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2019 All-NFL Team: The Defense
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) As NFL rules start becoming more favorable to offenses, it’s now harder than ever to find defensive players capable of playing at a high level.
Detroit Lions Sign Jermaine Kearse
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 23: Jermaine Kearse #10 of the New York Jets in action against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 23, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) Veteran wide receiver Jermaine Kearse has found a new NFL home. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that Kearse is signing with the Detroit Lions. Detroit hosted Kearse for a workout last month.
T.J. Hockenson 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 25: Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson is selected by Detroit Lions with the 8th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019, at the Draft Main Stage on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) For those of us who play fantasy football, we know how important the rookie drafts are each and every season.
Rashaan Melvin Signs With Detroit Lions
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 02: Rashaan Melvin #22 of the Oakland Raiders breaks up a pass intended for Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Six-year NFL veteran Rashaan Melvin signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions. The exact guarantees in the deal are unkown but the deal keeps him with the team until 2020.
Report: Jesse James Agrees to Deal With Detroit Lions
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 09: Tight end Jesse James #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the game against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on December 9, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) Tight end Jesse James will join the Detroit Lions once the new league year begins, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo.
Danny Amendola Expected to Sign With Detroit Lions
BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 30: Danny Amendola #80 of the Miami Dolphins laughs as he warms up before the start of NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) Veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola is expected to sign a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Detroit Lions. This contract could be worth up to $5.75 million, according to Ian Rapoport.
Detroit Lions Re-sign Romeo Okwara to Tender
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 23, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Defensive end Romeo Blue Okwara, entering his fourth season in the NFL, has re-signed to the Detroit Lions for a second year, after spending his first two seasons in the league with the New York Giants.
Golden Tate 2019 NFL Free Agency Profile
In a surprise late October trade-deadline move, the Detroit Lions traded Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles. The move, which sent a third-round pick to the Lions, seemed like a power-play for the Eagles on the back of a rent-a-receiver. However, it turned out poorly for the Lions who lost Marvin Jones Jr. to a knee injury shortly thereafter, ending his season. The move didn’t pan out quite the way the Eagles envisioned either, despite a healthy target share for Tate.
Cole Beasley 2019 NFL Free Agent Profile
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 30: Wide Receiver Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) Seven-year NFL veteran Cole Beasley has quietly been one of the better slot receivers in football over the past few seasons.
Fantasy Football: Elijah McGuire, Zach Zenner Top Week 16 Running Back Waiver Pickups
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 15: Running back Elijah McGuire #25 of the New York Jets runs the ball against strong safety Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) It’s finally here! After 15 wild weeks, only two teams per league are left fighting for the ultimate prize: the fantasy football championship.
Zach Zenner Highlights Week 15 Fantasy Football Watch List
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 09: Zach Zenner #34 of the Detroit Lions carries in the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Detroit Lions won 17-3. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) Who is still alive? Last week saw tons of fantasy football teams end their season.
Fantasy Football: Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills Top Fantasy Football Week 14 Defenses
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 2: Malcolm Butler #21 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates with Brian Orakpo #98 during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) It’s finally here! After fighting through an exhilarating regular season, the fantasy football playoffs are about to begin. The weak teams are officially out of contention and all that’s left are the true juggernauts.
Justin Jackson Highlights Week 13 Fantasy Football Watch List
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 14: Justin Jackson #32 of the Los Angeles Chargers FirstEnergy Stadium runs the ball in the second half against the Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Los Angeles Chargers won 38 to 14 (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) For leagues that have first-round byes for top teams, this is the last week of the regular season. Some teams will be forced to throw in the towel and wait until next year to try again.
Fantasy Football: Fallout From the Marvin Jones Injury
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 22: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions runs with the football in front of Roquan Smith #58 of the Chicago Bears during an NFL, Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field on November 22, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeated the Lions 23-16. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) The worst part about the National Football League is the high injury rate. Football is a violent sport and Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is the latest to fall victim to injury.
Nostrathomas Predicts: NFL Week 10 Picks Including Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
Nostrathomas had a great Week Nine and can’t wait to carry that momentum forward into his NFL Week 10 picks. The Seer of Sayers finished last week 3-0 with his top picks, 9-4 overall against the spread, and 8-4 straight up. Those results lift Nostrathomas’ record for the year to 14-12-2 with his top picks, including 5-1 the past two weeks, 57-56-2 overall against the spread and a still scorching 75-34-1 straight up.
