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Wild Card Weekend: Lions Prepare for Dallas Showdown

July 22, 2015January 3, 2015 by Matt Fossen

It’s the first weekend of 2015, and that means that the Detroit Lions are now foraying to Arlington, Texas for only their third playoff appearance of the millennium. Undoubtedly tomorrow’s game with the Cowboys has been deemed one of the most interesting Wild Card matchups of recent memory. But if history tells us anything –especially … Read more

Lions’ Defense Fights Packers, Offense Falls Apart

December 29, 2014December 29, 2014 by Matt Fossen

I knew I’d have to write this analysis eventually, and admittedly I still don’t even know if my own thoughts can somehow bring to light a refreshing, new take on the Lions’ performance. The fact is -for better or for worse- that the Lions lost to the Packers 30-20 in a pivotal contest that was … Read more

It is Here: Lions Head to Showdown in Green Bay

December 28, 2014December 27, 2014 by Matt Fossen

It is here. But before we can discuss what is here, it’s necessary to briefly review where we’ve been. In short, the Detroit Lions’ 2014 season has been full of highs and lows as well as adversities and triumphs. In many ways, 2014 has really offered everything a fan could ever ask (and not ask) … Read more

Lions Beat Bears, Prepare for War in Green Bay

December 22, 2014 by Matt Fossen

Through a frenetic and important weekend of football, we seemingly saw every proverbial plot twist possible in the Lions’ journey to the playoffs. After feeling great on Saturday evening via indirect triumph, the Lions managed to nearly lose in sloppy fashion on Sunday afternoon, yet ultimately overcame lethargy to beat a divisional rival on the … Read more

Lions Handle Bucs, Prepare for Vikes, Bears, and Pack

December 8, 2014 by Matt Fossen

In a season full of inconsistency and anomalies, the Lions showed some elements of continuity in yesterday’s 34-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. More than continuity, perhaps; the Lions actually exhibited symmetry. Yes, the Lions beat Tampa Bay in virtually the same way they manhandled the Bears on Thanksgiving. In both games, the Lions … Read more

At 8-4 and Playoff Hopes Alive, Lions Host Struggling Bucs

December 6, 2014 by Matt Fossen

It’s anyone’s guess what some of the Lions’ first thoughts were following last week’s drubbing of the Bears, but undoubtedly the team was happy knowing that this week was next. Now, at 8 and 4 and in the middle of the wild card hunt, the Lions get a fortuitous post-Thanksgiving blessing; a date with the … Read more

Lions Beat Down Bears, Show Ability to Light Up Scoreboard

November 28, 2014 by Matt Fossen

It was the 75th Thanksgiving game in Lions’ history, but perhaps the first time since Week 1 that the Lions manhandled their opponent. With a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in front of a sold out Detroit crowd, the Lions have now propelled themselves to 8-4 and showed significant offensive life for the first … Read more

Lions: Another Road Loss, the Offense Issue, and Finishing

November 24, 2014 by Matt Fossen

As far as painful road losses go, the Detroit Lions checked off all boxes in 34-9 defeat to the New England Patriots yesterday. It’s hard to gauge if it was their worst football of the season (although admittedly expected by some), but yesterday the Lions exhibited all of their worst conceivable characteristics; it was an … Read more

Lions Travel to New England, Need Turnovers and Points

November 23, 2014November 22, 2014 by Matt Fossen

A week after being beat down by the Arizona Cardinals and losing traction in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions now get an unforgivable date with the New England Patriots. A trip to Foxborough looks quite ominous for the Lions, but also poses a major opportunity for Detroit to dispel any skeptics of their grit. … Read more

Lions Lose to Cards, Margin Narrows with Green Bay

November 17, 2014 by Matt Fossen

Two things had to happen to the Lions eventually, and perhaps yesterday was the inevitable moment of faith for Detroit. No one could really expect the Lions to sustain their near month long string of comeback victories; certainly their proclivity to win far-but-not-gone games in the final transpiring seconds had to give out at some … Read more

Lions Travel to Arizona Seeking 8th Victory, #1 Seed

November 16, 2014November 15, 2014 by Matt Fossen

If anyone would’ve said a decade ago that the top game of Week 11 in the NFL was a matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals, they would’ve been mocked for heresy. In the near century of professional football’s existence, there have been very few times that a Lions and Cardinals matchup has … Read more

Lions Snatch Third Consecutive Comeback, Beat Miami Late

November 10, 2014 by Matt Fossen

In the words upon words that have been written about the Detroit Lions this season, nothing has been more fitting than the reinstatement of the title “Cardiac Cats” as their unofficial moniker. Truthfully the phrase dates back to the start of the Matthew Stafford era, but for a third straight week the Lions made every … Read more

Lions Battle Falcons to End, Win 22-21

October 28, 2014October 26, 2014 by Matt Fossen

Amazing.

In their first ever trip to England, the Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 in not only exciting but also polarizing fashion.

Lions Travel to London, Search to Keep NFC North Control

October 28, 2014October 25, 2014 by Matt Fossen

The Detroit Lions will meet the Atlanta Falcons tomorrow for the 36^th time in franchise history, but uniquely for the first time in neither Detroit nor Atlanta. The Lions are instead in London this week as part of the NFL’s 2014 International Series campaign, taking them to 90,000 person capacity Wembley Stadium.

Stafford, Tate Key in Gutsy Lions 24-23 Win

October 22, 2014October 20, 2014 by Matt Fossen

It was hardly pretty, but the Detroit Lions somehow found a way to stunningly defeat the New Orleans Saints 24-23 yesterday. By narrowly outracing Drew Brees and company with a pair of late touchdowns and a key interception, Detroit still maintains its control of the NFC North at 5-2 as it prepares to travel to … Read more

Lions Host Marathon with Saints, Win 24-23

March 4, 2015October 19, 2014 by Matt Fossen

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints gave the Detroit Lions a strong fight today, although the Lions ultimately won 24-23 in the closing moments. The game was defined early on by a string of three and outs for both sides while the Lions struggled offensively and the Saints could only rely on Detroit penalties to … Read more