Lions Will Try To Close Gap Against Surging Vikings
For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title.
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For the Detroit Lions, this may be the final chance to stay in the race for a division title.
The NFC North leader from Minnesota visits Ford Field this year, and carries a two-game edge over the Lions. So this is a particularly huge game for the hosts.
The Lions announced the move Tuesday, which also happened to be Thornton's 28th birthday.
Was this a dirty play?
The Detroit Lions announced today that their 78th Thanksgiving Day Classic November 23 against the Minnesota Vikings will feature a halftime performance by multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET.
The Detroit Lions haven't lost a game against the NFC North, and they can really tighten the division race if they win this week.
The Detroit Lions will be without defensive end Ziggy Ansah for a second straight week as he continues to deal with a back injury.
Earl Thomas bounced back from a broken leg that had him contemplating retirement to reclaiming his place as the NFL's top safety.
Aaron Donald held out all spring and summer from Los Angeles Rams activities, finally reporting for duty right before the regular season began without the new contract he'd been seeking.
The Detroit Lions announced that paperless standing room tickets for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, November 23 at 12:30 PM are on sale now.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have waived-injured T Greg Robinson.
NFL ON CBS analyst Adam Archuleta gives his input on the Week 10 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions, and more.
"We went into this game thinking that this needed to be a statement game," Tate said.
Matthew Stafford passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns to Marvin Jones, and the Detroit Lions snapped a three-game losing streak.
The Detroit Lions have ruled out offensive tackle Greg Robinson against the Green Bay Packers.
It's official -- the Pontiac Silverdome will be demolished in December.
The Detroit Lions announced that paperless standing room tickets for their game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, November 12 at 1 PM are on sale now.
If there has been one glaring weakness for the Lions that would be the offensive line.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent G Don Barclay and waived T Dan Skipper. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Lelito played in two games this season for the Lions.
Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against Pittsburgh because of a shoulder injury.
Guests can download the Detroit Lions Mobile App and enable notifications to receive real-time traffic updates, as well as in-stadium wayfinding, on Lions Game Day.
A break in the schedule gave Detroit's beleaguered offensive line a chance to rest and recover.
The Detroit Lions are opening Ford Field gates 30 minutes early (6 PM) and encouraging fans to wear blue to their primetime game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, October 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
A former school bus driver is suing Mattawan Consolidated Schools, alleging wrongful termination after offering bags of candy to students, some of which contained "brief Christian messages."
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
Student organizers at Community High School also inspired several other schools in Ann Arbor to do the same.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
"Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video of her and her siblings pleading for their mother's return, days after her disappearance.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Snow showers return later on Thursday.