. “Lions Defender Attributes Success and Foundation to Family Motto ‘Be the Best’”
Be the best.” That simple phrase, sent by Roy Lopez’s family before every game, has guided the Detroit Lions defensive lineman throughout his life. This weekend, he’ll display the motto on his cleats as part of the NFL’s My Cause,…
Ahead of Detroit’s Thanksgiving game, Jared Goff shares his experiences with new fatherhood
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will be marking Thanksgiving a little differently this year — it’s his first holiday season as a father. Goff and his wife, Christen Harper, welcomed their daughter, Romy Isabelle, in July, and the new dad…
NFL Issues Fine to Packers Defender After Giants Matchup
When the New York Giants hosted the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 16, the afternoon ended with yet another disappointment for New York. The Giants fell 27–20, dropping to 2–9, while Green Bay improved its record to 6–3–1. New…
Jameson Williams hit with a $14,491 fine for sliding down the goalpost
Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams scored the Lions’ lone touchdown in their Week 11 matchup against Philadelphia — and ended up paying for it twice. His second-quarter 40-yard catch-and-run briefly energized an offense that had been bottled up by the…
NFL Issues Fines to Lions Players Ahead of Giants Matchup
After the Detroit Lions’ 16–9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16, two Detroit players have been hit with disciplinary measures from the NFL. The defeat dealt a blow to Detroit’s standing in both the NFC North and…
Detroit’s Jameson Williams and Brian Branch Hit With Fines Following Eagles Matchup
In the aftermath of Detroit’s 16–9 defeat to Philadelphia, the NFL levied fines on two Lions players for separate incidents during the game. Wide receiver Jameson Williams was penalized for his end-zone celebration: after catching a pass and sprinting across…
A Preview of the Giants–Lions Week 12 Officiating Assignment
The officiating crew for the New York Giants’ Week 12 matchup with the Detroit Lions will be led by veteran referee Craig Wrolstad, who is now in his 12th season wearing the white hat. Last year, Wrolstad’s group trailed only…
Lions Coach Dan Campbell Reacts to Recent Giants Quarterback Announcement
Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently addressed developments in the New York Giants’ QB room, particularly with Jameis Winston stepping in after rookie Jaxson Dart was ruled out. Dart remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, and as a result, Winston…
Dan Campbell Admits He Has No Explanation for Lions’ Lack of PI Calls
The Detroit Lions are currently existing in some alternate officiating dimension — one where pass interference simply doesn’t get called in their favor. Ever. And on Friday, Dan Campbell basically said what every Lions fan has been muttering for weeks:…
D.J. Reed Says He’s Ready to Ramp Things Up as Lions Secondary Gets Close to Whole Again
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed hasn’t taken a snap since Week 4, but judging by his energy on Friday, you’d think he never left. He’s officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s showdown with the New York Giants, yet every indication…