5 Qs Lions vs. Vikings preview: Sunday night shootout incoming

It isn’t a playoff game, but it might as well be, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent’s perspective. We called on Arif Hasan—check out and subscribe to his great work here—to give us some insight into the other 14-2 team in the division, the difference a… Continue reading 5 Qs Lions vs. Vikings preview: Sunday night shootout incoming

Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, 7 Lions, 6 Vikings and Eagles and no Patrick Mahomes

Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games. The Detroit Lions are next with seven players and the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles each have six players on the NFC roster. Patrick Mahomes wasn’t selected to the AFC roster for the first time since… Continue reading Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, 7 Lions, 6 Vikings and Eagles and no Patrick Mahomes

Detroit Lions LB ‘close’ to return

The Detroit Lions could be getting a key starter back on defense before their biggest game of the season. The Lions opened linebacker Alex Anzalone’s return-to-practice window Wednesday, a little more than six weeks after he broke his left forearm in a Nov. 17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Anzalone… Continue reading Detroit Lions LB ‘close’ to return

NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important

The Minnesota Vikings are chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Sunday’s game with the Detroit Lions will determine who has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But if you thought Sunday’s game was important, it becomes even more important according to a recent NFL player poll conducted by ESPN. The poll included 111… Continue reading NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important

A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game

“Last year was a huge part for that for me, just being able to figure out my routine and figure out what the best study habits are,” Darnold said. “Being a backup quarterback, that’s the best way to learn what the best way is to study. … [Bringing] those study habits to what we do… Continue reading A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game

Lions release All-Pro defender before finale against Vikings

ALLEN PARK — Pro Bowl defensive back Jamal Adams is once again on the free-agent market. On Wednesday evening, the Lions announced they had released the Pro Bowl defensive back from the practice squad, ending his brief stint in Detroit. Facing a slew of injuries on defense — particularly to their linebacker corps — the… Continue reading Lions release All-Pro defender before finale against Vikings

Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game

The Detroit Lions have a winner-take-all Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings that will determine the NFC North champion and the No. 1 seed in the conference, which will garner a first-round bye in the playoffs. One player we’re keeping an eye on this week is linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is working his way… Continue reading Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game

NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers

We have reached the end of the road of the 2024 regular season with Week 18 on our doorstep. It’s been a wild year, setting the stage for what should be a fantastic playoff run over the next month. We’re also wrapping up the year on a positive note regarding my weekly bets, going 10-6… Continue reading NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers

Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports

The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. The winner will earn the NFC North title and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as a fifth-seeded wild card. “You couldn’t write… Continue reading Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports

Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up

The Rams’ tremendous bounceback from their 1-4 start to the season cannot go overlooked, as they’re only the 12th team since 1990 to make the playoffs — and just the ninth to win their division — after such a start. They’ve been in virtually every game since mid-September and have two of the best, Sean… Continue reading Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up