On Sunday, the NFC half of the playoff bracket will finally get underway with two of the three Wild Card matchups. The Detroit Lions, who earned a first-round bye after their win over the Minnesota Vikings, get to watch the action from home. What happens on Sunday could decide who the Lions will play next… Continue reading Who will the Detroit Lions play in the Division Round of the playoffs?
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Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race
This year, the Minnesota Vikings made history in the wrong way, becoming the first ever 14-win team to lose their division and have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs. While they have no one to blame but themselves—they lost to the division-winning Detroit Lions twice—the NFL is reportedly considering… Continue reading Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race
NFC Notes: Alex Anzalone, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions LB Alex Anzalone highly praised GM Brad Holmes for putting together a strong defense last offseason and believes they could be playing cleaner. “[GM] Brad [Holmes] and his staff, first of all, have done a good job trying to piece together personnel to put a quality defense on the field,” Anzalone said, via… Continue reading NFC Notes: Alex Anzalone, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions coach Dan Campbell gave Rams bulletin board material ahead of Vikings game
When Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered up a message to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell following their winner-take-all Week 18 contest that saw Detroit win the No. 1 seed in the conference, Campbell inadvertently gave the Los Angeles Rams some bulletin board material. The Lions notched a convincing 31-9 victory over the… Continue reading Lions coach Dan Campbell gave Rams bulletin board material ahead of Vikings game
NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Lions Lions DB Ifeatu Melifonwu talked about his “frustrating” season that saw him deal with a host of injuries. “It was very frustrating,” Melifonwu said, via the team’s website. “Very frustrating battling the injury and coming back and starting my return to play and having a fluke injury keep me out again. I knew I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions
It was the season finale between the divisional rivals fighting for the top spot in the conference. Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions! Not only the players but even the fans were pumped up. The Vikes wanted revenge at Ford Field while the home team needed a victory to finish with 1st seed in the NFC.… Continue reading Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions
Lions, Chargers, Vikings highlight the list of Eagles’ 2025 opponents
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks for his receiver against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Eagles’ first-place finish in the NFC will give Nick Sirianni’s team an even more demanding schedule in 2025. With the… Continue reading Lions, Chargers, Vikings highlight the list of Eagles’ 2025 opponents
CB Amik Robertson rewards Detroit Lions’ belief in him with stellar outing vs. Minnesota Vikings
“It’s the reason we signed him, you know,” Campbell said of Robertson. “We were fortunate enough to be able to play against him, had crossover tape last year. He is competitive, he’s as competitive as they come. He doesn’t turn down any challenge, and you know no matter what you can say, ‘Hey, go cover… Continue reading CB Amik Robertson rewards Detroit Lions’ belief in him with stellar outing vs. Minnesota Vikings
Vikings coach: Lions’ Gibbs only needs ‘a little space’ to dominate
DETROIT — The Minnesota Vikings did an admirable job frustrating Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for much of Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field. However, it was a different story when it came to slowing down Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions’ second-year running back delivered a standout performance in the regular-season finale against the Vikings, finishing… Continue reading Vikings coach: Lions’ Gibbs only needs ‘a little space’ to dominate
Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
A member of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Detroit traveling party commented to Vikings safety Harrison Smith on how he was moving around the losing locker room like someone a decade or so older than some of his teammates. “I actually feel pretty good,” the six-time Pro Bowler said while forcing a smile after finishing the… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’