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Packers head into their bye week seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers head into their bye week having complicated their path to an NFC North title after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions. But they’re in a much better position than they were at this point last...
Lions looking like a contender as expected, leaning on Jared Goff's arm, run game and playmaking DBs
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender. “I feel like we can beat anybody in the league,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. Detroit is 7-1 for the first time since 1956 despite its defense...
Lions safety Brian Branch ejected after helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers' Bo Melton
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...
Packers QB Jordan Love plays through groin injury against Lions but throws critical pick-6
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was playing at less than full strength and missing his usual starting center. That combination proved costly in the Packers’ 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. One week after a groin strain...
Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC North
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...
Packers dealing with injury issues in secondary while QB Jordan Love's status remains uncertain
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love’s status remains uncertain, the Packers know their secondary will be at less than full strength Sunday against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. The Packers (6-2) released an injury report Friday that ruled out...
Two of NFC's hottest teams face off as North-leading Lions visit Green Bay
Detroit (6-1) at Green Bay (6-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Lions 6-1; Packers 4-4 Series record: Packers lead 106-76-7 Last meeting: Packers beat the Lions 29-22 in...
NFC North showdown has Lions' high-powered offense facing Packers' ball-hawking defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have a big-time offense. The Green Bay Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The NFL’s highest-scoring offense and the league leader in takeaways will face off Sunday when the NFC North-leading Lions (6-1) visit the...
Packers' QB Love doesn't practice but says there's a 'realistic' chance he plays against Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn’t practice Wednesday. However he remained hopeful about the possibility of playing Sunday after a strained groin prevented him from finishing a 30-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. "I’ve made...
Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun
DETROIT (AP) — Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat that he didn't have a permit to carry, authorities said. Chief James White...