Fantasy Football: Winners and Losers of the Golden Tate Trade
The NFL trade deadline is always one of the more exciting parts of the NFL season. Just hours before the deadline, the Detroit Lions traded away wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round draft pick. A trade of this magnitude obviously has significant fantasy implications on not only Tate but several members of both the Lions and Eagles.
Detroit Lions Trade Golden Tate to Philadelphia Eagles
Golden Tate is the latest wide receiver to change teams ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The Detroit Lions agreed to send the 30-year-old Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. In exchange, Detroit is receiving a third-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tate follows Amari Cooper to an NFC East roster. Last week, the Oakland Raiders dealt Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys and received a 2019 first-round pick in return.
Fantasy Football: Start Shopping Marvin Jones
While he hasn’t been an outright bust, Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has fallen short of expectations in 2018. Through six games, Jones has recorded just 19 receptions for 270 yards and three touchdowns. While these numbers aren’t terrible by any means, they’re significantly worse than what fantasy owners thought they would get out of Jones. The third-year Lion is currently 45th-ranked wide receiver by traditional scoring, a far cry from what he’s capable of being.
Kerryon Johnson: Hold on and Never Let Go in Fantasy Football
Trades are tricky in fantasy football. Sometimes team owners are prone to jump to knee-jerk reactions when players either do or don’t perform early in the season. Oftentimes, people forget that the fantasy season is a marathon, not a sprint, and look at short point output, rather than long-term potential. While it is smart to sometimes trade away a high upside player that may never reach his potential for a solid performer, other times patience will be rewarded.
Detroit Lions - Last Word on Pro Football
No, the title of this article is not a typo. Matthew Stafford better than Matt Ryan? Matthew “Never Won a Playoff Game” Stafford better than MVP Matt Ryan? Yes, I understand, but please hear me out. As I compare these two I look at individual talent and who I would want to lead my team. An incredible supporting cast can make any quarterback appear elite. Matthew Stafford has been less than fortunate so far in his career as far as his supporting cast goes.
Brandon Pettigrew Arrested After Punching Police Officer
It’s only Monday, but it’s been a bad week for the National Football League. Just one day after Brandon Browner’s arrest, another longtime NFL player finds himself in trouble with the law. Former Detriot Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew was arrested Monday in Pittsburgh after he reportedly punched a police officer at least three times. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first had the story.
It’s Still Too Early to Give Up on Ameer Abdullah’s Detroit Lions Tenure
Ameer Abdullah has had high expectations ever since he was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Detroit Lions fans expected him to step in and be the savior to the ever-struggling running game. Injuries, inconsistency, and some horrendous run-blocking have all foiled those plans, and many have given up on Abdullah as a Lion. He may still be worth one more shot, however. Here’s why. Like any running back, Abdullah needs time to get into a groove, and he has said so himself.
Examining the Biggest Storylines From Detroit Lions Minicamp
The Detroit Lions were back in action this week with their three days of mandatory minicamp on June 5th-7th. While the media doesn’t get as in-depth access to mandatory minicamp as they do other parts of the off-season, such as training camp, there was nonetheless a lot of observations to go off of. Let’s take a look at the biggest storylines from minicamp.
Detroit Lions Draft Review: Analyzing Every Pick
The Detroit Lions went into the 2018 draft with six picks after trading away their sixth rounder last offseason in the failed Greg Robinson experiment. While general manager Bob Quinn attempted to trade back and acquire more picks, the opposite occurred — twice. The Lions made some controversial moves and polarizing picks; let’s take a look at each one. Ragnow was a late riser up draft boards, enough so that the Lions were forced to show their hand and grab him at pick twenty.
Breaking Down the Detroit Lions First Round Pick: Frank Ragnow
The Detroit Lions selected former Arkansas center Frank Ragnow with the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft last night. The pick was a surprise to everyone, including Ragnow himself. While picking Ragnow at 20th overall was a shock to almost everyone, it seems as though Lions general manager Bob Quinn had the plan in place for a long time.
