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Can Jared Goff and the Lions advance to their first Super Bowl, or will Brock Purdy and the 49ers end Detroit's dream season?
David Lombardi and Colton Pouncy133
The Lions could take advantage of the 49ers' vulnerable run defense, while San Francisco could try to exploit Detroit's secondary.
David Lombardi187
Chicago was up 26-14 with 4:15 to go on a day when nothing had gone right for Detroit. Then the Lions got down to business.
Colton Pouncy145
The Lions want to win the NFC North, then use that momentum for a long postseason run. What bumps might they suffer on their road?
Colton Pouncy47
The Lions are 6-2 coming out of their bye, and the midseason numbers show a strong run game, with the pass rush still a work in progress.
Colton Pouncy49
Detroit's offensive coordinator grew in prominence last year for his creative play calls, and the Lions have continued to benefit in 2023.
Nick Baumgardner72
Dan Campbell has always preached staying calm and following the process. His players are now doing the same, and it's led to a 4-1 start.
Colton Pouncy82
The Bucs are good, the Bengals are bad, the Steelers had another airplane mishap and people can't stop talking about Taylor Swift.
Josh Kendall398
The Lions, at 3-1, are atop the NFC North after Thursday's victory. "Send us anywhere," quarterback Jared Goff said. "We'll be ready."
Colton Pouncy193
Dan Campbell said: "We’ll get a little humble pie here," and maybe that's good for a Lions team that couldn't give its rowdy fans a win.
Colton Pouncy175
Detroit kept its poise Thursday in a 21-20 win over the defending Super Bowl champs. "We knew what we needed to do," Dan Campbell said.
Colton Pouncy351
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, RB David Montgomery and two rookies are among the players to consider from an offense that excelled in 2022.
Colton Pouncy19
What has been standing out in Allen Park: Jared Goff's leadership, the talent of Detroit's newest running backs and a UDFA cornerback.
Colton Pouncy70
Are Goff and the offense good to go? What is Hutchinson's ceiling in Year 2? We'll begin to explore the answers at offseason workouts.
Analyzing the Lions' decision to draft Alabama's Gibbs at No. 12 and what he and David Montgomery can do for their offense.
Nick Baumgardner and Colton Pouncy56
Poles addressed David Montgomery's departure, newcomers D'Onta Foreman and Robert Tonyan and the remaining needs on the offensive line.
Kevin Fishbain117
The Lions have filled some needs without breaking the bank during the legal tampering window. What awaits Wednesday and beyond?
Colton Pouncy65
Montgomery's three-year deal likely means Jamaal Williams is done in Detroit, but the former Bears rusher will arrive with upside.
Colton Pouncy64
The 25-year-old totaled 801 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 16 games with Chicago last season.
The Athletic Staff182
Fields talked about his hip injury, helping general manager Ryan Poles recruit free agents and more.
Adam Jahns and Kevin Fishbain56
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