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Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lions, Bills go at it in battle of top offenses

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It would not come as a big surprise if Buffalo and Detroit wound up facing each other in February.

When the two Super Bowl contenders match up at the Lions’ home field on Sunday afternoon, the primary concern for the Bills will be getting their defense straightened out.

Buffalo had its seven-game winning streak snapped by the Rams last week, with Los Angeles prevailing 44-42. Bills quarterback Josh Allen became the first player in NFL history to have three rushing and three passing touchdowns in a single game, but that historic performance was wasted by Buffalo’s inability to disrupt the Rams’ offense.

The Rams racked up 457 total yards of offense and scored on all but one of their six red-zone possessions. Buffalo’s defense failed to generate a sack or a turnover.

“We’ve got to get back to good fundamental football,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “That’s really where it starts.”

Things could get very ugly for the Bills (10-3) again if they don’t make more impactful plays on defense. The Lions (12-1) are riding a franchise-record 11-game winning streak while leading the league in scoring (32.1 points per game).

Getting top running back James Cook the ball more often also will be a point of emphasis for Buffalo. He had a season-low six carries for 20 yards against Los Angeles.

“We’ve got to get better,” McDermott said. “We’ve got to perform better, and that starts in practice (Wednesday). It is a mentality. It is an attitude. And if you want to play good defense, that’s where it starts. … There’s not a whole lot of shortcuts or ways around it. It’s got to be a mentality for us, first and foremost, that we carry through the rest of the season.”

With the Bills averaging 30.5 points per game — second only to the Lions — this could turn into the highest-scoring game of the week. Detroit coach Dan Campbell is naturally focused on containing Allen.

“He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, he’s pretty explosive and he’s competitive,” Campbell said of the Buffalo signal-caller. “He’s got all of these attributes, physical attributes, but then, it’s what he’s got inside of him, man, he’s the ultimate competitor. That’s what separates him from a lot of guys. He’s fearless and it’s why those guys — they play the way they do for him because he just won’t give it up.”

Detroit’s injury-riddled defense got a few extra days to heal up after a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 5.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who, like Allen, is a candidate for the league’s MVP award, has bounced back from an uncharacteristic five-interception outing against the Houston Texans last month to throw nine touchdown passes and only one interception over the past four games.

“I guarantee you, that’s not Goff’s focus,” Campbell said of personal honors. “Winning the MVP, that’s icing on the cake, but I know for us, man, if you just focus on the win and what it’s going to take to win this game and whatever comes out of that, the individual accolades will follow.”

The Lions’ defensive line is getting healthy.

Josh Paschal, Levi Onwuzurike and D.J. Reader, all of whom missed the win over the Packers, could play on Sunday, according to Campbell. Fellow defensive lineman Alim McNeill, who was in concussion protocol, practiced in full on Wednesday, as did offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee), who missed the past two games.

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), who hasn’t played since Nov. 10, practiced in full on Wednesday.

–Field Level Media

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Lions edge Packers, win 11th straight, on walk-off FG

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Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal on the final play of the game and the host Detroit Lions extended their franchise-record winning streak to 11 games with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

Jared Goff passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns (two to Tim Patrick) for the Lions (12-1). David Montgomery had 84 combined yards rushing and receiving and scored a touchdown.

Josh Jacobs scored three rushing touchdowns for Green Bay. Jordan Love, who was held to 31 yards passing in the first half, finished with 206 passing yards and a touchdown.

The Packers (9-4) are 7-2 over their last nine games with both losses coming against Detroit.

The Lions held a 17-7 halftime lead.

Detroit scored on its first possession of the game, with Montgomery finishing off the 11-play, 70-yard march with a 3-yard scoring run.

Love’s second completion of the game was fumbled by Christian Watson on the first play of the second quarter. The Lions recovered the ball at their own 46-yard line and turned the giveaway into three points, as Bates kicked a 43-yard field goal.

Jacobs’ 1-yard scoring run with 5:35 left in the half put the Packers on the board.

