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Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson, left, sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Lions struggle toward finish line with what's left of roster

By Dave Hogg Jan. 03, 2022 06:52 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — It has been a long season for the Detroit Lions, and there is still

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) is hit by Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Campbell hopes to take more winning risks going forward

By Dave Hogg Dec. 27, 2021 06:21 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell has already shown himself to be an aggressive coach.

Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker, foreground, safety Brady Breeze break up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
After routing Cardinals, Lions look to keep momentum going

By Dave Hogg Dec. 20, 2021 07:21 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — This season has never been easy for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell.

Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda (45) pulls away from Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Lions bounce back from another ugly loss to stun Cardinals

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2021 06:19 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — A week ago, the Detroit Lions looked as if they had finished their

Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lions lose even more key players in blowout loss to Denver

By Dave Hogg Dec. 13, 2021 05:32 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions knew they didn’t have much of a chance Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown in the last second sof play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Last-play touchdown ends Campbell's lengthy victory drought

By Dave Hogg Dec. 06, 2021 04:37 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell had been waiting for 2,160 days to celebrate another win

Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand on the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings throw away key victory with late defensive collapse

By Dave Hogg Dec. 05, 2021 07:08 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are perfectly aware of what they wasted on

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) catches a 39-yard pass for a touchdown as Chicago Bears cornerback Artie Burns (25) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions reeling after chaotic finish leaves them at 0-10-1

Dave Hogg Nov. 26, 2021 05:45 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions, for all the mistakes they had made Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) is pulled down by Detroit Lions safety Dean Marlowe during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions find new ways of self-destructing in loss to Bears

By Dave Hogg Nov. 25, 2021 06:23 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — When the Detroit Lions punted with 8:30 left against the Chicago

Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker (41) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Inside linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) looks on. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Campbell hoping to get first Lions win on Thanksgiving Day

By Dave Hogg Nov. 22, 2021 06:48 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell knows he can’t be picky. With

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) carries the ball during overtime of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Taylor Decker lets off steam after return to Lions lineup

Dave Hogg Nov. 15, 2021 05:27 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker was glad to have gotten back

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dan Campbell takes blame for another ugly Lions loss

Dave Hogg Oct. 31, 2021 06:00 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — For eight weeks, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff gets away from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis, below, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

By Dave Hogg Oct. 25, 2021 07:20 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

By Dave Hogg Oct. 18, 2021 06:18 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell doesn't like watching film when he's angry.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions' Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now

By Dave Hogg Oct. 17, 2021 06:16 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn't considering a change at

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Campbell has composure but few answers for 0-5 Lions

By Dave Hogg Oct. 11, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell wasn't nearly as emotional Monday afternoon as he

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrates his two-yard touchdown run with Quintez Cephus (87) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Campbell blames lack of communication for Lions' loss

By Dave Hogg Sep. 27, 2021 06:23 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell watched the film of Sunday's 19

Baltimore Ravens players celebrate a Justin Tucker 66-yard field goal as Detroit Lions linebacker Romeo Okwara (95) sits on the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Baltimore won 19-17. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Ravens' fourth-down conversion gives Tucker shot at record

By Dave Hogg Sep. 26, 2021 06:51 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Tucker’s 66-yard field goal will be the play everyone

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebackers Alex Anzalone (34) and Jamie Collins Jr. (8) during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Lions searching for a defensive base after two weeks

By Dave Hogg Sep. 21, 2021 05:39 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Two games into the season, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Detroit. Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 13. Okudah was hurt in the fourth quarter Sunday as the 49ers held on to win 41-33 against the Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning because results of his MRI had not been announced.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Lions have a long list of fixes before facing Packers

By Dave Hogg Sep. 13, 2021 04:38 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The problem facing Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn't