Bruschi thinks Pats have too many weapons for Lions (0:33)
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
0-2, 4th in NFC North
- 8/10L 16-10
- 8/17L 30-17
- 8/24W 33-30
- 8/30L 35-17
- 9/10L 48-17
- 9/16L 30-27
- 9/23
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/21
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- 12/2
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- 12/30h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions OT Taylor Decker taking after his coach in this screenshot. Decker said he did this before Matt Patricia arrived in Detroit, though.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Same injury report for the Lions as Wednesday with the addition of Eli Harold.
Bill Belichick has had edge in 'teacher vs. pupil' matchups
Josh McDaniels was able to pull off a win in his first matchup against his former (and current) boss. But Matt Patricia faces an uphill battle Sunday.
Lions' run-pass ratio has been historically lopsided in 2018
The Lions have a pass-run ratio of nearly 4-to-1, which not only is a historic pace but also hasn't been a recipe for success very often.
Barnwell: Ranking NFL's 0-2 teams from eliminated to (barely) alive
These seven winless teams are playoff long shots, but it can be done. Let's sort in order of their chances of returning to respectability.
The Belichick effect on Matt Patricia from those who played for both
Former Lion and Patriot Sterling Moore isn't surprised to see similarities between the two coaches, comparing it to how 'Kobe emulates MJ.'
Bruschi says Patricia 'may have a little bit of an advantage' when facing Belichick (1:36)
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions injury report:
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Darius Slay (concussion) NOT at Lions practice Wednesday. Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) and T.J. Lang (back) in attendance and practicing.
Lions add insurance at CB, re-sign Shead
The Lions have brought back DeShawn Shead to bolster the cornerback positioin with starter Darius Slay recovering from a concussion.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions have re-signed CB DeShawn Shead on Wednesday after cutting him at the end of preseason. Shead's re-signing comes days after Darius Slay suffered a concussion, leaving his status unknown for this weekend against New England. Shead initially signed with Detroit during free agency and began training camp as the starter before losing the job to Nevin Lawson.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick on facing Matt Patricia: "It's about the Patriots and the Lions." Has great respect for Patricia and the Fords. Keeping the personal stuff "on a personal level."
Matt Patricia: We're not building the Patriots, we're building the Lions
Detroit's first-year head coach cherishes the experience he had with Bill Belichick, but he knows he needs to forge his own style and identity.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions have waived OL Jamil Demby and cut S Marcus Cromartie from injured reserve.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter said he felt Matthew Stafford's deep ball inaccuracy was "a little bit of an outlier" and doesn't believe it was a trend. Said he'd like to stay aggressive with it and take their shots downfield.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions DC Paul Pasqualoni on Teez Tabor starting last week: "We have a high regard for all those guys back there regardless. We're just trying to get the right guys in the game and that we're using all the personnel we have, the talents that we have. Those are game plan things each week." Said he has "excellent confidence" in both Lawson and Tabor.
Lions submitting holding call to NFL for review
The Lions are submitting a holding call that nullified an interception to the NFL for review.
Lions need to fix run defense, and they know it
The Lions are last in the league in rushing defense and have surrendered a 60-plus yard touchdown run in each of their losses.
Matthew Stafford needs to rediscover his deep-ball accuracy
Matthew Stafford's inaccuracy on deep balls against the Niners kept the Lions from possibly evening their record at 1-1.
Lions DB Diggs rips fourth-quarter holding call
Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs says a holding call against him that negated a potentially game-changing interception was "awful" because it wasn't holding and it was away from the ball. "I don't feel like you make that call at the end," Diggs said.
49ers hang on to beat Lions 30-27
Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes, Matt Breida ran for 138 yards and San Francisco's longest TD run in four seasons , and the 49ers bounced back from a season-opening loss by beating the Detroit Lions 30-27 on Sunday.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
It looked like it was headed toward another blowout, but that the Detroit Lions showed signs of life Sunday in a 30-27 loss to San Francisco has to at least be somewhat encouraging for the franchise -- a group that looked in real trouble after the first seven quarters of the season. This was always going to be a tough game for the Lions to win on a short week traveling across the country but Detroit gave itself a shot to win at the end...and that's progress after a 31-point blowout in Week 1. So, at least in theory, the Lions have something to build on heading into Week 3 against New England.
Lions' Slay out with concussion; Blount ejected
Detroit Lions All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay left Sunday's game against San Francisco with a concussion and was ruled out, while LeGarrette Blount was ejected for leaving the bench area and shoving the 49ers' Elijah Lee.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions defense is now missing their top two players as Darius Slay has been ruled out with a concussion. Detroit was already missing defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, who was inactive with a shoulder injury. With Slay out, the Lions have used Nevin Lawson and Teez Tabor as the team's outside cornerbacks.
2018 NFC North Standings
Team Leaders 2018
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards314.56th
Rushing Yards68.530th
Points For22.0Tied-18th
Points Against39.0Tied-31st
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Frank Ragnow | C | Arkansas |
| 2(11) | Kerryon Johnson | RB | Auburn |
| 3(18) | Tracy Walker | S | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 4(14) | Da'Shawn Hand | DE | Alabama |
| 5(16) | Tyrell Crosby | OT | Oregon |
| 7(19) | Nick Bawden | FB | San Diego State |