LARRY LAGE
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions looking forward to potentially playing for playoffs

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2023 06:53 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell drew a lot of chuckles after he was hired to

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, center, sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions rout Bears 41-10 and take playoff hopes to Green Bay

By Larry Lage Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff has played nearly mistake-free football for two months and

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus yells from the sideline as his team played against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2022 04:31 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

By Larry Lage Dec. 11, 2022 04:43 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2022 02:34 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have won enough to be in a position to clinch

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff's 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2022 04:15 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were so dominant on offense that they didn't punt.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6), defended by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) catches a 19-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 04:13 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills crashed Detroit's Thanksgiving party, making

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Back at Ford Field, Bills face surging Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 23, 2022 05:11 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are back in Detroit and this time, they’re facing

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) flips over Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2022 04:38 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills dug out of their snowy homes and got their groove

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9

By Larry Lage Nov. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers faked a handoff, rolled right and threw off-balance left

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow lifts running back Jamaal Williams (30) after Williams' touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Packers and Lions meet with combined 9-game losing streak

By Larry Lage Nov. 03, 2022 02:12 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are struggling.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) catches a pass as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions GM insists he would've traded Hockenson with 6-1 mark

By Larry Lage Nov. 02, 2022 03:56 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes insisted he still

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Tagovailoa aids Dolphins' turnaround in 31-27 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2022 04:13 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa dropped back, set his feet and went through three

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)
Lions owner says she is still confident in team's leadership

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2022 02:57 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp shared her frustration

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell signals from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Geno Smith, Rashaad Penny star as Seahawks beat Lions 48-45

By Larry Lage Oct. 02, 2022 04:46 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Geno Smith and Rashaad Penny were so good the Seattle Seahawks never

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, grabs the jersey of Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seahawks' DK Metcalf not impressed by Lions CB Jeff Okudah

By Larry Lage Sep. 29, 2022 04:04 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have been encouraged by cornerback Jeff Okudah's

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Goff throws 4 TD passes, Lions beat Commanders 36-27

By Larry Lage Sep. 18, 2022 04:25 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions waited until Week 13 of Dan Campbell's debut season

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs with the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Josh Thompson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Lions aim to keep fans, Commanders trying to get them back

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2022 12:42 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Field was filled to the brim with fired-up fans, whipped up into

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles too much for Lions in opener 38-35

By Larry Lage Sep. 11, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Hurts made plays with his legs, right arm and head.