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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Lions’ plan for left guard heading into Week 1 sounds like a recipe for disaster

A position battle that's stretching into the season is one thing, but the Detroit Lions' potential Week 1 plan at left guard is as far from ideal as it gets.

Lions trade proposal moves first-round pick for son of NFL legend
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Why Dan Campbell and the Lions hold the Saints in such high regard

Campbell spent five seasons as an assistant to Payton and credits the Saints coach.

Jared Goff And Teammates Highlight Growth And Grit Ahead Of Week One

The Lions enter Week One carrying a renewed sense of purpose and cohesion, blending emerging talent with veteran leadership.

6 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ associate/assistant head coaches Week 1 pressers

The Detroit Lions have a pretty unique power structure amongst their coaching staff this year. Scottie Montgomery, previously the assistant head coach and running backs coach, is now the associate...

Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs gets good news from NFL experts

Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs is already getting praise.

NOTEBOOK: Gibbs ready for bigger role

Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ role, figuring out the LG spot and more.

3 reasons to believe in a DPOY-caliber season from Aidan Hutchinson in 2026

Aidan Hutchinson is in prime position to do what no Detroit Lion has ever done.

Executives are forecasting a history-making season ahead for Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is being predicted to win Offensive Player of the Year honors by NFL executives in an ESPN piece ahead of the 2026 season.

Jared Goff has a notable streak he's well-positioned to continue this season

Jared Goff has the NFL's longest active streak going in one notable statistical area, and he can put himself in some rare air if he continues it well into this season.

Lions injury update: Detroit enters Week 1 with clean bill of health

The Detroit Lions had their first practice of Week 1 on Tuesday, and they started the day with about as good of a health situation as you could hope for. Of the 52 players on their active roster...

Dan Campbell Highlights Team Growth And Role Players’ Impact

Campbell's candid acknowledgment—“those little spots of guys that we got a job for”—underscores their strategic importance.

Detroit Lions considering left guard rotation for Week 1

During training camp, the Detroit Lions were hoping to have a full-on competition between Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch (also, Juice Scruggs) for the starting left guard job. Unfortunately,...

Tom Kennedy is set to get promoted for Lions' Week 1 game against Saints

Dan Campbell let slip that Kennedy would be on the active roster for their first game of the season.

Analyst stunningly projects Lions' 2026 offense to be worse than their top rival

The Detroit Lions might have one of the best offenses in the league for 2026, but according to an NFL.com analyst, it might not be enough to be better than the Chicago Bears.

Comprehensive 2026 Detroit Lions season preview, predictions

It’s officially Week 1, which means it’s 2026 NFL preview season. All across the web, publications will be featuring their previews and predictions for the upcoming football season, and we’re...

LIONS DAILY: Lions make several roster moves ahead of Week 1 vs. Saints
Lions’ offensive line can’t afford another Week 1 disaster

Detroit's offensive line has to start strong in Week 1 against the Saints.

Daily DLP: Roster moves, captains, defending vs 13 personnel and more

The Daily DLP looks at Lions roster moves, team captains, a take on the RB2 situation, defending vs 13 personnel and more

2026 NFL predictions: Detroit Lions defensive MVP

While the Detroit Lions’ offense is filled with proven talent, the defensive side of the ball has a few more questions than answers. That said, there is still some top end talent. In total, five...

Dan Campbell's comments on Lions' RB2 just further confirms Jahmyr Gibbs' role

Jahmyr Gibbs is already going to get as much work as he can handle this season, but the shape of the Lions' RB2 situation only bolsters the idea.

Discussion: Who will be the first Detroit Lion to record a sack in 2026?

Nothing gets the home crowd hyped up quite like a quarterback sack. With the Detroit Lions hosting the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2026 season, Ford Field will be eager to see Tyler Shough...

Lions Activate Bachie, Name Seven Captains and Clarify Backup Role for Week 1

The Lions activated Joe Bachie, named seven team captains including first-timers, and defined a committee approach for the backup running back spot.

Jared Goff and Drew Petzing sound like a match made in heaven ahead of Week 1

Dan Campbell speaks on how well Jared Goff and Drew Petzing have worked together this offseason.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Detroit Lions announce 7 captains for 2026 season, including 3 first-timers

On Monday afternoon, the Detroit Lions announced the seven players who will act as captains for the entirety of the 2026 season. They are: quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown,...