However, the Lions reestablished the double-digit lead in the closing seconds of the half on fourth-and-goal. Goff hit running back Jahmyr Gibbs over the middle on a 2-yard pass to complete the 70-yard drive.

Love’s 59-yard completion to Watson during the opening possession of the second half set up his 12-yard scoring pass to tight end Tucker Kraft. That cut Detroit’s lead to 17-14.

Keisean Nixon picked off a Goff pass moments later, giving the Packers the ball at the Lions’ 16-yard line. Green Bay took the lead on Jacobs’ 6-yard run with 11:15 remaining in the quarter.

Goff and the Lions responded with a 13-play drive. Goff found Patrick on fourth-and-goal from the 3, providing Detroit with a 24-21 lead.

After forcing a punt, Detroit gambled on fourth-and-1 from its own 31 but it backfired as Gibbs was thrown for a loss. Jacobs scored from four yards out in the opening minute of the fourth quarter as the Packers regained the lead.

The Lions roared right back with a 10-play drive, completed by Goff’s 1-yard pass to Patrick with 8:39 to play. The Packers tied it at 31-apiece with 3:38 left on Brandon McManus’ 32-yard field goal.

Detroit ran out the clock on its ensuing possession. A 16-yard pass from Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Montgomery’s 7-yard run on fourth down (with Goff falling to the ground as he handed the ball off) with less than a minute left put Bates in position to make the game-winning kick.

–Field Level Media

Aug 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Jamal Adams (33) leaves the field after celebrating a win over the Seattle Seahawksat Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

Former All-Pro S Jamal Adams set to make Lions debut vs. Packers

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The Detroit Lions elevated former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, whom they signed as a free agent to the practice squad on Sunday, to their game-day roster on Thursday night.

The Lions, who share the NFL’s best record at 11-1, host their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers (9-3).

Adams, 29, began the season with the Tennessee Titans, who signed him as a free agent in July. He was released, at his request, on Oct. 17.

He was selected in the first round (No. 6 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

Seattle sent two first-round draft picks to New York in 2020 to acquire Adams, then signed him to a four-year, $70 million contract extension. His action was limited in Seattle due to injuries, and he played just 34 games over four seasons.

With the Titans, he appeared in three games (one start) and made four tackles.

In 83 career games (81 starts), Adams has 498 tackles, four interceptions with one touchdown return, 36 passes defended, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and was first-team All-Pro in 2019.

Detroit also elevated outside linebacker Mitchell Agude to the game-day roster.

The Lions’ list of inactives for Thursday’s game includes four injured starters: offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and defensive linemen DJ Reader (shoulder), Josh Paschal (knee) and Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring).

The other inactives, who did not have injury designations, are cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, guard Kayode Awosika and offensive tackle Giovanni Manu.

Detroit also signed wide receiver Maurice Alexander from the practice squad to the active roster on Thursday, when he can return punts and kickoffs in place of the injured Kalif Raymond (injured reserve).

The Packers’ inactive list features cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (knee) and Corey Ballentine (knee), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring), offensive lineman Jacob Monk (no injury designation) and wire receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion).

–Field Level Media

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes the ball against the Green Bay Packers.

Week 14 TNF: Packers-Lions Preview, Props & Prediction

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The Detroit Lions ride a 10-game winning streak into Thursday night’s home game against division rival Green Bay, but the Lions don’t have the luxury of stepping off the gas even a little.

Detroit (11-1) is only a game ahead of Philadelphia and Minnesota in the NFC, with the Vikings (10-2) and Packers (9-3) still hot on the Lions’ tails in the NFC North. Detroit is also battling a slew of injuries as it kicks off Week 14 against a Packers team the Lions handled 24-14 on the road last month.

Detroit will play host to Minnesota, which has won five straight, in the regular-season finale next month.

