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Lions | David Montgomery a full participant Tue Jan 14, 05:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Lions conducted a walkthrough Tuesday so his participation level is an estimation.
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Lions | Tuesday practice report for Detroit Tue Jan 14, 05:07 PM
Detroit Lions DE Patrick O'Connor (calf), CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring, illness) and OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Jan. 14. CB Terrion Arnold (foot) was a full participant at practice. The Lions conducted a walkthrough Tuesday so this is an estimation.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery A Full Participant Tuesday Tue Jan 14, 04:13 PM
Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Terrion Arnold (foot) were listed as full participants in practice today.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery missed the final three games of the season with a knee injury that was initially thought to end his season. Other medical opinions changed that outlook, and Montgomery remains on track to play against the Commanders this week. Head coach Dan Campbell said last week that he expected to have Montgomery back in the lineup for the team's first playoff game, and today's practice report -- albeit an estimate -- lends further credence to that. Jahmyr Gibbs has been a force in Montgomery's absence, but having more options on offense will be a plus as the Lions isn'ttry to make it to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. |
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Lions | David Montgomery will have role in first playoff game Mon Jan 13, 01:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) is expected to have a role during the team's first playoff game in the NFC Divisional Round as he makes a return from an MCL sprain, head coach Dan Campbell said Monday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: How big the role will be and how effective Montgomery will be is to be determined. Jahmyr Gibbs is still the most valuable running back in any playoff fantasy format after he almost single-handedly vaulted the Lions to the #1 seed against the Vikings in the season finale. |
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Lions | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. designated to return Fri Jan 10, 12:12 AM
Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery Expected Back For Lions Playoff Opener Tue Jan 7, 03:17 PM
Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that he expects RB David Montgomery to return to action in the team's playoff opener in the NFC Divisional Round.
| Footballguys view: There was a time when it looked like Montgomery would miss the rest of the season. Campbell initially said Montgomery, who sprained an MCL in the Week 15 loss to Buffalo, would have season-ending surgery. But Montgomery sought additional opinions and was told he could return after several weeks of rest. He missed the final three games of the regular season and will have another couple of weeks before the divisional round, which seems to have done the trick. While Jahmyr Gibbs has been dominant over the last three games, Montgomery had 1,371 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns during the regular season. Expecting a continuing split in the postseason is wise. |
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Lions | Terrion Arnold not dealing with major injury Tue Jan 7, 01:51 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot), who was carted off the field in Week 18, is considered day-to-day after he was diagnosed with a foot contusion on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Link to story Lions | Seven receptions for Sam LaPorta Mon Jan 6, 02:37 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught all seven of his targeted passes for 63 yards during the club's Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lions | Tim Patrick good for two catches Mon Jan 6, 02:32 AM
Detroit Lions WR Tim Patrick had two receptions for 15 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
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Lions | Jameson Williams settles for 34 yards Mon Jan 6, 02:21 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams posted six receptions (on eight targets) for 34 yards against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown paces Detroit in receiving Mon Jan 6, 02:11 AM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had six receptions (on seven targets) for a team-high 77 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
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Lions | Craig Reynolds tallies 39 yards Mon Jan 6, 02:03 AM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds (back) ran the ball eight times for 39 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. He was also targeted twice but did not record a reception.
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Lions | Monster night for Jahmyr Gibbs Mon Jan 6, 01:50 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs carried the ball 23 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. He also caught five passes for 31 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: With David Montgomery sidelined, Gibbs continued proving he is an elite player. He became the first Lions player to lead the NFL in scrimmage touchdowns (20) since Sanders in 1991 (17) while setting a single-season franchise record for TDs. No other Lions running back had produced a four-touchdown game since Sanders in 1991, also against the Vikings. With Saquon Barkley sitting out Week 18, Gibbs finishes the season as the fantasy's RB1 overall with 21.5 points per game. |
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Lions | Jared Goff efficient in win Mon Jan 6, 01:40 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 27 of his 33 passes for 231 yards with a touchdown and a pair of interceptions during the club's Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lions | Terrion Arnold unable to return Sun Jan 5, 11:46 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot) was unable to return to the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Lions | Kevin Zeitler suffers hamstring injury Sun Jan 5, 11:44 PM
Detroit Lions OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) exited the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half due to a hamstring injury.
Link to story Lions | Terrion Arnold exits with foot ailment Sun Jan 5, 10:52 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot) left the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a foot injury, and he is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Lions | Patrick O'Connor out with calf injury Sun Jan 5, 10:50 PM
Detroit Lions DL Patrick O'Connor (calf) left the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a calf injury and he will not return.
Link to story Lions | Week 18 Detroit Lions inactives Sun Jan 5, 06:52 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared RB David Montgomery, QB Teddy Bridgewater, DL Brodric Martin, DE Jonah X. Williams, OT Giovanni Manu, OG Kayode Awosika and OT Colby Sorsdal inactive for Week 18.
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Lions | Alex Anzalone to be limited in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 11:07 AM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) will play in Week 18 versus the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It will be his first game action since Week 11, when he fractured his forearm. Anzalone will wear a special pad on his forearm for protection and is expected to have his number of defensive snaps monitored.
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Lions | Detroit makes several moves Sat Jan 4, 04:22 PM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) and WR Kalif Raymond (foot) were activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4. Also, CB Emmanuel Moseley (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, DB Morice Norris was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, WR Tom Kennedy was signed to the practice squad and DL Chris A. Smith and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver were elevated from the practice squad for Week 18.