Harold Landry is the Detroit Lions’ Best Option in the NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions are in desperate need of help along their defensive line. They ranked near the bottom of the league in nearly every statistic related to pressuring opposing quarterbacks in 2017, and they’ll need to fix that if they want to complete their defense in 2018. While it may seem that defensive tackle is a more pressing need for the Lions, it’s not a position that the Lions need to target immediately.
Detroit Lions Sign Tight End Luke Willson
The Detroit Lions have signed tight end Luke Willson to a one year deal, the team announced Wednesday morning. According to ESPN’s Adam Caplan, the deal is one year with $1.5 million guaranteed with the potential to reach over $2.5 million after incentives. Willson has spent all five of his years in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, primarily playing as a number two tight end on the depth chart. Over that time, Willson has compiled 89 receptions for 1,129 yards.
Addressing the Detroit Lions Lack of Defensive Tackle Depth
It seems the Detroit Lions always have a young defensive lineman on the come up. From the days of Willie Young to Ndamukong Suh and most recently Kerry Hyder, there’s always optimism regarding the future of the Lions defensive line. This year, however, was the first in recent memory where there wasn’t.
Tahir Whitehead Signs With the Oakland Raiders
Tahir Whitehead is off the market. The veteran linebacker has reportedly agreed to sign with the Oakland Raiders. According to reports, the deal is for three years, and worth over $18 million. More than half of that money is guaranteed. Whitehead entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection of the Detroit Lions. He played his high school football in New Jersey and then went to Temple for college. He initially played defensive back while with the Owls, but moved to linebacker before his junior season.
Fixing the Detroit Lions Running Back Problem
The Detroit Lions’ running game has been a mess for years. Just about everyone has seen the blame, from former head coach Jim Caldwell to former offensive line coach Ron Prince to running back Ameer Abdullah and everyone in between. However, since the team hasn’t had a 100-yard rushing game from a back since Reggie Bush on Thanksgiving day of 2013, it doesn’t matter who the blame is on; it needs to get fixed.
Detroit Lions Signing Running Back LeGarrette Blount
LeGarrette Blount is embarking on a new challenge. After winning his second straight Super Bowl, Blount is joining the Detroit Lions on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 31-year-old was part of a Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII over the same New England Patriots team he played for one year earlier which also took home the Lombardi Trophy at season’s end. Blount’s impact with the Eagles was much less pronounced than it was with the Pats.
Detroit Lions Sign General Manager Bob Quinn to Five-Year Extension
The Detroit Lions have signed general manager Bob Quinn to a five-year extension, the team announced Friday morning. The move comes only two days after Quinn’s hiring of former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as the team’s head coach going into the 2018 season. Quinn and Patricia both have ties to the Patriots, as Quinn was New England’s director of pro scouting prior to being hired as the Lions’ general manager.
Detroit Lions Franchise Tag Ezekiel Ansah
The Detroit Lions have used the franchise tag on defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, the team announced on their website Tuesday. The tag means that Ansah will receive $17.5 million next year according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport assuming the two parties can’t agree to a long-term deal. Ansah played 14 games in the 2017 season, finishing with 12 sacks and 44 tackles. While he has shown flashes of talent he has been wildly inconsistent, with nine of his 12 sacks coming in just three games.
Detroit Lions Hire Matt Patricia as Head Coach
The Detroit Lions have hired Matt Patricia as their head coach going into the 2018 season, the team announced in a press release Monday afternoon. The team fired head coach Jim Caldwell following a 9-7 season, his second consecutive such record. The firing came following a season in which hopes were high for a playoff run, especially as division rival Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings were decimated with injuries.
Previewing the Detroit Lions Backfield Going Into the 2018 Season
The Detroit Lions haven’t had a 100-yard rusher in a game since Reggie Bush on Thanksgiving day of 2013. Any Lions fan can tell you that off the top of their head. Most, however, were convinced that was going to change this past season. Former head coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter insisted that the running game would be a major focus, and reaffirmed so even after having very little success.
Week 14 Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions won a nailbiter in Tampa Bay Sunday, coming out with a 24-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit never trailed throughout the entire contest, clinching the game via a Matt Prater field goal with just 20 seconds remaining. The win brings the Lions above .500 to 7-6 on the season. However, they still sit three games behind the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North and are a long-shot for a playoff berth.
