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Instant Reaction: Lions Survive Overtime Scare, Beat Saints 31-30
Instant reaction as the Detroit Lions escape a Week 1 shootout, edging the Saints 31-30 in overtime after a stunning second-half collapse. Stock up, stock down.
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 7 hours ago
Lions Inactives: What Izien's Absence and the Stille Elevation Mean for Week 1
Christian Izien is out for the Lions' Week 1 opener against New Orleans. We break down what his absence — plus the Ben Stille elevation — means for the defence.
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 13 hours ago
Saints @ Lions Game Preview
To quote Fabrizio Romano; “Here We Go”. It’s Week 1, and our Lions are coming out of their den on the hunt for a Super Bowl.
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 days ago
Welcome to the New ROTL UK
After months of work behind the scenes, we're thrilled to say the new Roar of the Lions UK website is officially live at rotluk.com.
Off the Field · by Matthew Turner · 3 days ago
Lions vs Saints Week 1 2026: Date, Time, TV, Injuries & Everything You Need to Know
After a 9-8 finish that fell short of the franchise's own expectations, the Detroit Lions open the 2026 season at home. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 3 days ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Is Now the NFL's Highest-Paid Running Back — And He's Worth Every Penny
The Lions have made their statement of intent for 2026, agreeing a three-year extension with Jahmyr Gibbs worth $22.5 million a year, with $51.5 million guaranteed.
News · by Matthew Turner · 1 month ago
Summer Scouting - WR's
This WR class is STACKED, lets take a look at the best of the best.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 3 months ago
Summer Scouting - RB's
A run down of my top-10 RB's in what I think is a great class.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 3 months ago
Summer Scouting - QB's
Welcome to my summer scouting series, kicking off with a historically strong Quarterback class ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 3 months ago
Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots in Munich — Travel and Ticket Guide for 2026
The NFL has confirmed that the Detroit Lions will face the New England Patriots in Munich on Sunday, November 15, 2026, and we will be there!
Off the Field · by Matthew Turner · 4 months ago
Detroit Lions Rookie Scheme Fits
The 2026 NFL Draft is behind us, and the Lions went with a high-floor strategy, taking players who seem to have set roles in the scheme as soon as the
Draft · by Ash Soden · 4 months ago
Detroit Lions 2026 UDFA Class Review
2025 saw the Lions end a 15-year streak of having a UDFA make the initial 53-man roster. So, let’s take a look at the 9 players hoping to start a new
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 4 months ago
Detroit Lions Draft Class Review
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and boy was it a mad one. Here's my honest assessment of the Lions' haul.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 4 months ago
My Final Round 1 Mock
A year of tape, team needs and approximately 45,843 mock drafts later — here's my final Round 1 prediction for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 4 months ago
Lions 7 Round Mock Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is a week away — time for a full seven-round Detroit Lions mock, with trades.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 4 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 Safeties
The final instalment of my favourite day-three players series, wrapping up with a deep and talented safety class.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 DT’s
The interior defensive line class looked so promising before the college season and although most of the top guys had subpar seasons for various reaso
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 Tight Ends
This tight end class is polarising, some love it, some hate it. I am in the ‘love it’ group. Now, I will happily admit it is very bottom-heavy; the va
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 Linebackers
The third instalment of my favourite day-three players series, covering the deepest position in this draft class.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 Edge's
Back with the favourite day-three players series, this time tackling a very deep edge class.
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
My Favourite Day-3 Offensive Tackles
At this point in the process, the internet is saturated with the top 10s at each position, and as a result, you have heard their strengths, weaknesses
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 5 months ago
10 Winners From the 2026 Combine
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and it was a record-setting one, with all positions but the QBs recording their quickest average times
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 6 months ago
‘My Guys’ in the 2026 NFL Draft
NFL Draft
Draft · by Paul Eyre-Walker · 7 months ago
The Split Personality Society
The Detroit Lions do not DESERVE to go the playoffs..... The Detroit Lions CAN BE a playoff team, and they can make it to a Super Bowl..... This is ou
Opinion · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 8 months ago
UK Lions meet up
We're meeting up again! This time it's for Lions Rams. Everything on the line now, so let's meet up and suffer together. Please RSVP on our Events pag
News · by Matthew Turner · 9 months ago
Lions @ Eagles Game Preview
Breaking down Detroit's trip to Philadelphia — the matchups that matter and what it'll take to leave with a win.
Preview · by Ash Soden · 9 months ago
Bucs @ Lions Game Preview
A look at how the Lions match up against Tampa Bay heading into kickoff, from the trenches to the secondary.
Preview · by Ash Soden · 10 months ago
Lions @ Chiefs Game Preview
Our take on the Lions' clash with Kansas City, covering the key positional battles and a score prediction.
Preview · by Ash Soden · 11 months ago
Knight (Jr.) Rider
The Lions' conquest of the AFC North continues with the final of their three-week stand against the rival division. This week, they make the trek to C
Preview · by Ash Soden · 11 months ago
No Beating About the (Devin) Bush
Well, no one expected that on Monday Night Football, did they? (Okay, okay, you and Nick Shook both had us beating the Ravens in your official predict
Preview · by Ash Soden · 11 months ago
Pack It Up, Pack It In
Well, we're finally here, football fans. Week 1 of the 2025 season is finally upon us, and that sweet, sweet adrenaline of a victory is there for the
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Ash's Practice Squad Wishlist
So, the Lions finally made their initial roster cuts. It was definitely more cuts than we were anticipating, with some definite shocks. However, you d
Analysis · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Charity Live Stream - 24-hour!
We're live for 24 hours, from 7pm ET on Friday August 15 until 7pm ET on Saturday, raising money two amazing causes: Charity causes Habitat for Humani
News · by Matthew Turner · 1 year ago
Pre-gaming the Preseason
Long time, no see, dear readers. It is I, Lord Whistleblown, your favourite (?) British NFL writer who is between the ages of 25 and 27 and plays blit
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Campbell's SAM Soup
This past week, Matt, Ant and I profiled some potential fits for the Lions at the edge position; be it as a big end, a rush end or a SAM linebacker. S
Draft · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
ROTL's 4th Annual Detroit Lions Awards
We honour the Lions of 2025 with our 4th annual Detroit Lions Awards
News · by Matthew Turner · 1 year ago
Detroit Lions UK Super Bowl Watch Party
Detroit Lions UK Super Bowl Watch Party
News · by Matthew Turner · 1 year ago
What the Heck is Gonna Happen?
It's nearly the end of the regular season. There are two games left and two more scalps to potentially claim. This one is a big one, though: on nation
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Line Dancing Until They Pack It In
In this edition of the Roar of the Lions UK game preview, we will be focusing on the lines and how we can try to overcome the injuries we have sustain
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Got the Turkey Sweat(s)
Happy Thanksgiving, you beautiful lot. While we might not be wearing our throwbacks, which are some good unis, we perhaps won't want a throwback to ho
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Striking Gould
We'll have Indiana Nights on our screens tomorrow, for a 1 pm kickoff (or 6 pm for us UK folks), as our Lions travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on t
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Decrypting the Morse Code
It's the Mac Attack this week, as the Trevor Lawrence-less Jags come to Ford Field to become the next victims in our march to the Super Bowl. Of cours
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
I Would Love It If We Beat Them
Once a year or so, I decide to drop some random British meme as the theme of the preview article. This is that time this year. This man is Kevin Keega
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Would It Be Shocking If The Lions Didn't Make A Trade?
Come the trade deadline on Nov 5th, could the Lions really end up without any incoming players?
News · by Matthew Turner · 1 year ago
The Titanomachy
For once, I am not giving you a bad pun based on a player's name. Instead, I'm going mythological, and using my Masters in Classics for the title. Lik
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Sleeping Like a Beebe
In the words of CJ, oh s**t, here we go again... Just like clockwork, we must once again travel to Jerry World to face the Cowgirls. But our fates may
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
Be Stille My Beating Heart
It's Week 2 and our Lions have yet another matchup from last year's playoffs on their plates
Preview · by Ash Soden · 1 year ago
No Risk It, No Fiske-It
Yes, yes, it's another bad pun title. But it could have been worse. Other titles in consideration were "I Know Every Line and Verse", "Let's Con-Verse
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Answering Some Questions
Over the past few weeks, the Lions fandom has been debating a few topics on Twitter (I'm never gonna call it X) centred around the makeup of the roste
News · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
A Wildgoose Chase
It's the final week of the preseason, and we're finally at home after two weeks on the road. It'll be another tough physical battle as we welcome the
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
ROTL - LIVE on CBS
ROTL interviewed on CBS News Detroit regarding the Lions and the NFL Draft
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Breaking Down the NFL Combine: Who Came Out on Top and Who Fell Short among Wide Receivers?