ODDS AND TRENDS
The Lions are 3.0 to 3.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks. The line is 3.5 at BetRivers, where Detroit has been backed by 58 percent of the spread-line tickets. Meanwhile, the Lions’ -182 moneyline to win the game outright has drawn 75 percent of the money.

The public is expecting a high-scoring affair, with the 51.5 total points line seeing the Over backed by 84 percent of the money. Nine of Green Bay’s past 12 road games have gone over the total points line.

According to the book, the Packers have won the first quarter in eight consecutive games in which they entered as the underdog. By contrast, the Lions have covered the spread in seven of the past eight meetings in the series.

PROP PICK
–Packers RB Josh Jacobs Anytime TD (-159 at BetRivers): This has been the most popular player prop at the book, drawing 1.6 percent of all money wagered on. Jacobs didn’t reach the end zone in the first meeting, but he did rack up 95 yards on just 13 carries.

KEY STAT
The Packers have remained in contention by winning seven of their last eight, with the only loss coming at the hands of the Lions. Detroit opened up a 21-point lead early in the third quarter and held on for a 24-14 victory.

THE NEWS
Detroit is coming off a 23-20 win over Chicago on Thanksgiving Day in which it nearly blew a 16-point lead. The Bears’ poor clock management cost them an opportunity to send the game into overtime and led to coach Matt Eberflus’ firing.

The Lions have been hit with a wave of injuries, particularly on the defensive side. They signed four players over the past week to fortify their depth.

“I know the elephant in the room is all the injuries that have happened with us on the defensive side,” defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. “Our personnel staff does a really good job of acquiring players that fit exactly who we are. I would say this, it’s not the playbook that’s the most important thing for these guys to come in and learn. It’s the style of play that we have and that’s easy to learn.”

Jared Goff has thrown for six touchdowns and zero interceptions in the past three games after tossing five picks against the Houston Texans on Nov. 10.

The Packers also played on Thanksgiving, defeating Miami 30-17. Green Bay opened up a 24-3 halftime lead as Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed.

Now the Packers face a Detroit team that has defeated them in five of the last six meetings.

“With most good teams, they play the game the right way,” Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said. “Certainly, Detroit’s been doing that for a couple years now. That’s who they are and that’s who we are as well. It should be a great game on Thursday night.”

The Packers might have to win via a shootout, considering the Lions are averaging a league-best 31.9 points per game (Green Bay ranks eighth at 26.5). Stopping the running game will be key, according to LaFleur.

“They’re two very dynamic backs. (David) Montgomery, he’s going to beat you up physically and the other guy (Jahmyr Gibbs), you’ve got to try to corral because he can take it the distance,” he said. “Jared is playing at an MVP level, so they’ve got a really potent offense.”

INJURY REPORT
Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and three defensive linemen — DJ Reader (shoulder), Josh Paschal (knee) and Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) — were ruled out Wednesday for Thursday’s game.

The Packers have ruled out cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee), wide receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and cornerback Corey Ballentine (knee). Alexander was limited at practice Monday and Tuesday and estimated as not participating in Wednesday’s walkthrough. Doubs had not cleared the concussion protocol as of Tuesday, according to LaFleur.

THEY SAID IT
Lions coach Dan Campbell says the fun really begins at this point of the season.

“The best part of all of this — we’re in playoff football right now, that’s where we’re at,” he said. “We’re in December, and our schedule says that. Man, we play tough opponent after tough opponent — we’ve got plenty coming up. So, man, this is the type of stuff that you live for and it’s also the type of stuff that gets you ready for the tournament.

“So, yeah, we’re a resilient bunch and nothing’s going to change that. We’ve just got to worry about the one in front of us.”

PREDICTION
The Lions are dealing with a litany of injuries, several at key spots, but just keep winning. Needing to put distance between themselves and the rest of the pack to secure what is shaping up as a critical first-round bye, the Lions will be highly motivated to complete the season series sweep. –Lions 30, Packers 27

–Field Level Media

Nov 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

After 10 straight wins, Lions face Packers with much to accomplish

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The Detroit Lions have equaled the franchise record for most consecutive victories and stand alone atop the NFC standings.

