As they prepare to play host to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions have become the best team in the National Football League and the consensus Super Bowl favorites.

New Detroit Lions acquisition Za’Darius Smith channeled former Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace in his stellar debut as he brought the same championship spirit the city felt 20 years ago.

The Detroit Lions listed five players on the final injury report before their week-11 matchup against the 2-8 Jacksonville Jaguars inside Ford Field.

Check out the Detroit Lions new uniform that's on display at the Hall of Fame.

Every offensive play in the NFL provides a trove of statistics accounting for the yards gained or lost on every throw or run.

The Detroit Lions are off to a roaring start to the season after defeating Matthew Stanford and his Los Angeles Rams in a 26-20 overtime thriller in walk-off fashion.

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowl’s 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.

You won’t have to wait for real football games to see new Lions jerseys.

All the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player.

The 2024 schedule for the Detroit Lions has finally been revealed.

The 2024 schedule for the Detroit Lions has finally been revealed.

With the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.

An epic second-half collapse doomed the Detroit Lions in San Francisco, as their magical playoff run came to an end one game short of a Super Bowl appearance.

The last time the Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs was back when they won their most recent championship in 1957.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The four teams remaining in the NFL playoffs all have an aspect of their offense in common.

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.

The four remaining teams in the NFL playoffs may have a lesson to offer.

Detroit Lions tight end Zach Ertz practiced Wednesday, potentially making the three-time Pro Bowl player available for the NFC championship game in San Francisco.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz.

The Detroit Lions added a veteran tight end with a Super Bowl ring to their roster ahead of this weekend’s conference title game in San Francisco.

The Detroit Lions listed three key players on the final injury report before their first-round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A monumental play by Jared Goff in the game's waning moment helped the Detroit Lions advance to the divisional round but, most importantly, spoiled the reunion of Matthew Stafford in the revenge game for both quarterbacks inside Ford Field.

Dan Campbell gave his final update on the Sam LaPorta injury before the Detroit Lions host the Rams in the first round of the playoffs.

We just got an update from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell on the injury to star tight end Sam LaPorta and his status for this weekend’s playoff game.

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Detroit Lions star rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has an “outside shot” to play in the Lions-Rams playoff showdown on Sunday night, according to Lions coach Dan Campbell.

Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Lions closed out the regular season on Sunday, earning their 12th win, and completing a sweep of the Minnesota Vikings, eliminating them from playoff contention.

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left knee against Minnesota and was later taken toward the locker room on a cart.

Detroit Lions star rookie tight end Sam LaPorta left the game on a cart Sunday after an apparent knee injury.

Detroit Lions breakout rookie Sam LaPorta set a new NFL record for catches in a first season by a tight end.

In a season that brought the Detroit Lions their first division title in decades, it’s no surprise that they’ll be very well represented at the Pro Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers and their deep group of playmakers accomplished a rare feat.

An offensive explosion by the Detroit Lions helped cool off the red-hot Denver Broncos as they improved to 5-0 in prime-time games.

Jared Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and the Detroit Lions routed the Denver Broncos 42-17.

The Detroit Lions are inching closer to their first division title since 1993 after a big primetime win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday night at Ford Field.

The nonchalant decision-making by the Detroit Lions from the front office to the players is proving to be costly as they fell to the Chicago Bears while getting shut in the second half to a team in last place in the NFC North.

Detroit Lions rookies have played a big part in the team’s success this season -- one of the biggest contributors is tight end Sam LaPorta.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling New Orleans Saints 33-28.

The future is bright for the Detroit Lions, not only because they’re in first place this season, but also because many of their top players are going to be on the team for a long time.

Jordan Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the first snap and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 win over the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thursday.

It’s one of the most iconic weeks of every Detroit Lions season, as the Green Bay Packers are in town for the Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field.

Detroit coach Dan Campbell took fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level last week.

The Detroit Lions put on an offensive showtime performance to lift them to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in what resembled one of those historic great western shootouts.

Jared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 272 yards with a score, and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14.

There weren’t many silver linings for the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens this weekend, but the weaknesses that need to be addressed at the trade deadline were particularly glaring.

The San Francisco 49ers used the same exact trick play on Sunday Night Football just hours after their head coach watched the Detroit Lions run it for a touchdown.

The injury-depleted Detroit Lions hobbled into week five without some of their best players. However, their grit and next-man-up mentality still allowed them to boat race the winless Carolina Panthers 42-24, extending their winning streak to three.

The Detroit Lions got a well-deserved weekend off after their dominating performance vs. the Packers in Green Bay on Thursday.

The Detroit Lions shredded the Green Bay Packers behind a plethora of weaponry on Thursday Night Football to stay atop the NFC North.

The Detroit Lions are looking to go 3-1 on Thursday Night Football as they travel to Wisconsin to take on the Green Bay Packers in an early-season duel that could have late-season ramifications as both teams will battle to stay atop the NFC North.

Brian Branch wasn’t the first player drafted by the Detroit Lions this spring. Or the second. Or even the third.

The Detroit Lions were one of the funnest teams in the NFL last season, and now they’re entering this year with legitimate playoff expectations. But be honest, you’re a little worried that you might get hurt again, right?

The Lions dialed back the intensity for Saturday’s practice, but there was no shortage of eye candy for the fans and coaching staff alike.

This rookie class of tight ends already made quite an impact on the draft.

The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit.

The Detroit Lions have selected Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta with the No. 34 pick in the second round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions had a slew of selections entering the NFL draft and took advantage of those assets — and they may have found their quarterback of the future in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.

It was the first big road test for the Michigan Wolverines, and they looked well prepared as the men in maize took down the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-14, thanks to the play of Mike Morris and Eyabi Okie.

Michigan was ready to play at Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium, right down to the pink towels.

Chris Rodriguez ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 1:48 to play, and No. 25 Kentucky rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 Iowa 20-17 in the Citrus Bowl.

Iowa was glad to get some time off last weekend after its home loss to Purdue on Oct. 16.

Spencer Petras threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa needed a second-half comeback to defeat Colorado State 24-14.

Defense has led No. 5 Iowa to its highest ranking since 2015.