Darius Slay
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Lions' Stafford says he's confident back injury won't linger

By Larry Lage Dec. 30, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 12/8/2019

Dec. 20, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 10:22 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jameis Winston has plenty to play for and Darius Slay does, too. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have been...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks for a receiver as he scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Leon Jacobs (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Buccaneers, Lions relegated to individual goals down stretch

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:19 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (6-7) at DETROIT (3-9-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 4 ½ RECORD...

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, left, greets Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Lions coach Matt Patricia is not worried about next year

By Larry Lage Dec. 09, 2019 07:53 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Team has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stake

By Noah Trister Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during pregame of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 10:48 AM EST

Bears-Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 12:09 PM EST
CHICAGO (5-6) at DETROIT (3-7-1) Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Lions by 1 ½ RECORD VS...

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

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Schedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 18, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) interferes with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cowboys get huge day from Prescott, beat Lions 35-27

By Larry Lage Nov. 17, 2019 04:37 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

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Trubisky, Bears hang on to beat Lions 20-13 as Stafford sits

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 10, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Lions' season so far defined by missed opportunities

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2019 07:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 04:37 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Detroit's Walker out this weekend against Raiders

Nov. 01, 2019 08:45 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have ruled out defensive back Tracy Walker for Sunday's game at Oakland because of a knee injury. ...