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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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
Packers Suddenly Directly Linked To Vikings’ Starter For 2025 (Report)
Cornerbacks #26 Asante Samuel Jr. (LAC) #33 Byron Murphy Jr. (MIN) As we mentioned with Tevin Jenkins earlier, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is another player who had a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers in 2021, which generally means the front office has their eye on him. Usually, the Packers try to make a… Continue reading Packers Suddenly Directly Linked To Vikings’ Starter For 2025 (Report)
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
Former Green Bay Packers Playoff Hero Savagely Trolls Justin Jefferson, Vikings
The Green Bay Packers saw their 2024 NFL season come to a premature end. While they made the postseason as the seventh seed for the second year in a row, they were unable to overcome their own self-inflicted mistakes and mental errors in their 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.… Continue reading Former Green Bay Packers Playoff Hero Savagely Trolls Justin Jefferson, Vikings
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
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