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Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) is surrounded by teammates after making the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Rodgers will be huge factor for Packers in playoffs

Dec. 30, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay makes a reception as Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers barely beat Lions 23-20 to earn first-round bye

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2019 04:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Patricia believes Lions have something to play for in finale

By Matt Schoch Dec. 23, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lions closing out another disappointing season

Michael Kelly Dec. 22, 2019 08:55 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) breaks free from the grasp of Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock, Lindsay lead Broncos to 27-17 win over reeling Lions

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 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

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 17, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11), defended by Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23), catches an 11-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions put WR Marvin Jones on IR with ankle injury

Dec. 10, 2019 05:05 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) readies a throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Vikings start division home slate against reeling Lions

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2019 05:54 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

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Blough to make debut for Lions against Bears

By Noah Trister Nov. 27, 2019 04:17 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stafford hurt, but defense is what’s letting Lions down

By Noah Trister Nov. 18, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough salutes after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Driskel, Lions put up points, but defense was weak link

By Noah Trister Nov. 17, 2019 06:32 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 looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions get much-needed win after week of upheaval

By Noah Trister Oct. 28, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29), catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stafford-led Lions beat Giants 31-26 and end 3-game skid

By Larry Lage Oct. 27, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Slumping Lions and Giants meet with 3-game losing streaks

By Larry Lage Oct. 24, 2019 09:56 PM EDT

Lions sign Paul Perkins after putting Kerryon Johnson on IR

Oct. 23, 2019 01:49 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed running back Paul Perkins, adding much-needed depth at the position. Detroit made the move...

Seahawks acquire safety Quandre Diggs from Lions

By Tim Booth Oct. 22, 2019 05:30 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks addressed depth concerns in the defensive backfield by acquiring Quandre Diggs from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday in...