They still have plenty of obstacles to clear to remain at that perch. Even the NFC North remains up for grabs and they’ll try to create a little more separation when they host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

The Lions (11-1), who have won 10 straight, haven’t been able to shake free from Minnesota (10-2) or Green Bay (9-3). Detroit will host Minnesota, which has won five straight, in the regular-season finale next month.

The Packers have remained in contention by winning seven of their last eight, with the only loss coming at the hands of the Lions. Detroit opened up a 21-point lead early in the third quarter and held on for a 24-14 victory.

Lions coach Dan Campbell says the fun really begins now.

“The best part of all of this — we’re in playoff football right now, that’s where we’re at,” he said. “We’re in December, and our schedule says that. Man, we play tough opponent after tough opponent — we’ve got plenty coming up. So, man, this is the type of stuff that you live for and it’s also the type of stuff that gets you ready for the tournament.

“So, yeah, we’re a resilient bunch and nothing’s going to change that. We’ve just got to worry about the one in front of us.”

Detroit is coming off a 23-20 win over Chicago on Thanksgiving Day in which it nearly blew a 16-point lead. The Bears’ poor clock management cost them an opportunity to send the game into overtime and led to coach Matt Eberflus’ firing.

The Lions have been hit with a wave of injuries, particularly on the defensive side. They signed four players over the past week to fortify their depth.

“I know the elephant in the room is all the injuries that have happened with us on the defensive side,” defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. “Our personnel staff does a really good job of acquiring players that fit exactly who we are. I would say this, it’s not the playbook that’s the most important thing for these guys to come in and learn. It’s the style of play that we have and that’s easy to learn.”

Jared Goff has thrown for six touchdowns and zero interceptions in the past three games after tossing five picks against the Houston Texans on Nov. 10.

The Packers also played on Thanksgiving, defeating Miami 30-17. Green Bay opened up a 24-3 halftime lead as Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed.

Now the Packers face a Detroit team that has defeated them in five of the last six meetings.

“With most good teams, they play the game the right way,” Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said. “Certainly, Detroit’s been doing that for a couple years now. That’s who they are and that’s who we are as well. It should be a great game on Thursday night.”

The Packers might have to win via a shootout, considering the Lions are averaging a league-best 31.9 points per game (Green Bay ranks eighth at 26.5). Stopping the running game will be key, according to LaFleur.

“They’re two very dynamic backs. (David) Montgomery, he’s going to beat you up physically and the other guy (Jahmyr Gibbs), you’ve got to try to corral because he can take it the distance,” he said. “Jared (Goff) is playing at an MVP level, so they’ve got a really potent offense.”

Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and three defensive linemen — DJ Reader (shoulder), Josh Paschal (knee) and Levi Onwezurike (hamstring) — didn’t practice on Tuesday.

Offensive guard Elgton Jenkins (knee), Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and cornerback Corey Ballentine (knee) missed the Packers’ practice.

–Field Level Media

Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Jamal Adams (33) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (31) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Report: Lions signing ex-All Pro S Jamal Adams

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Plagued by injuries to the defense, the Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the practice squad, ESPN reported Sunday.

It is expected Adams will be promoted to the 53-man roster at some point.

Adams’ agent, Kevin Conner, confirmed Adams’ signing.

Adams began the season with the Tennessee Titans, with whom he signed as a free agent in July. He was released, at his request, in October.

Adams, 29, began his NFL career in 2017 when he was selected in the first round (No. 6 overall) of the NFL draft by the New York Jets.

Seattle sent two first-round draft picks to New York in 2020 to acquire Adams, then signed him to a four-year, $70 million contract extension. His action was limited in Seattle due to injuries, and he played just 34 games over four seasons.

With the Titans, he appeared in three games (one start) and made four tackles.

