The fourth game of these NFL playoffs offers the first real thriller. In the end, it is the Detroit Lions who can celebrate in the wild card round by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 24:23 and thus celebrating their first postseason victory in 32 years. What makes this victory particularly emotional is that it comes … Read more
Through the first eight games of the season, the Detroit Lions sit atop the NFC North with a 6-2 record. That trails only the 7-1 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC. There’s still a lot of football left for the Lions to accomplish their goals, but the bye week is the perfect time to appreciate what … Read more
FIRST DOWN: GIBBS’ BREAKOUT Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs had his breakout NFL moment on a national stage for Monday Night Football.Carrying the load for the injured David Montgomery, Gibbs had a career-high 152 rushing yards on 26 carries (5.8 average) and a touchdown. His 27-yard touchdown run off the right side in … Read more