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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) jumps over Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions entering their biggest rebuild since drafting Stafford

By Larry Lage Jan. 04, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21), catches a 33-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

By Larry Lage Dec. 26, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Lions stumble into Thanksgiving game after abysmal defeat

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2020 07:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) enters the injury after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington, Lions have much at stake despite losing records

By Larry Lage Nov. 12, 2020 05:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons take the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) in the end zone in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Chicago won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Fourth-quarter woes costly for Lions again in loss to Bears

By Larry Lage Sep. 14, 2020 08:54 PM EDT

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) finishes stretching before drills at the Lions NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
With new contract, Decker now focused on future

By Noah Trister Sep. 02, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

Decker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirms

By Noah Trister Sep. 01, 2020 05:08 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod...

Washington Redskins defensive back Deshazor Everett heads to the field to work out prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 12:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys clicking on offense heading into matchup with Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 14, 2019 06:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, catches a 47-yard touchdown pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions prepare for Stafford's uncertainty moving forward

By Matt Schoch Nov. 11, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Stafford sits as Lions lose 20-13 to Bears

By Jay Cohen Nov. 10, 2019 06:32 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New York Giants at Detroit Lions 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 01:15 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Eagles defensive coach Jim Schwartz set to face Lions again

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 19, 2019 06:24 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Mistakes and all, Lions unbeaten after beating Chargers

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2019 06:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Stafford overcomes mistakes to help Lions top Chargers 13-10

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Lions and Chargers hope to learn how to maintain late leads

By Larry Lage Sep. 12, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

Patricia says he trusts Stafford '1,000 percent' after tie

By Matt Schoch Sep. 09, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — There were many plays that caused the Detroit Lions to blow an 18-point late lead in Sunday's opener in Arizona. The instance...