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Lions defense still has holes, but the big-play sieve was mostly fixed against Jets

Lions defense still has holes, but the big-play sieve was mostly fixed against Jets

After allowing 23 explosive gains in their first 2 games, the Lions gave up 7 more in Sunday's win over the New York Jets
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Joey Porter Jr. trade: Weighing the pros, cons of Detroit Lions making the move

Joey Porter Jr. trade: Weighing the pros, cons of Detroit Lions making the move

Discussing the pros and cons of the Detroit Lions making a trade for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.
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Lions winners and losers: Run defense steps up, Roger McCreary does not

Lions winners and losers: Run defense steps up, Roger McCreary does not

Free Press sports writer Rainer Sabin highlights the best and worst performances from the Detroit Lions' 31-24 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Ford Field.
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Lions grades vs Jets, as Jahmyr Gibbs runs wild

Lions grades vs Jets, as Jahmyr Gibbs runs wild

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 99 yards rushing, 65 yards receiving and 3 TDs, including the winner with 2:25 to play on Sunday.
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Detroit Lions' gutsy blitz call brings back glory of defenses past

Detroit Lions' gutsy blitz call brings back glory of defenses past

Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's blitz call in the final minute channeled the gutsy attitude his old boss enjoyed with the Detroit Lions.
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Detroit Lions Week 3 snap counts: Breaking down defensive changes vs. Jets

Detroit Lions Week 3 snap counts: Breaking down defensive changes vs. Jets

Exploring the Detroit Lions’ defensive changes in Week 3 vs. Jets and why they made them.
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The secondary is bad, but the Detroit Lions are not

The secondary is bad, but the Detroit Lions are not

Don’t let late-game coverage breakdowns blind you: the Lions are winning games while building the plane in the air.
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Detroit Lions know relying on stars isn't always enough to win in NFL

Detroit Lions know relying on stars isn't always enough to win in NFL

“Those role players are big,” Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said earlier this month. “I think ... it gives you that little edge.”
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Joey Porter trade rumors: Detroit Lions have contacted Steelers

Joey Porter trade rumors: Detroit Lions have contacted Steelers

The Detroit Lions are one of a handful of teams who have inquired about a Joey Porter Jr. trade.
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Detroit Lions picks vs Jets: A must-win game in Week 3? Yep

Detroit Lions picks vs Jets: A must-win game in Week 3? Yep

Five Free Press sports writers make their Week 3 NFL picks for the Detroit Lions vs the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Dallas Cowboys among teams calling Steelers about Joey Porter Jr trade

Dallas Cowboys among teams calling Steelers about Joey Porter Jr trade

Steelers receive trade calls from pair of NFC teams on Joey Porter Jr
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3 NFL games to watch before Bears MNF matchup

3 NFL games to watch before Bears MNF matchup

The Bears aren't taking the field Sunday but here are a few games worth keeping an eye on.