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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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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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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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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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Detroit Lions 'were very much in on' Joey Porter Jr. trade

Detroit Lions 'were very much in on' Joey Porter Jr. trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys this week for a 2nd-round pick in 2028 and a conditional 6th-round choice in 2027
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5 things we learned from Dan Campbell in Week 4

5 things we learned from Dan Campbell in Week 4

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered thoughts on the Lions’ TE problem, DJ Wonnum, and Jack Campbell’s slow start.
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Key matchups for Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4

Key matchups for Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4

Can CB Will Lee III put the blanket on one of the NFL's top WRs? Here are our key matchups for Panthers-Lions . . .
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DJ Wonnum, Ben Bartch miss Detroit Lions practice

DJ Wonnum, Ben Bartch miss Detroit Lions practice

DJ Wonnum, who played for the Panthers in 2024-25, had his first 2 sacks of the season in the Lions' win over the New York Jets last week
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Lions mailbag: What’s with Jack Campbell’s slow start?

Lions mailbag: What’s with Jack Campbell’s slow start?

Diagnosing Jack Campbell’s problems in the Detroit Lions’ slow defensive start.
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Lions, Panthers injury report: 2 defensive starters added to Week 4 injury list

Lions, Panthers injury report: 2 defensive starters added to Week 4 injury list

Taking a closer look at the Lions and Panthers initial injury report for Week 4.
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NFL Week 4 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup

NFL Week 4 game picks: Odds and expert predictions for every matchup

The NFL schedule is loaded with important matchups in Week 4. Here's a breakdown of expert picks, predictions and the latest odds for every game.
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Ennis Rakestraw 'earned the right' to prove he can solve Lions' CB woes

Ennis Rakestraw 'earned the right' to prove he can solve Lions' CB woes

Ennis Rakestraw allowed 1 catch on 4 targets for 6 yards in his season debut in last week's win over the New York Jets