Lions While cleaning out their lockers on Sunday, several Lions players noted that while they feel their title window is still open, there is no telling what the future can hold during the upcoming offseason. “I feel like it happens to teams every year,” DT Alim McNeill said, via The Detroit News. “Players move in and out.… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions Coordinators, Jeff Hafley, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings
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Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
The NFL world was turned upside down on Monday afternoon when the unthinkable happened: Ben Johnson finally took a head coaching job. The now-former Lions offensive coordinator made the leap to lead a team of his own, but he isn’t traveling far. Not only is Ben Johnson not going beyond Detroit, but he isn’t having to… Continue reading Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Getty Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions went into Week 18 facing some big stakes, needing to beat the 14-win Minnesota Vikings to earn their second straight NFC North title. The Lions ended up winning in comfortable fashion, dominating their division rival on both sides of the ball… Continue reading Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North
After the regular-season finale in Detroit, Lions coach Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks.” Less than two weeks later, both teams had said “see ya” to the postseason. The playoff collapse of three NFC North juggernauts — the Lions, Vikings, and Packers — stands in stark contrast to… Continue reading Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North
NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OT Dan Skipper has gained popularity among Detroit’s fanbase for occasionally lining up as an eligible receiver, recording a nine-yard touchdown on his only reception this season. OL coach Hank Fraley has been taken aback by Skipper becoming a fan-favorite. “It’s just funny to hear a fan base chant an O-lineman’s name, Dan… Continue reading NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
The NFC North pulled off a historical regular season in 2024, but surprisingly, that didn’t translate to any wins in the playoffs. The four teams in the division combined to go 45-23 in the regular season, which gave the NFC North the highest winning percentage (.662) by any division since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970,… Continue reading Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions S Kerby Joseph said that Rams QB Matthew Stafford is the one to blame for circulating rumors that he is a dirty player after on-field mics caught Stafford calling Joseph “dirty as (expletive)” for the hit and telling him, “I’ve seen it. It’s been on tape.” “The people complaining about dirty hits, they’re… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Lions, David Montgomery, Packers, Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Extension
Lions Lions RB David Montgomery is set to make his return from a knee injury for the NFC Divisional Round game against the Commanders. He’s ecstatic to be back with the team and contribute toward their playoff run. “It’s refreshing,” Montgomery said, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “Kind of to be back in the position… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, David Montgomery, Packers, Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Extension
Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear
EAGAN, Minn. — It’s always wild how quickly an NFL season can end. The train hums for 18 weeks and then screeches to a halt. There is no warning, no alert telling us what’s about to happen. Only the abrupt finality and then the quick shift of the gaze to the future. This is where… Continue reading Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Matt LaFleur, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell was asked how his team will handle their current situation, given that the expectation is for them to come away with a Super Bowl. “We’ve had attention for four years here,” Campbell said, via Pro Football Talk. “I mean, there’s been more stuff that’s been made out, that’s been built… Continue reading NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Matt LaFleur, Lions, Packers, Vikings