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Tagged: Detroit Lions (49 Results)

Jan
19

Can the Lions roar their way to the NFC Championship Game?

The Detroit Lions are one win away from the NFC Championship Game. The last time they were there was during the 1991 season. However, they lost to the eventual Super Bowl XXVI champions Washington Redskins.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Can the Lions roar their way to the NFC Championship Game?

The Detroit Lions are one win away from the NFC Championship Game. The last time they were there was during the 1991 season. However, they lost to the eventual Super Bowl XXVI champions Washington Redskins.  more »

Dec
20

Sam LaPorta continues to make history for Lions

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes have developed quality NFL tight ends like Noah Fant, Dallas Clark, T.J. Hockenson, and George Kittle. They can add Sam LaPorta to that list even if he hasn’t finished his rookie season with the Detroit Lions.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Sam LaPorta continues to make history for Lions

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes have developed quality NFL tight ends like Noah Fant, Dallas Clark, T.J. Hockenson, and George Kittle. They can add Sam LaPorta to that list even if he hasn’t finished his rookie season with the Detroit Lions.  more »

Dec
13

Hill, Waddle lead the league in an impressive receiving statistic

“Defense wins championships” is an often-used sports cliché. However, teams must generate enough points for them to win. A reliable passing attack in the NFL helps move the chains and putMore scores on the board. That said, it’s no wonder the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions are succeeding on that side of the ball. Less

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Hill, Waddle lead the league in an impressive receiving statistic

“Defense wins championships” is an often-used sports cliché. However, teams must generate enough points for them to win. In the NFL, a reliable passing attack helps move the chains and put scores on the board. That said, it’s no wonder the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions are having success on that side of the ball.  more »

Nov
24

Lions drop another Thanksgiving game

Unfortunately, history hasn’t been on the Lions’ side during Thanksgiving games. They’ve lost their last six games during the holiday, three of which were against the Chicago Bears. The Lions also lost to the Minnesota Vikings in 2017, the Houston Texans in 2020, and the Buffalo Bills last year.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Lions drop another Thanksgiving game

Aside from turkey for dinner, a Detroit Lions football game is a customary Thanksgiving tradition. Regardless of their record, they have played a game during the American holiday since the 1930s. However, their fans are hoping for a good result this year, given that their beloved squad is 8-2 coming into their showdown against the Green Bay Packers.  more »

Nov
20

Lions go 8-2 after thrilling Week 11 win

The Chicago Bears had a 98.8 percent win probability after Cairo Santos’ 39-yard field goal conversion stretched their lead to 12, 26-14. However, that deficit did not deter the Detroit Lions from completing a come-from-behind win with a little over four minutes left in regulation.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Lions go 8-2 after thrilling Week 11 win

The Chicago Bears had a 98.8 percent win probability after Cairo Santos’ 39-yard field goal conversion stretched their lead to 12, 26-14. However, that deficit did not deter the Detroit Lions from completing a come-from-behind win with a little over four minutes left in regulation.  more »

Oct
31

Jahmyr Gibbs has arrived!

Jahmyr Gibbs had to share his first rushing touchdown at Ford Field with the Detroit Lions home crowd. After all, his success directly affects the team and their fans. The former Alabama standout did not disappoint when given more touches on offense.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Fantasy News: Jahmyr Gibbs has arrived!

Jahmyr Gibbs had to share his first rushing touchdown at Ford Field with the Detroit Lions home crowd. After all, his success directly affects the team and their fans. The former Alabama standout did not disappoint when given more touches on offense.  more »

May
12

NFL announces 2023 season opener - Detroit at Kansas City

The NFL announced that the 2023 season will begin with the upstart Detroit Lions playing reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City on Thursday, September 7th at Arrowhead Stadium. Historically, the defendingMore NFL champion has kicked off the season with a Thursday night game, but the primetime spot is new for the Lions. Detroit has never played in the kickoff game since its inception in 2002, and last year they were not scheduled for any primetime games before being flexed into a Sunday night game the final week of the season. Less

Source: Detroit Free Press

Jan
4

NFL flexes Lions vs. Packers to Sunday Night Football

The NFL announced on Monday that the Green Bay Packers will play the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football on January 8th. Green Bay can clinch a wild-card spot with a win, while Detroit needs a win plus a Seattle loss to the Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs.

Source: NFL.com

Podcast: December 9 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 14 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RotoWire.  more »

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