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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Lions' primary mode to mask an abysmal pass defense probably needs to stop

Lots of things aren't working with the Lions' defense, but one adjustment probably needs to happen.

Dan Campbell says the Lions' offense can improve - here's one area he's right about

Campbell recently told 97.1 FM that the entire Lions roster - not just their secondary - has to improve.

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

The Detroit Lions (2-2) have played in front of a national audience twice this season, and both primetime road games ended in losses. But the Lions didn’t just lose on the national stage; their...

Analyst puts pressure on a surprising source to pull Lions out of of early slump

The Detroit Lions have a bad defense, but coming out of a tough Week 4 loss, many see their inconsistent offense as the biggest problem.

Lions get encouraging news from Dan Campbell on potential return of Brian Branch

This is a very positive sign for the Lions' star defensive back.

Cade Mays' impending return might've made Week 4 Christian Mahogany's final audition

Mahogany has looked really good in his starts this season, but have they been enough to totally rule out Juice Scruggs being rotated into the position?

LIONS DAILY: Campbell insists complementary football on offense will help defense
Injury update: Lions center Cade Mays returning to practice this week

The Detroit Lions are continuing to get some positive injury news. After telling local media on Monday that they hope to get Pro Bowl safety Brian Branch back to practice this week, Lions coach...

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

The Detroit Lions frustratingly lost to the Carolina Panthers on “Sunday Night Football,” taking a massive step backward from whatever progress they appeared to make in Week 3 against the New York...

Firing Kelvin Sheppard won't singlehandedly fix porous Lions defense

The Detroit Lions have the worst defense in the NFL, but firing Kelvin Sheppard isn't the solution fans want.

Dan Campbell insists complementary football on offense will help Lions’ defense

It’s not hard to see that the Detroit Lions’ defense is failing them. They rank at or near the bottom in nearly every important defensive statistical category, including points allowed (31st),...

NFC NORTH: Where all four teams stand heading into Week 5

Tim Twentyman takes a look at where all four teams in the NFC North stand heading into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.

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

The Detroit Lions got caught with their pants down in primetime again early this season in a 32-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was a game that felt eerily as painful and disappointing as the...

The Grey Area – The Defensive Struggles Continue in Carolina

Detroit Lions need Dan Campbell to overhaul defensive answers now after 1,695 yards allowed in four games; the offense must start fast vs Arizona.

Lions End LaPorta Talks as Branch Nears Practice

Detroit breaks off contract negotiations with Sam LaPorta while head coach Dan Campbell expects safety Brian Branch to return to practice pending medical clearance.

4 Lions trade targets that could save Kelvin Sheppard's job

Kelvin Sheppard better hope the Lions make a bold move to prove the issues on defense aren't schematic.

Monday, October 5, 2026
Jack Campbell Says The Lions Have To Win One-On-Ones

Jack Campbell said the Lions have to win their one-on-ones after the defense gave up six straight scoring drives to the Panthers.

Dan Campbell Calls For Discipline Fix As Lions Face Defensive Struggles

Dan Campbell said the pre-snap penalties are on the coaches, starting with him, and they keep putting the Lions defense in a bind.

KEY QUESTIONS: What was Campbell's biggest takeaway from Sunday night's film?

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

Lions' Dan Campbell gets brutally real after loss to Panthers

The Detroit Lions are in the very last place in the NFC North, and Dan Campbell is well aware of it.

Lions injury updates: Brian Branch return imminent, but 2 other defenders hurt

It appears Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch will return to practice this week. Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Monday afternoon that the Lions’ Pro Bowl safety still needs to clear final medical...

How Brian Branch's return can (slightly) change the outlook for the Lions' defense

Brian Branch's looming return is good news for the Lions' defense, but how much of a difference can he really make?

Lions defenders blaming themselves for historically bad start is only half the battle

Detroit Lions defenders are blaming themselves for their disasters rather than Kelvin Sheppard, but it's clear there is plenty of blame to go on the coach as well.

Jared Goff's hot start is being overshadowed by terrible defense

Jared Goff is delivering one of his best starts to a season yet, but Detroit’s defensive breakdowns are drowning out his success. This article breaks down how the surging Lions QB is being held...

Vikings make ridiculous 4-0 NFL history not seen since 1934 Lions

This is some incredible and ridiculous NFL history for the Vikings.

