has signed: While there are certainly some big extensions to come in the following years, I want to focus on […]
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings preview: Before the Roar podcast
With the bye week now in the rearview mirror, the Detroit Lions are back in action in Week 9, hosting the Minnesota Vikings for the first of their two games this season. To break things down ahead of Sunday, Meko and Morgan (me) are back with another episode of “Before the Roar,” where we discuss […]
Lions Week 9 preview: Breaking down Vikings’ offensive, defensive schemes
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in a Week 9 NFC North battle. These rivals are very familiar with one another, and while the Lions are working with two new coordinators, the Vikings have had the same key staff members in place for the past three seasons. Here’s what Lions […]
Discussion: Which Detroit Lions player should get the next contract extension?
With Wednesday’s contract extension for Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, the team has locked up yet another foundational piece of the organization. The following stars are now signed through the 2028 season: Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, Jameson Williams, Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, and Kerby Joseph. But the Lions’ core of strong […]
Lions, Vikings initial injury report: 6 players return to practice
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in Week 9, and with both teams coming off an extended break—the Lions were on a bye and the Vikings last played on Thursday of Week 8—the practice schedules have been slightly altered this week. For the Lions, they held practices on Monday and […]
Aidan Hutchinson extension reactions: Detroit Lions an ‘elite organization’
The ink is barely dry on the new contract for Aidan Hutchinson that will reportedly keep in him under contract with the Detroit Lions until 2030, yet the team is still receiving a massive amount of praise for the move. Twitter was abuzz with the news, with many local and national analysts congratulating the Lions […]
Detroit Lions, Aidan Hutchinson agree to contract extension
Aidan Hutchinson will be a Detroit Lion for the foreseeable future. Per several reports, the Lions and Hutchinson have agreed upon a four-year extension. As of this publication, details have not emerged on the compensation. UPDATE: Per Adam Schefter, the contract is worth $180 million over four years, an average of $45 million a year. […]
Lions News: Players show off outstanding costumes at Halloween party
A Detroit Lions team well-known for their tricks spent some time enjoying treats during the bye before getting back to the grind. Over the years, we’ve seen a few pictures pop up on social media from the squad’s seemingly annual Halloween party. This year, star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did us a favor and […]
Lions’ Brian Branch returning with relentless effort, smarter aggression
Watching Monday night’s tilt between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a little too much for Brian Branch. Serving a one-game suspension for his part in a post-game fight with Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, Branch opted not to watch the game at all. It was just too much. “Watching them would make me […]
Detroit Lions Week 9 scouting report: These Vikings aren’t like years past
Coming off a much-needed bye week, your Detroit Lions are back in action. They’re 5-2 and second in the NFC North, a half a game behind the leading Green Bay Packers. For the first time this year, they take on the Minnesota Vikings, who are in last place in the division at 3-4. The Vikings […]
Should the Lions be buyers, sellers, or stand pat at the trade deadline?
Each week, SB Nation tracks NFL fans’ confidence levels of their favorite teams with their Reacts Surveys posted on their team websites. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with gauging Detroit Lions fans’ confidence in the team heading into each game. But this week, we’ve added a second question to the mix: After a […]
Detroit Lions know it’s time to turn Jameson Williams’ potential into production
Through seven games this season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has not produced the numbers many were expecting. After hitting 1,000 yards last season and having his new offensive coordinator say he’s headed for another breakout year in 2025, Williams has just 17 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns. That’s on pace for […]
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