Get the inside scoop on the top winners and losers among wide receivers at the NFL Combine. Who's rising and who's falling in the draft rankings?
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Robbing the Banks
Here we are, folks. Win this game, and we're in the Super Bowl. Lose, and we go back home with our tails behind our legs. For once, historical precede
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
(H)All or Nothing
I think it's safe to say this is most, if not all, Lions fans right now; We got a lot of things off our back last Sunday, much like a modern-day Atlas
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Tasty Bit of (C.J.) Ham
I know, I know, we played the Vikings two weeks ago. So why am I doing yet another game preview for them, when not much will have changed?
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
NFC North Champions
The Lions are NFC North champions for the first time. The first division title since the NFC Central in 1993. This isn't an in-depth piece. It's not
News · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Hock Around the Clock
This Sunday, the Lions could do something they have never done in my 25 years and 1 week of existence. The fact the Lions could win the division for t
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Nothing in Life is Surtain
The title might seem a little doom-and-gloom but you know I have to force a pun in there somewhere
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
See Ya Later, Slater
As we come out of the bye and head cross-country to face the Chargers, so too do the game preview articles emerge from their week's hibernation as a n
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Lions take sole possession of 2nd seed in the NFC in win over hapless Raiders
A discussion of the Detroit Lions 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football to take sole possession of the 2nd seed in the NFC.
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Tea and Hobbs-Nobs
So I'm not talking about last week. I think pretty much everyone reading this took the fattest of Ls as no one could have expected that performance un
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Not This Time, You Mother-Tucker
5-1, undefeated on the road, joint-best record in the league... if the other shoe is going to drop, it's on our opponent's head
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Chicken Tikka Zavala
You thought I was going to make a pun based on Bryce, huh? Forever Young? Only the Good Die Young? Young, Wild and Free? Or the former jewel of my hea
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
The Detroit Lions have a very real shot at the no.1 seed in the NFC
When it came to making our preseason predictions for the Detroit Lions, my prediction was 14-3 with losses coming against Baltimore, Denver, and Dalla
Opinion · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Lions Curb Stomp Packers In Biggest Win Of The Holmes/Campbell Era
Since Brad Holmes became the general manager of the Detroit Lions on January 14th, 2021, there has been no more significant a game than the one played
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 2 years ago
Reed All About It
On Sunday, our defence stood up against a QB who practically is a rookie. Tomorrow, they might need to again to show Love Stinks.
Preview · by Ash Soden · 2 years ago
Lions make statement in win over Super Bowl champion chiefs
"We're here to win" - that's the statement made to the rest of the league by the Detroit Lions in the 21-20 victory against the champs. Coming into Ar
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
Rice, Rice Baby
Welcome to Season 2 of my (unhinged) game preview articles, hopefully with less words and more goodness
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Lions 2023 Season Preview - Playtime Is Over
Detroit Lions 2023 season preview - how we got here and where it's going.
State of the Franchise · by Steve Collins · 3 years ago
The Lions WON the Swift trade (but so did the Eagles)
Firstly, I'll start by stating that I hate the concept of "winners" and "losers" in a trade. The word itself is too arbitrary to really describe what
Opinion · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
The Detroit Lions believe they've opened the window - this season - to win it all
You read that right. I'm not saying they're right, or wrong, but the Detroit Lions believe that they're serious competitors in the 2023 NFL season. Le
Analysis · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
NFL Draft 2023 Player Profile - Texas RB Bijan Robinson
When it comes to the NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions, there are many routes to travel. Some will address immediate needs, and some will anticipate fut
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
How to Solve the Nickel Pickle
As we enter the off-season, one of the big questions that loom large over the team is what to do about the nickelback position. Last season, this was
Analysis · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Looking Back (At When We First Met)
Now that the Super Bowl has passed, and the off-season has begun, we can take the opportunity to look back and review our performance this season. Wha
Analysis · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
ROTL Awards 2023 - Fan Vote!
