According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have traded veteran QB Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick. From ESPN: As part of that pursuit, the Falcons and Ryan pushed back a $7.5 million roster bonus originally due March 18 back five days to Monday to … Read more
This past Sunday was a great day to be a fan of the Detroit Lions and a not so great day if you are a fan of the Atlanta Falcons. But for Falcons’ RB Todd Gurley, it was a day he wishes never happened. As you have seen by now, rather than going down and … Read more
If you have ever had the opportunity to listen in to a press conference with Detroit Lions beat writers and either a player or coach, you have likely walked away baffled at some of the questions that are asked by professional journalists. If you have not yet had the opportunity to listen in, I have … Read more
Ever since the day Matthew Stafford was drafted by the Detroit Lions, he has been a lightning rod, not only around these parts but around NFL Nation. This is especially true when comparing Stafford to other quarterbacks around the league. A while back it was Stafford vs. Kirk Cousins (Stafford dominated) and now it is … Read more
While the Detroit Lions offered some encouraging reports about the health of Jarrad Davis, Travis Swanson, and Taylor Decker earlier today, it’s an injury update from the other land of lakes that should grab the attention of fans. Sam Bradford (knee) is out Sunday. Mike Zimmer: "He's feeling better, he's just not ready to play." — Chad … Read more
The Lions beat the Falcons 33-30 on Sunday on a last-minute TD pass from Matthew Stafford to Golden…wait…what? They reviewed what? A 10-second WHAT?!? So, I stand corrected. The Lions fell to the Falcons 30-26 to fall to 2-1 on the season. Here are the three biggest takeaway from that game. FINAL PLAY FIASCO Lions … Read more
After dismantling the New York Giants 24-10 on Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions are 2-0 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. But are they for real? Heading into the 2017 regular season, each of the Lions first two opponents (Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants) were thought of as playoff … Read more
By the looks of it, Super Bowl LI is going to be one heck of a game between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. Tom Brady will look to cement his place in history even further, while Matt Ryan will do everything he can to win his first Super Bowl. You may have seen … Read more
Can’t decide whether to pick the Pats or the Falcons? Stumped on the Brady vs Ryan debate? Well have no fear, Jimmy Fallon and a bunch of puppies are here! The puppies usually do a pretty good job picking winners of March Madness and the Super Bowl, so maybe Fallon’s onto something here. Regardless, it … Read more
When the NFL Pro Bowl teams were announced in late December, it came as a bit of a surprise that not a single player from the Detroit Lions made the NFC roster. At the time of the announcement, the Lions were sitting in first place in the NFC North, controlling their own destiny for a … Read more
NOTE: The views expressed in this EDITORIAL do not necessarily reflect the views of Detroit Sports Nation or a majority of its writers and should not be misconstrued as such. The views contained within are the views of the author and the author alone. To have success in the NFL on the offensive side of the football, … Read more
It looks like a couple of fellow NFL quarterbacks are making the best of their offseason. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan teamed up with their wives to win a church league basketball championship. The Stafford’s and the Ryan’s helped lead Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta to the league title. … Read more
