Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions snap counts with some interesting numbers, including 100 percent snap count for Tracy Walker and how much the Lions did use Adrian Peterson.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
1-2, 3rd in NFC North
- 8/13CANC
- 8/20CANC
- 8/27CANC
- 9/3CANC
- 9/13L 27-23
- 9/20L 42-21
- 9/27W 26-23
- 10/4
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/18
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/25
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/1
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/26
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/6h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/13h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- TBD
- TBD
- 1/3h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
For the first time in a while, Detroit Lions' defense offers a glimmer of hope for the future
Desperately needed win gives Patricia a one-week reprieve, but issues remain on both sides of the ball. Can the Lions build off the win?
Lions (finally) come through late vs. Cardinals, snap 11-game losing streak
The Lions scored with two minutes or less in regulation for the first time since 2018 for their first win since October 2019.
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23
Matt Prater made a 39-yard field goal as time expired, Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions snapped an 11-game losing streak dating to last season by beating the Arizona Cardinals 26-23 on Sunday.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The streak is over. For the first time since October of last season, the Detroit Lions won a football game, beating Arizona 26-23 on a last-second field goal by Matt Prater. There's some symmetry in the Lions winning late against Arizona since it was perhaps the scene of the team's worst collapse under Matt Patricia in the season-opener last year. But Detroit led two field goal drives in the fourth quarter to come-from-behind to win in the fourth quarter for only the second time under Patricia.
Prater's kick helps Lions end 11-game losing streak (0:25)
Okudah picks off Murray in the middle of the field (0:42)
Golladay stretches out for a Lions TD (0:26)
Murray picked off in 2nd quarter (0:26)
Lions take the lead on Stafford's TD pass to James (0:15)
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
On Jeff Okudah's interception, the rookie corner closed on DeAndre Hopkins while the ball was in the air. At the moment of this image, with the ball about halfway to them, Hopkins is moving 17.39 MPH, but Okudah is going 20.13 MPH, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions have shown some life in the middle of the desert. Linebacker Jamie Collins, in particular, has been active with a pressure to force one Kyler Murray interception and intercepting Murray himself, helping Detroit to a 17-13 lead over Arizona at halftime. The offense has also looked largely in rhythm with WR Kenny Golladay back. Golladay has a touchdown and Detroit has relied on Adrian Peterson, who is the only Detroit running back with a carry so far. D'Andre Swift has one reception.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Jesse James hadn't been targeted the first two games of the Lions' season. Today against Arizona? Two targets, two catches and a touchdown in the first half.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions inactives: CB Desmond Trufant, RB Ty Johnson, S C.J. Moore, OL Logan Stenberg, TE Hunter Bryant. Kenny Golladay is ACTIVE for the Lions today. He'll make his season debut. Julian Okwara also active, as is Halapouilvaati Vaitai.
Rolling Kyler Murray, Cardinals poised for big day vs. Lions' defense
The Cardinals' offense keeps getting better every week, while the Lions have given up 27 and 42 points in the first two weeks.
Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tools talks with Doc.
Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about game changers in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tools who talks about his journey in the tool hardware industry, the Milwaukee Sawzall and disruptive innovation. Doc talks about taking a different path in your daily routine.
Game changers in sports, art and medicine...
Doc opens talking about game changers in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses the examples of surfer Bob McTavish, inventor John G. Rand, painter Claude Monet and guest Steve Richman of Milwaukee Sawzall. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions LB Jamie Collins was fined $35,096 from Week 1 when he was ejected for making contact with an official. Collins later admitted it was a mistake.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
With Desmond Trufant now out for the Lions, figure it'll be Amani Oruwariye and Jeff Okudah as the two primary corners who likely will match up with D'Andre Hopkins.
Trying to understand Tracy Walker's role with the Detroit Lions
Toggling between roles hasn't stopped Tracy Walker from producing results in the Lions' defensive backfield. So why is he playing less?
Lions' Golladay hopes to make debut vs. Cards
Kenny Golladay is hoping to make his season debut Sunday after missing the first two games with a hamstring injury.
First Take 2nd Hour: New Jackson State HC Deion Sanders joins the show, Rapper Big Sean talks Lakers and Detroit sports, and more
Stephen A. & Max talk to Deion Sanders about becoming the Head Coach at Jackson State and other NFL topics. Rapper Big Sean joins to talk about the Lakers and Detroit sports, and the guys debate if Kyler Murray is already a top-10 player in the NFL.
Can Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp's lifetime experience turn around the franchise?
Can Sheila Ford Hamp's lifetime experience help turn around Lions?
Another week, more of the same, so where do the Detroit Lions go from here?
Lions have been able to jump out to big leads, but have not shown the ability to sustain momentum and display a lack of discipline.
2020 NFC North Standings
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards246.0Tied-15th
Rushing Yards105.722nd
Points For23.3Tied-21st
Points Against30.77th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State |
| 2(3) | D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia |
| 3(3) | Julian Okwara | OLB | Notre Dame |
| 3(11) | Jonah Jackson | OG | Ohio State |
| 4(15) | Logan Stenberg | OG | Kentucky |
| 5(21) | Quintez Cephus | WR | Wisconsin |
| 5(27) | Jason Huntley | RB | New Mexico State |
| 6(18) | John Penisini | DT | Utah |
| 7(21) | Jashon Cornell | DE | Ohio State |