OnePride Nation - it's that time! Vote for your Player of the Year and your Moment of the Year! POTY is on whatever criteria you want it to be - bes
News · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
Green with Envy of the Honolulu Blue
Week 18. Lambeau Field. Sunday Night Football. A chance to keep K-Aaron Rodgers out of the playoffs. Who would have thought it would come down to this
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Fields of Nightmares
So Santa has us on his naughty list. I can't imagine why; we're the best team in football. Instead of getting a nice present, we were run over like Gr
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Same Darn-old Story
We stand in a unique position. For the first time since the Caldwell era, we are playing meaningful football in December. And if we win this week, and
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Hock-out Blow
For once in a long time, we stand on the precipice of playing the role of spoiler, the destroyer of dreams, the vanquisher of divisional hopes. This w
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Yer Da Sells Tr-Avon
We were so close to getting some roast bison (thank you Brad Boughner for correcting me on my vernacular on what meat buffalo gives you), but those pe
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Bills, Bills, Bills
Our Lions enter Thanksgiving week off the back of a win for the first time since 2018, and off a win streak for the first time since 2017 (also off a
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Rodgering A-A-Ron
As I began to write this on trade deadline day, I contemplated the Green Bay Packers to the soundtrack of their fans screeching like a squeaker in an
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
The Hockenson Trade - Inspired or Deluded?
Hockamania is moving to Minneapolis. The no. 8 overall pick for the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL draft was traded at the deadline yesterday to the Mi
Analysis · by Matthew Turner · 3 years ago
Tua Cool for School
Okay, even I can't be wholly positive these days. Our defence has taken a step forward, especially with the return of Paschal allowing Hutch to be mor
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
Dak to the Future
So we exit the bye and have our longest away trip of the season with a flight to Arlington, TX on the cards. I could have been hasty and Rushed into t
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
NFL Wars Episode IV: Fall of Seahawk-er
Okay, okay. So the Lions disappointed us last week against the Vikes (curse you, Austin Seibert and your right hip abductor!). This week, we welcome R
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
NFL Wars Episode III: A New Cope
We look at Minnie Mouse-sota's roster, how they've fared so far, see which matchups we can exploit, and make some spicy predictions
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
NFL Wars Episode II: The Phantom Wentz
Soooooo, I was off with some (okay, okay, most) of my predictions for Week 1. I am sorry, and I will endeavour to do better this week. This week, we w
Preview · by Ash Soden · 3 years ago
NFL Wars Episode I: Revenge of the Pride
Last season's game against the Philly Eagles was so bad that the coaches literally buried the tape. Well, AG has to get his shovel out and uncover the
Preview · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
2023 College QB Watchlist
We stand on the precipice of the 2022 NFL Season. The Detroit Lions have had an overall encouraging offseason process, despite the dud in the final pr
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
Reporting from the Front Lines
During the off-season, much was made of the coaches saying they were changing the front of the defence. Last season, we were still running the two-gap
Preseason · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
Malcolm In The Middle (Of Our Linebacker Riddle)
'Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee' Those were the famous words once said by the great Muhammed Ali But after the 2022 NFL Draft, there is a ne
Draft · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 4 years ago
I Could Try and Be Punny, But There Are No PG Jokes I Can Make Here
Don't worry, this isn't just a random piece. This is an in-depth look at our pick at 177th overall in the fifth round, James Mitchell, TE out of Virgi
Draft · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
Detroit...We have a problem...'The Problem'
The Lions really impressed on day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft in this guy's opinion, to the point I'm on record as saying it could be 'The Best Day 3 Draf
Draft · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 4 years ago
Draftee Profile- Kerby Joseph
I set out to win you over with this film breakdown and show you why you should be excited about the pick of Kerby Joseph 97th overall.
