Packers-Lions Preview Capsule
GREEN BAY (2-1-1) at DETROIT (1-3)
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GREEN BAY (2-1-1) at DETROIT (1-3)
Following a 22-0 victory over Buffalo last week, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called the offense "terrible" and was critical of the plan spearheaded by coach Mike McCarthy.
The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal to add depth because of the possible loss of starting guard T.J. Lang.
Former NFL star and Detroit Lions executive Matt Millen is stepping away from his TV analyst job for the rest of this season to focus on his health.
The Detroit Lions have waived cornerback Dee Virgin.
Last year, the Detroit Lions started 3-1 and didn't make the playoffs — so what happens in September doesn't have to define the season.
Golden Tate caught the pass from Matthew Stafford in stride along the sideline, then slowed briefly to hold the ball out and show it to the defender before going into the end zone to put the Detroit Lions ahead with just over 2 minutes left in the game.
Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dak Prescott saw single coverage by a linebacker on Ezekiel Elliott with the Dallas Cowboys trying to get in position for a winning field goal against the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Eric Lee to the active roster from the practice squad.
DETROIT (1-2) at DALLAS (1-2)
The vibes are vastly different for a pair of 1-2 teams trying to put rough starts behind them.
Barry Sanders shook hands with fans, posed for pictures and engaged in small talk outside a suite at Ford Field before the Detroit Lions opened the season against the New York Jets.
A day after their first win of the season, the change in the mood of the previously winless Detroit Lions was evident.
Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night.
Bill Belichick has a chance to knock off another branch from his coaching tree. The five-time Super Bowl-winning coach has had his staff trimmed by NFL teams many times.
NEW ENGLAND (1-1) at DETROIT (0-2)
The Detroit Lions signed cornerback DeShawn Shead, a possible indication they're not certain cornerback Darius Slay will be cleared to play New England.
After a blowout loss in Week 1 raised concerns about the team's tenacity and commitment level, the Lions rallied gamely Sunday at San Francisco.
A blowout loss at home followed by a spirited comeback attempt by Matthew Stafford that fell just short.
Richard Sherman wasn't in a celebratory mood after his first win with the San Francisco 49ers.
Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history.
Sam Darnold rolled right and made a rookie move, lobbing a football across the field that was picked off and returned for a touchdown.
Sam Darnold showed he could recover from a careless mistake — a promising trait for any rookie quarterback.
Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell.