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Lions | Craig Reynolds listed as questionable Fri Jan 3, 04:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
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Lions | David Montgomery out again Fri Jan 3, 04:17 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
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Lions | Detroit's injury report for Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 03:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (illness) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. RB Craig Reynolds (back) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable. LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) and WR Kalif Raymond (foot) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. OL Christian Mahogany (illness), LB Jack Campbell (rib) and CB Amik Robertson (calf) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Lions | Detroit brings back Morice Norris Fri Jan 3, 12:24 AM
The Detroit Lions re-signed free-agent S Morice Norris to the practice squad on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Lions | Alex Anzalone designated to return Fri Jan 3, 12:16 AM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Lions | Tom Kennedy waived Thu Jan 2, 08:01 PM
Detroit Lions WR Tom Kennedy was waived Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Lions | David Montgomery a DNP again Thu Jan 2, 05:01 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice once again on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Lions | Lions' Thursday injury report Thu Jan 2, 04:57 PM
Detroit Lions OG Christian Mahogany (illness), RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (illness) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Jan. 2. Also, LB Alex Anzalone (forearm), LB Jack Campbell (rib), CB Amik Robertson (calf) and WR Kalif Raymond (foot) practiced fully.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs a yardage machine Thu Jan 2, 12:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ranks third in the NFL with 109.9 yards from scrimmage per game, and he has recorded at least 70 yards in all 16 games.
| Footballguys view: Gibbs gets it done as a runner and receiver for the Lions high-powered offense. As the Lions march into the postseason, perhaps as the no.1 seed in the NFC, Gibbs will continue to be asked to rack up yardage in multiple ways. |
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Lions | Jared Goff coming up clutch Thu Jan 2, 11:15 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff has 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions on passes on third or fourth down this season.
| Footballguys view: Quarterbacks should be judged on third downs and in the red zone. Goff grades very highly in those categories, and that's why the Lions are set to make a run at the Super Bowl. Lions HC Dan Campbell believes in his team, and his quarterback, so that's why he rarely (if ever) hesitates on fourth down. |
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Lions | Wednesday practice report for Lions Wed Jan 1, 04:32 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. LB Alex Anzalone (forearm), LB Jack Campbell (rib) and CB Amik Robertson (calf) were limited during practice. WR Kalif Raymond (foot) fully participated in practice.
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Lions | Penei Sewell won't miss time Tue Dec 31, 07:45 PM
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell (thumb) suffered a thumb injury during the Week 17 game on Monday, Dec. 30, but he 'should be good' for Week 18, head coach Dan Campbell said.
Link to story Lions | Morice Norris cut Tue Dec 31, 04:13 PM
Detroit Lions S Morice Norris was waived on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Lions | Jared Goff torches 49ers Tue Dec 31, 12:43 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 26 of 34 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard noted, Goff remains poised in pressure situations. All three of Goff's touchdowns were on either third or fourth down in San Francisco. He has 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions on third or fourth down this season. Monday night's performance adds to a strong season for Goff, who sits at QB7 on the season after this game. |
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Lions | Kerby Joseph nabs two picks Mon Dec 30, 11:54 PM
Detroit Lions S Kerby Joseph recorded two interceptions and six tackles in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
Link to story Lions | Sam LaPorta scores in Week 17 Mon Dec 30, 11:30 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta tallied six receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown on eight targets in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown finds end zone Mon Dec 30, 11:27 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
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Lions | Jameson Williams scores twice Mon Dec 30, 11:23 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams posted five catches for 77 yards and a touchdown while adding two carries for -2 yards and another touchdown in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs breaks 160 scrimmage yards Mon Dec 30, 11:18 PM
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 18 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown while adding four catches for 46 yards in the Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
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Lions | Week 17 Detroit Lions inactives Mon Dec 30, 06:51 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared RB David Montgomery, QB Teddy Bridgewater, DL Brodric Martin, OT Giovanni Manu, DE Jonah X. Williams, OT Colby Sorsdal and OG Kayode Awosika inactive for Week 17.
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Lions | Jermar Jefferson called up Mon Dec 30, 04:27 PM
Detroit Lions practice squad RB Jermar Jefferson was elevated to the active roster Monday, Dec. 30, and will be available for the Week 17 game.
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Lions | Jalen Reeves-Maybin back on 53-man roster Mon Dec 30, 04:24 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 30.
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Lions | Jameson Williams fined Sun Dec 29, 10:36 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams was fined $11,255 by the National Football League for committing an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in the first quarter of Week 16's game versus the Chicago Bears. Williams was flagged for taunting when he went out of bounds after making a catch and spun the football at the feet of CB Tyrique Stevenson.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery ruled out Sat Dec 28, 03:59 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice for the third straight day on Saturday, Dec. 28, and was ruled out for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Montgomery is trying to avoid season-ending surgery according to reports, and he could return if (when?) the Lions make a deep playoff run. |
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Lions | Lions' final Week 17 injury report Sat Dec 28, 03:57 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice on Saturday, Dec. 28, and was ruled out for Week 17. Also, WR Kalif Raymond (foot) practiced in full but was ruled out, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) practiced in full but is questionable and CB Terrion Arnold (illness) and OG Graham Glasgow (knee) were full participants and were removed from the injury report.
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Lions | Detroit makes roster moves Sat Dec 28, 01:27 PM
The Detroit Lions signed DB Morice Norris to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Dec. 28. They also signed free-agent LB Kwon Alexander to the practice squad.
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Lions | David Montgomery a DNP again Fri Dec 27, 04:16 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice for the second consecutive day on Friday, Dec. 27.
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Lions | Lions' Friday injury report Fri Dec 27, 04:13 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not take part in practice on Friday, Dec. 27. Also, CB Terrion Arnold (illness) was limited and OG Graham Glasgow (knee), WR Kalif Raymond (foot) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) practiced in full.
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Lions | Kwon Alexander let go Thu Dec 26, 06:58 PM
Detroit Lions LB Kwon Alexander was waived Thursday, Dec. 26.
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