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Vikings lost a close game to the Lions in the margins. They'll need a cleanup to keep contending
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After the Minnesota Vikings were narrowly defeated by the thriving Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O'Connell invented an only-in-football noun to assess his team's not-quite-complete-enough performance. “It's just these little self-inflicteds,” O'Connell said,...
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this time with another memorable and resilient performance — plus a big boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title. ...
The Lions are rolling on a busy road with the Vikings a step ahead in the stacked NFC North
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The last game the Detroit Lions played in Minnesota was a triumphant visit, a six-point victory over the Vikings that sealed their first division title in 30 years. When the Lions return to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, they'll find the Vikings sitting in their...
Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions got their groove back offensively going into their bye week. Led by Jared Goff's perfect game, Detroit more than doubled its previous scoring average in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. “We’re...
Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
DETROIT (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. They are leaving Detroit in the league record books for all the wrong reasons. Jared Goff threw a perfect game — going 18 for 18 for 292 yards and three touchdowns — and...
Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night
Seattle (3-0) at Detroit (2-1) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Seahawks 1-1-1; Lions 2-1. Series record: Seahawks lead 13-5 Last meeting: Seahawks beat Lions 37-31 in OT on...
Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions' defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals' defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. The offensive faucet shut off in a hurry after the break. Then it was time for...
Players blame football fields, themselves as they slip and slide through the NFL's opening weekend
So many players had trouble with their footing on the NFL's opening weekend. It began with Isaiah Likely's touchdown-negating toe-tap at the back of the end zone at Arrowhead Stadium and continued throughout a waxy weekend that featured the Eagles and Packers slipping and sliding...
Lions All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell leaves practice with a foot injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell left practice Wednesday with a foot injury, potentially a major setback for a team with high expectations. Sewell, an All-Pro last season, was evaluated by the team's medical staff after leaving the practice...
Lions coach Dan Campbell says leg injury to Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be 'fine'
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, dressed in shorts, watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury. As a rookie last season, Gibbs rushed for 945 yards with 10 touchdowns along with...
