No team in the NFL has received more Pro Bowl votes than the Detroit Lions, according to an updated vote total released by the league on Monday. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is the team’s leading vote-getter, with 35,637 votes. Gibbs leads the Lions with 973 yards, averaging 6.0 yards per carry.
This season truly is a special one for the Detroit Lions. They are 11-1 with ten straight victories and sit as the betting favorite for Super Bowl LIX. Just how good are the Lions at this point? If we take a look at the best teams in terms of DVOA through 12 games
While the Detroit Lions didn't play Sunday, they did remain atop the NFC standings and still share the best record in the entire league. Detroit, which played on Thanksgiving, broke a seven-game holiday slide and edged the Chicago Bears, 23-20. The Lions hadn't won on Thanksgiving since 2016.
Veteran defensive back Jamal Adams was encouraged by his family to quickly get in contact with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. After being released by the Tennessee Titans in October, the 29-year-old was hoping for another opportunity to join a team that had an opportunity to have playoff success.
Nineteen players on the Lions rank in the top 10 for their positions, with 10 of those coming on offense, five on defense and four on special teams. Penei Sewell, Kevin Zeitler and Sione Vaki lead the way at offensive tackle, offensive guard and special teamer, respectively.
Although New York Giants co-owner and team president John Mara preached patience, there is a growing sense that the organization could clean house. Mara
Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers keep winning.
Here's a full detailed breakdown of Jared Goff's contract, including terms, details, and what it means for the Detroit Lions.
Despite missing several pieces with the foundation continuing to lose bricks here and there, the Lions remain 11-1, atop the NFL’s best division and riding a 10-game winning streak.
The Detroit Lions won't face Christian McCaffrey in Week 17 this season. The San Francisco 49ers running back injured the PCL in his knee, an MRI confirmed Monday, and San Francisco plans to place McCaffrey on injured reserve. He is expected to miss six weeks.