Author: Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions converted a fake punt and a pass to offensive tackle Penei Sewell to defeat the division-leading Minnesota Vikings.

Jared Goff threw TDs to three different receivers, the defense did enough and special teams executed a fake punt in Detroit’s 34-23 win over Minnesota.

Jared Goff threw for 340 yards and two TDs and D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams ran for scores as the Lions beat the Jaguars 40-14 at Ford Field.

Tyler Bass’ 45-yard field goal with two seconds lifted Buffalo to a 28-25 win over Detroit, ending the Lions’ three-game winning streak.

After winning their third straight game Sunday, the Detroit Lions are starting to look like legitimate playoff contenders.

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp expressed confidence in head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes in a rare meeting with reporters Wednesday.

Jamaal Williams, who leads the Detroit Lions with 77 carries and 332 yards rushing, is poised to play as the lead back for the third consecutive game.

Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center, said she believes researchers are close to being able to diagnose CTE in the living

Detroit Lions coaches scripted practice Monday, but were not on the field as players led their teammates through drills.

The Detroit Lions snapped the NFL’s longest preseason losing streak Saturday, winning an exhibition game for the first time since Aug. 24, 2018.