DAVE HOGG
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears stick with Fields throughout ugly loss to Lions

By Dave Hogg Jan. 01, 2023 06:31 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus considered taking Justin Fields out

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — These aren’t the games the Detroit Lions win in December.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to a coach during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff enjoying life as Lions make improbable playoff run

By Dave Hogg Dec. 12, 2022 07:18 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff is finally having fun as a member of the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams looks towards the fans after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions finally winning the turnover battle and winning games

By Dave Hogg Dec. 05, 2022 07:34 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — What Dan Campbell has done to fix the Detroit Lions is simple.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) is congratulated by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars visit Lions in matchup of young, improving teams

By Dave Hogg Dec. 01, 2022 07:16 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Normally, a December matchup between 4-7 teams wouldn’t get much

Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) cheers as place kicker Michael Badgley ties the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions can't get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

By Dave Hogg Nov. 24, 2022 06:01 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions came into Thanksgiving on their first three-game

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs in a touchdown against New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions don't have time to enjoy rare 3-game winning streak

By Dave Hogg Nov. 21, 2022 07:38 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions haven’t had a three-game winning streak in five

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) spikes the ball after tight end Shane Zylstra's 1-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions activate Zylstra brothers; TE Shane catches TD in win

By Dave Hogg Nov. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — There was no one close to Shane Zylstra when the Detroit Lions tight

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker (41) and safety JuJu Hughes, drops a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions fire defensive backs coach after 1-6 start

By Dave Hogg Oct. 31, 2022 07:29 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — In each of the first two years of Dan Campbell’s tenure with the

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dolphins hoping to get running game going against Lions

By Dave Hogg Oct. 27, 2022 06:53 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Miami Dolphins know their offense needs more balance if they want

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

By Dave Hogg Oct. 24, 2022 08:47 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Coach Dan Campbell talked Monday about some of the positives he took

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, center left, speaks with teammates on the bench in the closing moments of the fourth quarter in an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Lions hoping healthy running game can help salvage season

By Dave Hogg Oct. 13, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are 1-4 with one of the worst defenses in

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, center, on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Lions head into bye at 1-4 after 29-0 rout at New England

By Dave Hogg Oct. 10, 2022 07:08 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — This year was supposed to be different for the Detroit Lions.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, meets with Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle

By Dave Hogg Oct. 02, 2022 06:53 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell felt his offense needed to have a

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-24. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Campbell frustrated by strategical error in Lions' loss

By Dave Hogg Sep. 26, 2022 07:46 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell still hadn’t forgiven himself 24 hours later for the

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera quarterback Carson Wentz talks with the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Rivera, Wentz frustrated after awful start dooms Commanders

By Dave Hogg Sep. 18, 2022 06:26 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Ron Rivera knew how good his Washington Commanders had played in the

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off to Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions lament another season-opening rally that falls short

By Dave Hogg Sep. 11, 2022 06:54 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — A year later, the Detroit Lions are in exactly the same spot.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) takes part in drills at the Miami Dolphins' NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Eagles hoping addition of Brown will help against Lions

By Dave Hogg Sep. 08, 2022 06:36 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were a playoff team that routed

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

By Dave Hogg Aug. 12, 2022 09:21 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to

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