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Detroit’s defense comes face-to-face with its ugly past selves

Detroit’s defense comes face-to-face with its ugly past selves

Allowing nearly 32 points per game, the Lions defense is entering a territory we thought it had ditched for good.
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Detroit Lions stock report: 6 risers, 21 fallers against the Panthers

Detroit Lions stock report: 6 risers, 21 fallers against the Panthers

The biggest risers and fallers from the Detroit Lions’ demoralizing loss to the Carolina Panthers
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NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Biggest Area Of Concern For Each Team

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Biggest Area Of Concern For Each Team

Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season is in the books, so @AaronLemingNFL examines each team’s biggest area of concern heading into Week 5.
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What Detroit Lions fans want to know after Panthers loss

What Detroit Lions fans want to know after Panthers loss

Here are the questions Detroit Lions fans are asking after their team’s rough loss to the Carolina Panthers.
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Lions' Dan Campbell 'not talking' firing DC Kelvin Sheppard

Lions' Dan Campbell 'not talking' firing DC Kelvin Sheppard

After another dismal defensive showing, Dan Campbell said he's "not talking" about firing defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.
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NFL power rankings Week 5 see Bears, Browns, Giants, Patriots soar

NFL power rankings Week 5 see Bears, Browns, Giants, Patriots soar

NFL power rankings before Week 5 have Cowboys, Colts, Packers, Texans among teams to rise after NFL Week 4 games. Who is No. 1 ranked NFL team now?
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It finally feels like Lions' Super Bowl window is gone, but look at NFC

It finally feels like Lions' Super Bowl window is gone, but look at NFC

Just 5 NFC teams currently have winning records: The Vikings, Bears, 49ers, Seahawks and Giants. Where do Detroit Lions fit into NFL playoff mix?
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Week 5 power rankings: Detroit Lions fall, defense hammered by national media

Week 5 power rankings: Detroit Lions fall, defense hammered by national media

A look at where the Detroit Lions sit in the the NFL’s 2026 Week 5 power rankings.
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Dan Campbell gets passionate about offense ‘mediocrity,’ defensive fixes

Dan Campbell gets passionate about offense ‘mediocrity,’ defensive fixes

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell gave a passionate radio interview about the offense and defense struggles.
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The Lions have the NFL's worst defense and coach Dan Campbell has no quick fixes

The Lions have the NFL's worst defense and coach Dan Campbell has no quick fixes

Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have serious defensive issues
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Detroit Lions film study: Placing the blame for 20 defensive breakdowns vs. Panthers

Detroit Lions film study: Placing the blame for 20 defensive breakdowns vs. Panthers

Breaking down whether the coaching or the players deserve the most blame for the Lions defensive struggles
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These NFL coaches are feeling the heat early on

These NFL coaches are feeling the heat early on

Four weeks into the NFL season several head coaches are already facing pressure to turn their teams around.