BOB TRIPI
Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cook, Vikings can't capitalize on Jefferson's record day

By Bob Tripi Dec. 11, 2022 06:27 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — In the end, no amount of fireworks from Kirk Cousins and Justin

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)
Jaguars' Lawrence plays after hurting left knee versus Lions

By Bob Tripi Dec. 04, 2022 02:48 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars followed up their best

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked by Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Missed opportunities cost Browns vs Bills, dim playoff hopes

By Bob Tripi Nov. 20, 2022 06:31 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Browns missed several opportunities Sunday, further

Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders listens during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. The Detroit Lions announced at halftime that Sanders will have his legacy permanently cemented in Detroit with a statue at Ford Field. Sanders will be the first Lions player to be immortalized with a statue. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions to recognize Barry Sanders with a statue

By Bob Tripi Oct. 30, 2022 05:20 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Barry Sanders gave Detroit Lions fans a reason to cheer at Ford Field

From left to right, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, NFL football first-round draft picks Jameson Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and general manager Brad Holmes pose at the team's training facility, April 29, 2022 in Allen Park, Mich. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)
Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

By Bob Tripi Apr. 30, 2022 10:01 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on