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Jahmyr Gibbs as this generation's Barry Sanders? 'He's 1 of 1'

Jahmyr Gibbs as this generation's Barry Sanders? 'He's 1 of 1'

Jahmyr Gibbs evoked memories of Barry Sanders with his 17-yard TD run for Lions against the Jets and ranks 4th in the NFL in rushing after 3 games.
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Detroit Lions picks vs Panthers: A battle of flailing defenses?

Detroit Lions picks vs Panthers: A battle of flailing defenses?

Six Free Press sports writers make their picks in the Detroit Lions' Week 4 game vs the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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NFL predictions: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Panthers in Week 4

NFL predictions: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Panthers in Week 4

Predicting what the Detroit Lions will do to earn a victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 4 of the 2026 season.
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Lions-Panthers scouting report: Is defense ready for ascending Bryce Young?

Lions-Panthers scouting report: Is defense ready for ascending Bryce Young?

The Detroit Lions visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football, still with significant questions in the secondary.
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Detroit Lions ready to face defense nearly as depleted as theirs

Detroit Lions ready to face defense nearly as depleted as theirs

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said the Detroit Lions have 'played around with' using a holder to help Jake Bates place kickoffs in the zone
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Kelvin Sheppard defends Detroit Lions’ odd hail mary defense

Kelvin Sheppard defends Detroit Lions’ odd hail mary defense

The Detroit Lions utilized an odd strategy to defend the hail mary, but defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard defended it.
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6 Detroit Lions coordinator takeaways: Why the increase in zone coverage

6 Detroit Lions coordinator takeaways: Why the increase in zone coverage

The biggest takeaways from Week 4 of Detroit Lions coordinators, including an explanation on the zone coverage increase.
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Lions took Blake Miller over Monroe Freeling in draft, happy they did

Lions took Blake Miller over Monroe Freeling in draft, happy they did

Blake Miller, the 17th pick in this year's draft, and Monroe Freeling, No. 19, will start at RT for the Lions and Panthers, respectively, this week.
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Who on the Bears will keep up with the Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq?

Who on the Bears will keep up with the Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq?

Rookie Jets’ tight end Kenyon Sadiq is proving to be a problem early in his career.
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In the zone? Lions defense looks different this year, and for good reason

In the zone? Lions defense looks different this year, and for good reason

The Lions are playing zone coverage on 76.9% of their snaps so far this season, up from 63.1% of the time last year according to TruMedia
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As QB injuries mount, Lions' Jared Goff is one of NFL's premier ironmen

As QB injuries mount, Lions' Jared Goff is one of NFL's premier ironmen

Jared Goff will make his 73rd straight start this week against the Carolina Panthers, second among active QBs behind Josh Allen.
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Ben Johnson reminded us brainpower is Jared Goff's secret weapon

Ben Johnson reminded us brainpower is Jared Goff's secret weapon

Bears coach Ben Johnson made a subtle dig at Jared Goff's lack of mobility earlier this week. But the Detroit Lions QB wins games with his mind.