D'Andre Swift
Newly drafted Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Smith, right, and Jalen Carter speak during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Georgia on their minds! Eagles bullish for Bulldogs in draft

By Dan Gelston Apr. 29, 2023 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Jalin Hyatt, Bijan Robinson, Jack Campbell, Deonte Banks, Mazi Smith, Bryan Bresee and Brian Branch (AP Photo/File)
NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18

By Larry Lage Apr. 27, 2023 09:48 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2023 02:03 PM EDT

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

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

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 Lions running back Jamaal Williams reacts after 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers visit Detroit in matchup of slumping NFC North teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 05:51 PM EDT

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 Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) embraces New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Prescott set for return as Cowboys seek bounce back vs Lions

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

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

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, above, makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Lions host Seahawks in matchup of teams aiming for .500 mark

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Commander defense struggles; Rivera cites big plays allowed

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 19, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

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 Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with Jared Goff (16) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Top picks from '16 draft face off in Washington-Detroit game

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

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

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) carries against Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

By Dave Hogg Aug. 12, 2022 09:21 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams sign autographs after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift is bigger, stronger and healthier

By Jeremy Reisman Jul. 30, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) looks over quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers plan to start stars against Lions despite no stakes

By The Associated Pres Jan. 06, 2022 02:03 PM EST