Draft · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
2022 NFL Draft - Some Mid-Round LB and TE Targets
As we approach the draft, talk around which prospects our Lions should take is heating up. For the most part, this talk is currently centred around ou
Draft · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
Trading Jared Goff Needs To Be On The Table
I know what you're thinking. "Goff played well down the stretch". "Wasn't he a top 5 QB in ratings in the last 4 games of the year". "Isn't this prema
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
Why the Lions Should Draft Kyle Hamilton
It might seem like I am just piggybacking onto a trend by writing this. In a recent episode of the PFF Tailgate podcast (Ep. 279), the hosts briefly d
Draft · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
Introducing New Writer - Ash Soden
Hello, I am Ash. I’m one of the new writers for ROTL UK. I’m 23 and from Birmingham, though I now live in Nottingham and will hopefully be moving acro
News · by Ash Soden · 4 years ago
Reviewing Brad Holmes as Detroit Lions GM - Year 1
We've just passed Brad Holmes' 1st anniversary as General Manager of the Detroit Lions, and now at the end of his first season, it's about time we loo
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
2021 Detroit Lions Quarter-Season Review
Now we're four games in, it seems an apt time to take an early look at how things are going - with the playing personnel and the staff. Results Well,
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
Previewing 2021 Week 4 - DET @ CHI
Week 4 rolls around for this Detroit Lions team, and it feels like a very different one that we've seen in years past. For the first time in a long ti
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
Previewing 2021 Week 3 - Ravens @ Lions
The Lions have started 0-2 against two teams expecting to make deep runs into the playoffs. So far, the defence has been burned via the linebackers an
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 4 years ago
Previewing 2021 Week 1 - SF @ DET
The long wait is over. The Detroit Lions last played a meaningful game almost 8 months ago, and the wait has been torture! An almost totally revamped
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions - Season Preview
When the Ford family sacked Detroit Lions’ head coach Jim Caldwell in 2018 after two 9-7 seasons, they made a clear statement of intent that the expec
State of the Franchise · by Steve Collins · 5 years ago
Bills 16 - 15 Lions Preseason Week 1 - What Happened?
Friday evening saw the first pre-season game of the Detroit Lions 2021 NFL campaign, at home against the Buffalo Bills, with fans finally returning to
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Who Are You Most Excited For In The 2021 Season From The Rookies?
A commenter from our Facebook group Detroit Lions Fans UK One Pride World Wide asked what the Lions fans think of our draft picks outside of Penei and
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions Draft Opinion Piece- Alim McNeill
After double-dipping on Tackles in the first 2 rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, Brad Holmes sent out the clearest iteration yet of Dan Campbell's message
Draft · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions as Olympians
Detroit Lions as Olympians - The 32nd Olympics is upon us. Tokyo 2020* is in full swing at the time of writing so for a bit of fun I thought why not t
Off the Field · by Ryan McCluskey · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions Draft Opinion Piece - Derrick Barnes
In the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions traded up to No. 113 overall to select Purdue Linebacker Derrick Danta Jr. Barnes. Let's
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions Draft Opinion Piece - Amon-Ra St.Brown
I'm back and I've got four words for you: Equanimeous Osiris Amon-Ra No these aren't the names of long lost Pharaohs or emperors or the three wise men
Draft · by Ryan McCluskey · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions Draft Opinion Piece - Levi Onwuzurike
As the days drew nearer to the Detroit Lions’ annual Super Bowl - also known as the NFL draft - most Lions fans seemed in a confident mood. Holding th
Draft · by Steve Collins · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions Draft Opinion Piece - Penei Sewell
With the 7th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected OT Penei Sewell out of the University of Oregon. Let's take an in-depth look into
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
2021 NFL Draft Class & UDFAs
So, the 2021 NFL Draft is done. We were live throughout, racking up over 22 hours of live content, and about 30 different guests joined us along the w
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions 2021 roster needs / NFL Draft strategy (Part 4 - Cornerbacks)
In part 4 of this series, we take a look at the cornerback depth in this NFL draft. This series is focused on what prospects are available at each pic
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions 2021 roster needs / NFL Draft strategy (Part 1 - Wide Receivers)
In my previous post, I highlighted the remaining roster spots that need filling (at the very least): 2 WR 3 OL 2 LB 4 CB 2 S. Within the above the Lio
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Lions 2021 Free Agency Progress and Roster Needs
In my post from March 1, I examined the holes in the Lions roster, along with some predictions of those players who might be leaving us. In short, of
Off-Season · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Tyrell Crosby- The Detroit Lions RT Of The Future?
