Month: October 2025

From Fury to Faith: Brian Branch’s Powerful Message After Suspension

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch has always played with intensity. His aggressive, emotional style has made him one of the emotional leaders on Kelvin Sheppard’s defense. But after serving a one-game suspension for his postgame altercation with Chiefs receiver JuJu…

Detroit Lions missing 3 players from practice, but several key names return

In their first media-open practice following the bye week, the Detroit Lions were without three players but welcomed several others back to the field. Returning to action were safety Daniel Thomas, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, defensive back Avonte Maddox, and running…

Lions welcome back DB Branch after one-game suspension

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch returned to practice Tuesday after completing his one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct stemming from the Oct. 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Branch chuckled and smiled when asked whether he believed the punishment…

Dan Campbell Sends Strong Message to NFL After Lions Bye Week

The Detroit Lions opened the 2025 NFL campaign with a 5-2 record, winning five of their last six contests. Their only recent loss came on the road against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while dealing with several injuries…

Undefeated Detroit Catholic Central, South Lyon Prepare for Playoff Push

Two of Michigan’s 28 unbeaten teams heading into Selection Sunday, Detroit Catholic Central and South Lyon, are entering the opening round of the state playoffs in very different situations. For South Lyon, it means immediately replaying a rivalry matchup with…

2 areas Lions coach Dan Campbell wants to improve out of bye week

The bye week is always an opportunity for an NFL team to self-scout, finding ways they’ve been predictable or underwhelming in several aspects of the game. While Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell sent the coaching staff home early last week…

Jared Goff set to close bye week with appearance on ‘ManningCast’ during Chiefs vs. Commanders

Jared Goff will wrap up his bye week by joining the “ManningCast” broadcast during Monday Night Football’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions quarterback, who has already appeared twice on Monday night this season,…

Key Area Detroit Lions OC John Morton Must Address Without Delay

For an offense loaded with weapons, the Detroit Lions have been surprisingly ineffective when facing third-and-long situations in 2025. As noted by Al Karsten of Pride of Detroit, the Lions’ performance in those moments has dropped off sharply compared to…

Detroit Lions projected to make trade with Seahawks before deadline amid mounting injuries

Few NFL teams have endured more injury problems than the Detroit Lions over the past two seasons. Detroit’s roster was battered in 2024, and though things have improved somewhat in 2025, the cornerback position remains a major concern. D.J. Reed…

Lions Face Tough Terrion Arnold Decision After the Bye

The Detroit Lions head into their bye week with plenty to feel good about. Sitting at 5-2, they can take a well-earned break while hoping the Pittsburgh Steelers help them regain control of the NFC North with a win over…