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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and teammates react after Cousins' touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell carries a game ball as he leaves the field following a 34-30 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions' Bevell can't coach vs Bucs due to COVID protocols

By Larry Lage Dec. 24, 2020 12:30 PM EST

The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 07:57 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Texas-San Antonio football coach...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Army's Ahmad Bradshaw holding up the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after Army defeated Navy in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army coach Jeff Monken is focused on one thing _ capturing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Black Knights can take the first step toward winning the coveted hardware, emblematic of supremacy among the three service academies, when Air Force visits Michie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:42 AM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Stafford on Reserve/COVID-19 list, wife says he's negative

By Larry Lage Nov. 04, 2020 05:10 PM EST

A fan wearing a face mask sits alone on the stands before the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between FC Porto and Olympiacos at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Only 3,750 fans were allowed on the stands. (Miguel Riopa, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Packers to continue playing without fans

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2020 09:17 AM EST

Lions face Colts, going for Patricia's 1st 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (4-2) at DETROIT (3-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Colts by 3 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pandemic limiting what NFL players can do on their off weeks

By Steve Megargee Oct. 07, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, shakes hands with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The= Seahawks have had a nasty habit of starting slowly. If their debut at Atlanta last weekend is any indication, Carroll and Wilson have the motors revving from the jump. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2020 12:53 AM EDT

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a two-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Trubisky throws 3 TDs in 4th to help Bears beat Lions 27-23

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, The playing field and seating areas of SoFi Stadium, future home for NFL football's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is viewed in Inglewood, Calif. Welcome to Sofi Stadium, Stan Kroenke's billion-dollar palace where the Rams and Chargers will call home. The fans will be at home due to COVID-19, and look for huge TV ratings for this prime-time affair. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 11, 2020 12:12 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The coronavirus pandemic scuttled most college pro days, wiped out all rookie minicamps and obliterated the NFL's traditional offseason. "Honestly, I probably wouldn't be in the NFL if this would've happened my rookie year," said Vikings two-time Pro Bowl receiver Adam Thielen, who went undrafted in 2013 out of Minnesota State but parlayed an impressive weekend at a rookie minicamp into a practice squad job and eventually a roster spot.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Long shots in NFL face even longer odds during pandemic

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 03, 2020 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches his team against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Gase, Marrone, Quinn among NFL coaches sitting on hot seats

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

Detroit Lions fullback Luke Sellers (47) rushes punter Arryn Siposs (2) during drills at the Lions NFL football camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Golladay wants to stay with Lions, hopeful for new deal soon

By Larry Lage Aug. 17, 2020 06:32 PM EDT

File-Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is blocked by Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. New Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Robinson is sidelined indefinitely with a non-football injury, coach Sean McVay says. The Rams put Robinson on the active/non-football injury list Saturday, and McVay discussed their new signee's prognosis Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, without disclosing the nature of Robinson's condition, which isn't coronavirus-related. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
New Rams DT A'Shawn Robinson out with non-football injury

By Greg Beacham Aug. 09, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Detroit. Stafford was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Lions, according to the league's transactions report Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. The list was created for players who either test positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with an infected person. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Detroit QB Stafford goes on reserve/COVID-19 list

By Noah Trister Aug. 01, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

Lions likely need turnaround to save Quinn, Patricia's jobs

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 06:26 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: Lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to close season...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The league closed team facilities in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, sending coaches and general managers home. Marrone tried to take full advantage of the unique opportunity, sitting at the dinner table and stirring up conversations with his family on a regular basis.(AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
NFL GMs, coaches striving for more balance in life and work

By Larry Lage Jun. 18, 2020 11:15 AM EDT