Detroit Lions make several roster moves ahead of Week 1 vs. Saints

The Detroit Lions have made a few more roster maneuvers to get the roster ready for their Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Detroit started the week with two vacancies on their 53-man...

Under the radar question for the Lions could define their entire offense in 2026

Among the questions around the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 season, this one seems to ne falling below the radar.

Lions announce 2026 team captains

The Detroit Lions name seven team captains ahead of the 2026 regular season.

Latest Super Bowl simulation would give Lions their easiest path to a championship

This is the kind of simulation Lions fans want to see.

Jared Goff just got even more bulletin board material ahead of Week 1

Goff just can't catch a break.

KEY QUESTIONS: What jumps out to Campbell about Detroit's Week 1 matchup?

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Dan Campbell muddies the waters for Detroit Lions' running back plan

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has just thrown a wrench in the expectations for who will serve as the team's No. 2 running back.

Detroit Lions believe DJ Wonnum is great complement to Aidan Hutchinson

If you read every single one of our daily Detroit Lions training camp observations, you may only see a passing mention or two of defensive end DJ Wonnum. Despite being in line for a potential...

Dan Campbell Sees Growth, Depth, And Readiness As Lions Open 2026

The dynamic between Jared Goff and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing stands out as a source of offensive optimism.

Bold prediction for Lions' season would make them immediate NFC North favorites

Detroit could be historically great if Alim McNeill is this impactful.

Daily DLP: Comparing Week 1 starting lineups 2025 vs 2026

The Daily DLP looks at the Detroit Lions starting lineups in Week 1 of 2025 vs 2026 and where the team got better, stayed the same or declined

Dan Campbell provides some clarity on Detroit Lions’ RB2 situation

The Detroit Lions will have a different backup running back than expected to start the 2026 season. Last week, the Lions placed Isiah Pacheco—their primary offseason signing at running back—on...

3 bold predictions for Lions in Week 1 against the Saints

Detroit is under a week away from their first regular season game of 2026.

Lions already dealing with major injury concerns before 2026 season has even started

The season hasn't begun, and Detroit's injury report is already piling up.

Random ESPN simulation predicts dream 2026 Detroit Lions season

ESPN has a prediction system called Football Power Index, which uses a bunch of metrics and projections to simulate and predict outcomes. They use this system to create probabilities for the...

How much cap space these 3 restructured deals could clear for the Lions

Detroit has to clear cap space by Monday in order to be cap compliant ahead of the league year.

Projected extension for Brian Branch assumes best outcome in return from injury

The Detroit Lions have mostly avoided complicated situations when it comes to a long list of notable contract extensions, but that is not the case in regard to Brian Branch.

LIONS DAILY: 'Seamless transition': Lions like what they see as Jared Goff grows with new OC
The Detroit Lions Offense Was Elite Despite Its Biggest Weakness. That May Be About to Change

The Detroit Lions ranked fourth in scoring despite finishing 31st in pass block win rate. A rebuilt offensive line could raise the 2026 ceiling.

Discussion: What is the Detroit Lions’ ceiling for the 2026 season?

“Next year is our year.” It’s become the battle cry of Detroit Lions fans annually after the previous season has come to its disappointing conclusion. There haven’t been many more recent seasons...

Let's imagine one way the 2026 NFL season could play out: Lions and Chargers to the Super Bowl?

We played out one of the Football Power Index's 10,000 season simulations (No. 9,187), from Week 1 through Super Bowl LXI.

2026 NFL predictions: Who will be the Detroit Lions’ Offensive MVP?

It’s finally, officially Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Our patience will finally be paid off with a full week of NFL games starting on Wednesday… then Thursday… then Sunday… then Monday. But...

Lions Turn Page on Hutchinson’s Recovery and Goff’s New Coordinator as Week 1 Approaches

Hutchinson overcame a victim mindset for a career season while Goff adapts to a new play caller and the secondary faces critical tests with key starters injured.

Predicting how every Detroit Lions rookies will fare in 2026

Detroit's current youth movement could be one for the ages.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
[617] Detroit Lions 2026 Offseason Retrospective – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions are better but different in 2026, leaning on stars and a rebuilt OL while Brian Branch heals and Jahmyr Gibbs powers the backfield.

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