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Gibbs shines; Lions need DE help

The Lions hand the Vikings their first loss, Russell Wilson cooks in his Steelers debut Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the key storylines from Week 7 in the NFL. Sports seriously MINNEAPOLIS – Free Press sportswriter Dave Birkett highlights the best and worst performances from the Detroit Lions' 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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The Lions defeated the previously unbeaten Vikings 31:29 in the late FG and crowned the NFC North thriller

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions became division champions with one at the end of last season for the first time in 30 years decisive victory in Minnesota. This time, they went home with another memorable and resilient performance – and a major boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title. Jake Bates hit […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Lions take a hit and swing back powerfully to knock down the Vikings

Minneapolis — The pressure was overwhelming throughout the day. Pressure on Jared Goff, pressure on the Lions defense and finally pressure on the kicker. The Lions kept answering it. If a team wanted to fail, this was the time and the right place. In a divisional showdown against undefeated Minnesota at boisterous US Bank Stadium, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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The Detroit Lions confidently call on K Jake Bates as a game-winner

FOURTH AB: DEFENSE APPLICATION On the road in a difficult environment against an undefeated opponent, Detroit's defense had a difficult task on Sunday. Part of that session included playing for the first time without Aidan Hutchinson, who broke his leg in Dallas last week. Detroit's defense withstood the test and made the biggest plays when […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, October 20

The Lions got into the game early in the second quarter on their third possession of the contest with a 45-yard touchdown run by Jahmyr Gibbs down the right side. Gibbs had been close to breaking a big run the past few weeks, but he just couldn't make the last man miss the mark. That […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Jake Bates leads the Lions to the NFC North lead with a 31-29 lead over the Vikings

Lions' David Montgomery explains what makes Dan Campbell a great leader Lions RB David Montgomery talks about what makes Dan Campbell such a great head coach and leader. Sports seriously MINNEAPOLIS – The Detroit Lions lived up to their courage mantra on Sunday afternoon. The Lions recovered from an initial double-digit deficit and stormed again […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Lions RB returns against Vikings

Patients at a children's hospital support Aidan Hutchinson in a viral video Children at CS Mott's Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor send a supportive video to the injured Detroit Lion star. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered an injury in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Week […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Lions RBs “Sonic and Knuckles” are key to Sunday’s showdown against the Vikings

It fits perfectly. Gibbs provides the speed of Sonic the Hedgehog while Montgomery plows through would-be tacklers like Knuckles the Echidna, an enemy-turned-friend (much like Monty, who moves from the Chicago Bears to the Lions). Let's pause here to take a look at some of the other RB duo nicknames in NFL history (not intended […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Lions vs Vikings live score: highlights, updates, TV channel

Patients at a children's hospital support Aidan Hutchinson in a viral video Children at CS Mott's Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor send a supportive video to the injured Detroit Lions star. The Detroit Lions have a big matchup against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings today in Week 8 of the 2024 […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Jared Goff throws three touchdown passes, the Lions win 47:9 and give the Cowboys another one-sided home defeat

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jared Goff's closing streak ended with his first pitch. By this point, the Detroit Lions had already begun to cast shade over the hotly disputed 2-point conversion following their loss to the Dallas Cowboys nine months earlier. Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns, David Montgomery had two scores and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024