Latest Brian Branch News

Lions activate safety Ifeatu Melifonwu off injured reserve

Dec. 21, 2024 17:29 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions activated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve on Saturday, putting him a step closer to making his season debut. Melifonwu was listed as questionable due to a hand injury for Sunday's game at Chicago. Safety Brian...

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

Dec. 16, 2024 16:15 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody cares,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record." Running back David...

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

Dec. 04, 2024 16:37 PM EST

Green Bay (9-3) at Detroit (11-1) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 6-6; Lions 9-3. Series record: Packers 106-77-7. Last meeting: Lions beat Packers...

Lions safety Brian Branch ejected after helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers' Bo Melton

Nov. 03, 2024 21:40 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected Sunday at Green Bay after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit to Packers receiver Bo Melton. Branch hit Melton near the Packers sideline after Jordan Love tried to connect with him on a deep pass on second-and-20 in...

Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC North

Nov. 03, 2024 20:52 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In their first outdoor game of the season, the Detroit Lions showed they could thrive even in lousy conditions as they took command of the NFC North. Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return, and the Lions converted two fourth downs into...