It’s no secret that the Lions’ defense has struggled lately as the team has lost two of its past three games. But help is on the way! Detroit coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that prized offseason acquisition C.J. Gardner-Johnson could return to practice as soon as next week. That’s HUGE news for a defense that’s […] Lions Get Surprise Injury News Before Week 15 vs. Broncos - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

Not even an awful first three quarters could stop the Lions from coming back to beat the Bears in Week 11. Yet they’re only 3.5-point favorites over Chicago this time around! Let’s dig into the odds to see if we can find some betting value. Lions vs. Bears Week 14 Opening Odds The Lions are […] Lions vs. Bears Week 14 Opening Odds Disrespect Detroit - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

It’s no secret that the Lions desperately need help with coverage in their defensive secondary, evidenced by allowing 38 points against both the Ravens and Chargers. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that adding ANY talent is the answer. It was reported this week that the Raiders are cutting former Pro-Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters – opening […] Signing This Former Pro-Bowl CB Would Be Huge Mistake for Lions - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

This season has already been a blast for Lions fans, and we’re starting to enter new territory: the playoffs! Detroit currently has a 98% chance to make the playoffs, according to playoffstatus.com after the Vikings lost to the Bears on Monday Night. TAKE ALL MY MONEY, LIONS ? Playoffs opt-in email received today!! pic.twitter.com/D8ILqWBZAG — […] Forecasting the Rest of This Lions Season (Score Predictions) - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

There’s nothing better than kicking back and watching the Lions open Thanksgiving on a national stage – except betting on it! Detroit is a 7.5-point favorite with -380 moneyline odds vs. Green Bay with the total points set at 47.5 today at DraftKings Sportsbook. Let’s see how we can find value betting on this matchup […] Betting Preview: Best Bets for Lions vs. Packers Thanksgiving Day Game - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

The fantasy football world has been up in arms all season about the limited usage of Jahmyr Gibbs in the Lions offense. But David Montgomery sure is making it difficult for fans to direct that vitriol his way. The veteran running back has been everything Detroit fans could have hoped for and more – including […] Jahmyr Gibbs Reveals Surprise Detail About TD Run vs Chargers - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

One of the best offensive lines in the NFL has now lost a player for the remainder of the season. Halapoulivaati Vaitai nearly retired this past offseason due to a back injury, but worked his way back into the fold as the team’s starting right guard to open this season. However, he’s been limited to […] Lions Offensive Guard Goes on Injured Reserve with Back Injury - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

After allowing 38 points in two of its past three games, Detroit made a move to improve its defense Tuesday evening – adding former first-round pick Bruce Irvin to its practice squad. The Lions are just 21st in the NFL in sacks per game, with little production on the opposite side of Aidan Hutchinson. Irvin […] Lions Bolster Defense with Key Free Agent Signing - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

The Lions and their high-powered offense have been a thrill to watch this season, so it should be no surprise that this weekend’s against Chicago has the highest projected total of Week 11. That total COULD creep even higher if Justin Fields returns from injury this week. The Bears have averaged just under 18 points […] Jump on These Lions vs. Bears Week 11 Opening Odds While You Can! - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more

Lions coach Dan Campbell has quickly become one of the most likable coaches in the NFL and it’s hard not to be entertained by his aggressive play-calling. Campbell has become known for going for it on fourth down in an effort to step on an opponent’s throat, and that’s exactly what Detroit did by picking […] Dan Campbell Offers Hilarious Suggestion for Those Scared of His Fourth Down Calls - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog ..read more