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Detroit Lions elevate DB for Panthers game
The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday that they have elevated safety Jalen Mills for their Sunday night game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. This is the second straight week Mills has been called up from the practice squad as the Lions navigate a bunch of injuries at safety. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph […]
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Week 4 preview: Madden 27 simulation
It’s time for yet another Madden 27 simulation to preview the Detroit Lions’ upcoming game. This week, the Lions head down south to take on the Carolina Panthers—a team they’ve only beaten on the road a single time in franchise history, and that was back in 1999. Can the Lions put at end to their […]
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers preview: 4 key stats
This will be the third meeting between the Lions and Panthers in the Dan Campbell era and the first in primetime. Neither of the previous two matchups was decided by fewer than two touchdowns, and Dave Canales, hosting his first primetime game at the helm, will already be the third different Panthers head coach Detroit […]
Detroit fans pick winner of Lions vs. Panthers in Week 4
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans two questions: Confidence plummeted after the Week 2 loss to the Bills, dropping below 50% for the first time in the Dan Campbell era; but after beating the Jets in Week 3, […]
Lions, Panthers injury designations: Detroit only has 1 player declared out
The Detroit Lions (2-1) and Carolina Panthers (1-2) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 4 matchup on “Sunday Night Football.” The Lions have a fairly light injury list, with only one player ruled out, while the Panthers will be down two starters, with four others questionable to play. Let’s take a look […]
5 things we learned from Dan Campbell in Week 4
On Friday morning, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke for the third and last time before the team’s Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers. Fridays tend to be a news dump, and this week was no exception. Campbell led off by announcing that the team was very much involved in trade talks for Joey […]
Detroit Lions injury update: Brian Branch nearly ready to return
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is apparently very close to returning to practice. After suffering a torn Achilles in early December last year, the All-Pro safety could show up in practice at any time. “He’s close. Yep, he’s close,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Friday morning. “He’s ready to go. [I’m] tired of listening […]
Dan Campbell admits Detroit Lions had significant interest in Joey Porter Jr.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed several reports that the team was in on trade discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers regarding Joey Porter Jr. The young cornerback was traded this week to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. But Campbell said that general manager Brad Holmes was active […]
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers preview, prediction: On Paper
The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers face off on Sunday night in a litmus test game for both franchises. Though the Panthers are 1-2 and the Lions are 2-1, both teams are very much considered a competitor for their respective divisions, and both are looking for a defining win to silence some of the doubters. […]
Lions vs. Panthers preview: 3 key matchups
It’s “Sunday Night Football” and the Detroit Lions have an opportunity to string together back-to-back wins when go on the road to take on the Carolina Panthers. Readers here at Pride of Detroit are spoiled. Truly. Before even getting to this key matchups article, coverage throughout the week have previewed this upcoming game from many […]
NFL predictions: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Panthers in Week 4
The Detroit Lions (2-1) and Carolina Panthers (1-2) will close out the Sunday slate of NFL games in Week 4, when the two battle it out on “Sunday Night Football.” “Going out to their place, ‘Sunday Night Football,’ Charlotte, North Carolina,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said of this upcoming matchup. “It’ll be loud. It’s going […]
9 Detroit Lions trade targets after missing out on Joey Porter Jr.
If you somehow didn’t hear the news already, the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded former second-round draft pick Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. And while I am not among the fans hitting the panic button, more than five weeks prior to the […]
Lions, Panthers injury report: DJ Wonnum returns to practice on Thursday
The Detroit Lions (2-1) and Carolina Panthers (1-2) were back on the practice field on Thursday as they prepare for their primetime matchup on Sunday night. The Lions got some good news Thursday as starting EDGE DJ Wonnum returned to practice, a great sign for Detroit’s pass rush. Let’s take a look at Thursday’s injury […]
Before the Roar: Previewing Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers
We are back with your Week 4 episode of, “Before the Roar,” where myself and my good friend Meko Scott break down the Detroit Lions’ upcoming matchup against the Carolina Panthers. After a close win in Week 3 over the New York Jets at home, Detroit is back on the road in a primetime slot […]
6 Detroit Lions coordinator takeaways: Why the increase in zone coverage
It was another news-heavy day from Allen Park, with all three coordinators meeting with the media prior to the Detroit Lions’ Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers. Here are my biggest takeaways from those press conferences. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing Derrick Brown is a problem Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is unquestionably the most […]
Kelvin Sheppard defends Detroit Lions’ odd hail mary defense
At the end of the first half of the Detroit Lions’ Week 3 game against the New York Jets, the Jets had eight seconds left to cut into Detroit’s lead. On the first play, the Lions deployed a common defense, which was to have several defensive backs lined up deep, and another set of players […]
Detroit Lions announce low-cost, same-day ticket program
On Thursday, the Detroit Lions announced the beginning of a new ticketing option for fans. In short, the Lions are setting aside a pool of standing-room only tickets available only to purchase on-site on the same day of upcoming Lions home games. Here are the full details, as provided by an official statement from the […]
We set commenting records with the new SB Nation app
A month ago we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past month and have been using it. The goal with this app was to make it easier to join […]
5 Qs Lions vs. Panthers preview: Bryce Young’s inconsistencies and a bruised Carolina roster
For the second time this season, the Detroit Lions are in primetime—this time on Sunday night. We had the pleasure of connecting with Walker Clement, the Deputy Brand Manager for Cat Scratch Reader, to give us some insight into this Panthers team ahead of this week’s matchup. We learned about the “Jekyll and Hyde” nature […]
Should the Detroit Lions have made the Joey Porter Jr. trade?
It’s easy to say a team should make a trade in the NFL when you don’t know exactly what the price would be. But last night, the hypothetical became reality. The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. The price? While there is still a missing piece to this deal—a contract […]
Joey Porter Jr. trade: Dallas Cowboys, not Detroit Lions, acquire Steelers CB
The Detroit Lions were reportedly interested in trading for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., but they lost out to the Dallas Cowboys. Late on Wednesday night, it was reported that the Cowboys are sending a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick for the disgruntled cornerback. At this point, it isn’t clear if […]
Lions coach Tashard Choice pushing Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Bijan Robinson competition
Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson are linked by many factors. The two were selected four picks apart in the 2023 NFL Draft, with Robinson going eighth overall and Gibbs going 12th. They were also linked by contract negotiations this offseason, with Robinson blinking first. He received a three-year, $66.75 million contract with Atlanta, and Gibbs […]
Lions, Panthers injury report: 2 defensive starters added to Week 4 injury list
The Detroit Lions (2-1) will take on the Carolina Panthers (1-2) on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 4, and while the Lions were on the practice field, the Panthers held a walkthrough. The Lions have only a handful of names on this week’s initial injury list—including two new additions—but the Panthers are dealing with several […]
Lions coach Dan Campbell weighs in on reviewable pass interference
It seems like every week in the NFL, there’s a game that is heavily impacted by a controversial pass interference call. This past week, the Los Angeles Rams fell victim to a controversial call against the Denver Broncos. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace intercepted a Bo Nix pass in the red zone with just over a […]
5 Lions vs. Panthers thoughts after watching Carolina’s loss to Browns
To begin my scouting of the Detroit Lions’ next opponent, I like to watch their most recent game played. For the Carolina Panthers, that means checking in on their 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. I took notes during the game, and here are my five biggest takeaways on what it may […]
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