During the era of Matthew Stafford, it's safe to say that one of the reasons he was never able to truly establish himself amongst the upper echelons o
Off-Season · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 5 years ago
Lions 2021 Free Agency Targets
Why do you want FAs? 1) They fills roster gaps 2) Roster upgrades 3) Value for money
Off-Season · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Lions look at the Senior Bowl
The Detroit Lions look ahead to the Senior Bowl. What are their needs, and who is playing in those positions?
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions hire LA Rams Director of College Scouting Brad Holmes as General Manager
The first of the Lions big jobs this offseason has gone. Replacing Bob Quinn at GM is Brad Holmes. Let's have a look at the man who, all being well,
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Detroit Lions 2020 Season Review
Well well well where do we begin? Let me start by saying this season has been like no other the fact we've managed to get the regular season completed
Analysis · by Ryan McCluskey · 5 years ago
Week 13 Preview - Lions @ Bears
The King is dead, long live the (interim) King! The first game since the Detroit Lions has cleaned house is here. Interim HC Darrell Bevell faces hi
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
2020 Thanksgiving preview - Texans @ Lions
And so the Detroit Lions go into the traditional thanksgiving game at their lowest eb so far this season. As it stands, they have the thinnest thread
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
2021 Lions Roster- Refine to Define (Act 2)
So what started off as what I thought would be a shorter article about what the Lions roster should look like in 2021, it turns out I just love writin
State of the Franchise · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 5 years ago
Week 9 - Lions @ Vikings preview
The Lions are 3-4, and considering the form of the rest of the division, go to US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with their season on the line against a
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Week 6 - Lions @ Jags preview
Time for Detroit to roll into Duval after a much-needed bye and time to reset. This should be a game but sides believe they can win, with both sides s
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Week 4 - Saints @ Lions Review
Apologies to any of the tens of readers out there for the lateness of this piece. I was pissed off after Sunday and what happened, and with the bye we
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Week 3 - Lions @ Cardinals preview
Lions start 0-2, and it doesn't get any easier. Those of you who have any sort of memory will recall the opening day last season where Detroit had a 1
Preview · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Week 2 - Lions @ Packers review
So, week 2 is in the books. Another day, another disappointing loss. This felt different from the Bears game. Against the Bears, we snatched defeat f
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Week 2: Lions @ Packers - Preview
Previous games: Bears 27 - Lions 23 Packers 43 - Vikings 34 What does this mean for the Lions? After an incredibly disappointing yet totally Lion-es
Preview · by Antony Fitzpatrick · 5 years ago
Week 1: Bears @ Lions - Review
Chicago Bears 27 - Detroit Lions 23 It had an air of inevitability to it, didn't it? The Lions were 17 points ahead at the start of the fourth quarter
Recap · by Matthew Turner · 5 years ago
Covid-19 - NFL & NFLPA CBA Amendment - Why it will fail, and what we can do about it
Covid-19 - NFL & NFLPA CBA Amendment - Why it will fail, and what we can do about it The NFL has a big problem. On Friday 24 July 2020 the amended CBA
News · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
Post-draft 2020 & UDFA roster and projected starters
In my previous posts I have discussed the pre-draft roster, the 2020 draft class and the post-draft undrafted free agent signings and cuts. Here I tak
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
Post - NFL Draft 2020 Activity - Rookie UDFA signings & Cuts
After a short break after the draft I am back! The Lions however didn't take any such break and wasted no time in signing a number of rookie undrafted
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
NFL Draft 2020 - Day 2 Review
Day 2 is done. Lions twitter is almost wholly happy. What world are we living in? Going into day 2, the Lions had three picks: 35 (3rd pick, 2nd roun
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
NFL Draft 2020 - Day 1 Review and Day 2 Preview
So, day 1 is in the books, and Detroit surprised absolutely no-one in selected Jeff Okudah (CB, Ohio State) at No.3. A little more about our new playe
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
The NFL Draft 2020 - Lions needs and outcomes
The NFL 2020 draft starts on Thursday night here in the UK (more accurately Friday morning) and I cannot wait. The fact that the draft will be held at
Draft · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago
State of the Franchise - Part 3: Overview
My first article in a build up to the draft is an in-depth look into the state of the Lions franchise, looking at the roster as it stands after the fi
State of the Franchise · by Matthew Turner · 6 years ago