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NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith
The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place. The Detroit Lions got their edge rusher. The injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys added a receiver. Hours before the NFL's trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) got four-time Pro...
Browns trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions needing help after Aidan Hutchinson injury, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Za'Darius Smith re-signed with Cleveland to chase a Super Bowl, never imagining taking a detour through Detroit. The Browns agreed Tuesday to trade the experienced edge rusher to the Detroit Lions, who were looking to bolster their pass rush following star Aidan...
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...
