Amik Robertson earned a ton of praise for his work handling the task of moving from the inside to outside cornerback in Chicago.
Graham Glasgow will return to the starting lineup Monday against the 49ers, but Christian Mahogany played well in his first NFL start.
Detroit's defense has been ravaged by injury, especially at the linebacker position. Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Derrick Barnes have all missed action this season. Over 20 players on the Lions' roster have ended up on the injured reserve list at some point this season.
But for him to make that play today and then finish it in the end zone, that’s what he’s capable of, and going to be more of that hopefully.”
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
The Detroit Lions' game against the 49ers next week might not even matter anymore, or it could end up meaning everything.
The Detroit Lions are a win and one Minnesota Vikings loss vs. Seattle or Green Bay from clinching the top NFC playoff seed and NFC North.
Dan Campbell shared an update on the possible return of a defender who played in all 17 games last season for the Lions.
The Detroit Lions picked up their 13th win Sunday, the most in franchise history, with a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 16.
With two games to go, here's what the Lions need to have happen to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and secure a first-round bye.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end Sam LaPorta connected on a trick play the club calls the "stumble bum" on Sunday in a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field that improved Detroit's record to 13-2.