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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) talks with Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

NFL Today-Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 09:14 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 21 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Steelers have lost two straight...

Detroit Lions tight end Hunter Bryant (86) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. Sanchez says he will have surgery Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to remove a cancerous tumor. He made the announcement in an Instagram post (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Saints DE Jordan ejected for punching Wylie

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

By Dave Hogg Dec. 13, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By Larry Lage Dec. 13, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

By Jay Cohen Dec. 06, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, left, intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Colts could go from outsider to contender by beating Packers

By Barry Wilner Nov. 20, 2020 06:46 AM EST

Top pick Burrow, Bengals visit No. 2 pick Young, Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EST
CINCINNATI (2-6-1) at WASHINGTON (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Even RECORD VS....

Teammates hug Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Nick Chubb all about the victory, not stats or spreads

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2020 05:47 AM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) avoids a tackle by Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) before falling into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Even during shaky season, Prater has been big for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 16, 2020 07:21 PM EST

Teammates hug Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
On Football: The long and the longer of NFL placekicking

By Barry Wilner Nov. 16, 2020 02:15 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 09:26 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 16 Minnesota at Chicago, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Bears try to stop a three-game losing streak...

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Smith strong in 1st start since '18, but it comes in a loss

By Noah Trister Nov. 15, 2020 06:41 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) boots the winning field goal with seconds remaining during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Prater's 59-yard FG lifts Lions to 30-27 win over Washington

By Larry Lage Nov. 15, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 01:36 PM EST