Week 13 Detroit Lions Keys to Victory
The Detroit Lions are moving on in to week 13 looking to rebound after a tough divisional loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings now have a death grip on the NFC North, but there’s still plenty of football to play. The Lions are still in the thick of a heated NFC playoff race. This week will see the Lions heading to Baltimore to face an AFC playoff hopeful Baltimore Ravens. Going on the road to face a team with a tough defense is a daunting task.
Week 13 Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions lost their second consecutive contest Sunday, falling 44-20 at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. As usual, Detroit got off to a rough start, with the Ravens holding a 20-0 lead at halftime. The Lions cut the score to 20-13 by the end of the third quarter, but they wouldn’t get any closer as Baltimore ran away with the victory. Detroit now sits at an even 6-6 on the season, tied with the 6-6 Green Bay Packers and four games behind the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North.
Week 10 Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns 38-24 Sunday at Ford Field for their second consecutive victory. They are now back to above .500 on the season at 5-4, but are still two games behind the 7-2 Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North lead. The home crowd set a Ford Field attendance record for a 1:00 game at 64,646, a surprising number for a seemingly lackluster matchup. But the now 0-9 Browns gave Detroit an early scare when they shot out to a 10-0 edge in the first quarter.
Week Nine Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-17 on Monday night at Lambeau Field. They now move to 4-4 on the season, two games behind the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North lead. After a tough three-game skid, this win should give the team some confidence as they enter the latter half of the year. The Lions had the game in control from the start, jumping out to a 14-3 advantage by halftime and never looking back.
Week Five Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions lost Sunday by a score of 27-24 at the hands of the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field. They now move to 3-2 on the season. For the first thirty minutes, the game went back and forth. As the second half began, however, the Panthers started to take control. Detroit almost completed yet another improbable comeback in the fourth quarter, but Carolina was able to close out the win. Here are three takeaways from the Detroit Lions week five defeat.
Week Three Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions lost a heartbreaker Sunday at Ford Field, as the Atlanta Falcons escaped with a 30-26 victory over the home team. Detroit now moves to 2-1 on the season. Atlanta jumped out to a 17-3 edge early and held that advantage throughout the majority of the contest. The Lions fought back, knotting up the score by the end of the third quarter, but their comeback attempt faltered after failing to convert three 1st-and-Goal opportunities in the game’s final seconds.
2017 Week Five NFL Injury Report
Week five saw players critical to their teams success go down with injuries. On this week’s 2017 Week Five NFL injury report, not only superstars left their respective games with injuries, but their 2017 season come to an abrupt end. One team that was decimated by injuries was the 0-5 New York Giants who essentially lost their entire receiving corps with various foot and ankle injuries against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Week Six Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions lost a wild contest Sunday at the Superdome, falling 52-35 to the New Orleans Saints. This is Detroit’s second consecutive defeat and third over their past four contests as the team moves to an even 3-3 on the season. It was a roller-coaster like game in New Orleans, with the Saints shooting out to a humiliating 45-10 advantage early in the third quarter.
Week Two Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions defeated the New York Giants 24-10 on Monday Night Football, moving to 2-0 on the season. They now stand alone atop the NFC North. Contrary to their usual fourth-quarter comebacks, the Lions never trailed for all 60 minutes of the impressive victory. Here are three takeaways from the team’s statement win: Matthew Stafford’s statline from the Lions week two victory won’t drop anyone’s jaw. The ninth-year veteran totaled only 122 yards on 5.8 yards per attempt.
Week Four Detroit Lions Takeaways
The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 14-7 on Sunday, moving to 3-1 on the year. They are now tied with the Green Bay Packers atop the NFC North. After a heartbreaking home loss last week at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons, the Lions were able to come back and win a huge divisional road game. Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s week four win. In a low-scoring affair like this one, the winner is usually determined by whichever team makes the most plays on defense.
Week Four Detroit Lions Keys to Victory
The Detroit Lions are coming off a gut-wrenching loss to the Atlanta Falcons in week three. The team currently stands at 2-1 and could very easily have been 3-0 coming into week four. The Lions are going to have to find a way to put that heartbreak behind them because, in week four, they are set to play their first divisional game, on the road, against the Minnesota Vikings. The 2-1 Vikings have been impressive so far this season, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
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