TWENTYMAN: Week 4 observations

Tim Twentyman shares his observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 4 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

LIONS DAILY: Detroit rejecting 'panic mode' after loss to Panthers
Detroit Lions hot seat meter: Kelvin Sheppard's time is ticking amid terrible start

While Sheppard needs to shoulder some blame, the real issue is the Lions' roster construction.

Dan Campbell 'not talking about' defensive overhaul. Without one Lions are wasting their Super Bowl window

With the defense bottoming out in 2026, Campbell needs to make changes in order to take his team back to the championship conversation

NFC North Week 4 power rankings give a grim picture of Lions' season thus far

Detroit is 2-2, tied for last in the division, and they're about to hit two major games on their schedule.

Chargers' offense stinks, Lions' defense sucks & more: How to fix 6 NFL teams' biggest problems

With the quarter term of the 2026 NFL season here, it's time for a gut check of the team facing the biggest issues

Daily DLP: The morning after Lions ugly loss to Panthers – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP reviews the Lions' ugly Week 4 loss to the Panthers, with fingers pointing straight at Dan Campbell and the Detroit coaching staff

Detroit Lions Week 4 snap counts: Back-7 still searching for answers vs. Panthers

The Detroit Lions suffered yet another disappointing loss on national television, their second of the season, this time falling to the Carolina Panthers 32-26 on “Sunday Night Football.” Let’s...

Lions vs Panthers Week 4 Snap Counts

Lions vs Panthers Week 4 Snap Counts

A future second round pick can't defend Tetairoa McMillan, either

A future second round pick can't defend, but it could've been used for someone who can.

Detroit Lions grades: Defense is beyond embarrassing vs. Panthers

The Detroit Lions fell to the Carolina Panthers 32-26 on Sunday night in a particularly disheartening game. The team does not look like it has evolved or improved from week to week. The offense,...

Darius Slay told it like it is about the Lions’ defense after SNF thrashing

Forme Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay took a shot at the team's defense during a Sunday Night loss against the Carolina Panthers.

Dan Campbell, Lions players defend DC Kelvin Sheppard after another poor defensive showing: ‘It’s not a coaching thing’

Detroit's defense has statistically been the NFL's worst through four games.

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

The sports teams in the city of Detroit had a weekend. The Detroit Red Wings kicked things off on Friday, and before the season even started, the fans voiced their frustration with Dylan Larkin,...

5 losers (and 2 winners) from the Lions' defensive disaster in Week 4

Detroit just looks like a shell of a team right now, and there aren't any immediate solutions to that problem.

Dan Campbell refuses to talk about Kelvin Sheppard’s job security

The Detroit Lions are four games into the 2026 season, and the defensive performance is reaching historically bed levels. Through four games, the Lions have allowed a league-high 1,695 yards...

Panthers Beat Lions 32-26

Carolina beat Detroit 32-26 on Sunday night. Sam LaPorta's late touchdown left the Lions short, with Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan leading the win.

Discussion: Is the 2026 Detroit Lions defense fixable?

If it weren’t for Ford Field being indoors, you could easily see the sky falling on the Detroit Lions. Although the team sits at 2-2 on the season, things feel far more grim. The Lions defensive...

Campbell, players back DC Sheppard after Lions defensive woes continue

Despite the Lions' defense's continued slide, Dan Campbell and his players refused to blame second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard after their loss Sunday night to the Panthers.

'Everything just clicked' with McMillan, Young in Panthers' primetime win

Carolina receiver Tetairoa McMillan was dominant in his team's 32-36 win over Detroit Lions Sunday night, catching 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns from teammate Bryce Young, who threw...

NOTEBOOK: Campbell focused on finding ways to improve after SNF loss to Panthers

Tim Twentyman covers all the news from the Detroit Lions’ 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers Post Game Show – Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts

Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers Week 4 post game show with live presser coverage, analysis and listener calls.

5 winners, 5 losers from Detroit Lions’ loss to the Carolina Panthers

For all of the Detroit Lions’ failures through three weeks, they were still 2-1 on the season. A date with the Carolina Panthers could have been an opportunity to win back-to-back games and, with...

RECAP: Lions at Panthers

Tim Twentyman recaps the Detroit Lions’ 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

7 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 32-26 loss against Carolina Panthers

After waiting all day for “Sunday Night Football,” the Detroit Lions took on and lost to the Carolina Panthers 32-26. These games are always worse when you wait all day for your team to put out a...

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