This Day in Michigan History: Lions trade Bobby Layne, sparking ‘curse’

DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) -In 1957, the Detroit Lions were one of the NFL’s powerhouses, led by quarterback Bobby Layne. But on ...
The New York Times

The Lions on TV, a growing national audience and building brand: A Thanksgiving tradition

The Lions — David Montgomery, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs — celebrated beating the Bears last Thanksgiving with drumsticks. Kimberly P. Mitchell / Imagn Images DETROIT — George A.
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Lions on pace to score second-most points in a season in NFL history

In Week One, a lackluster effort by the Lions’ offense in a loss to the Packers led to questions about whether they could withstand the loss of their former offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, who is ...
Altoona Mirror

Lions favored, but history on the side of the Steelers

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell answers questions after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman) DETROIT — On ...