In 83 career games (81 starts), Adams has 498 tackles, four interceptions with one touchdown, 36 passes defensed, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

The Lions (11-1) have the best record in the NFC, despite a rash of injuries on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez are the latest to be out with season-ending injuries, both stricken in the team’s Thanksgiving Day win over the Chicago Bears.

–Field Level Media

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back David Montgomery celebrate the 31-26 win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery to play vs. Bears

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Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back David Montgomery are active for Thursday afternoon’s game against the visiting Chicago Bears.

St. Brown (knee) and Montgomery (shoulder) were both listed as questionable to play for the Lions (10-1), who have won nine games in a row.

St. Brown leads the team in catches (71), receiving yards (747) and receiving touchdowns (nine), while Montgomery has rushed for a club-best 11 TDs to go along with 632 rushing yards.

While Detroit will have those two key cogs in its lineup, it will be without several others.

Taylor Decker, fellow offensive linemen Kayode Awosika, Colby Sorsdal and Giovanni Manu as well as cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Emmanuel Moseley are inactive for the Lions.

As for the Bears (4-7), they listed the following players as inactive: offensive linemen Ryan Bates and Kiran Amegadjie, defensive backs Elijah Hicks and Ameer Speed, wide receiver Tyler Scott and defensive lineman Dominique Robinson.

–Field Level Media

Oct 10, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) before warm ups at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Playoff-clinching scenarios for Bills, Chiefs and Lions

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Buffalo, Kansas City and Detroit have a chance to punch their playoff tickets in Week 13.

The Bills (9-2) have the least complicated scenario. They can clinch the AFC East by beating the San Francisco 49ers at home on Sunday night, paired with a loss Thursday night by the division rival Miami Dolphins (5-6) at Green Bay.

The Chiefs (10-1) can clinch a playoff berth with a victory on Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders plus one of three other outcomes: a Miami loss or tie on Thursday; a loss by the AFC West rival Denver Broncos (7-5) Monday against Cleveland; or a loss by the division rival Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) Sunday at Atlanta plus a Denver tie.

Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City can also clinch with a tie against Las Vegas and a Miami loss.

The NFC North-leading Lions (10-1) have six potential pathways, each of them requiring a win on Thursday at home against the division rival Chicago Bears.

The Lions would also need a San Francisco loss or tie plus one of the following scenarios:

–Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Tampa Bay loss or tie
–Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Tampa Bay loss or tie
–Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Washington loss or tie plus Atlanta loss
–Arizona loss or tie plus Seattle loss plus Washington loss plus Atlanta tie
–Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Washington loss or tie plus Atlanta loss
–Arizona loss plus Seattle tie plus Washington loss plus Atlanta tie

–Field Level Media

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery scores the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 29 seconds left to defeat the Chicago Bears, 31-26, at Ford Field, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Vanquishing Bears, Thanksgiving losing streak tops Lions’ holiday list

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Emboldened by the view from the top of the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are out to eliminate nightmare holiday gatherings when the Chicago Bears come to town Thursday for a lunchtime division duel.

The Lions (10-1) are streaking one direction, the Bears (4-7) the other in the first matchup of the season between teams on opposite ends of the division.

Riding a nine-game winning streak, their longest since a 10-game streak during their first season in Detroit in 1934, the Lions are burdened by losses in their traditional Thanksgiving Day game the past seven seasons. Three of the defeats are courtesy of Chicago.

The Bears and Lions get together for the 20th time on Thanksgiving — the Bears have 11 wins — this week in the first of two meetings between the teams in a 25-day span. Detroit goes to Soldier Field on Dec. 22.

“I think there’s two things,” Campbell said of the Thanksgiving losing streak. “Number one — Get a W. And it’s a division win that’s why this huge. Number two is because the players are going to get a couple of days off. So, they have family, friends in, it’d be nice to feel good about it when you’re with everybody because it’s just not real fun. It’s not real fun to be around.”

Detroit (10-1) owns the best record in the NFC but the Lions aren’t even assured of a division title. Minnesota sits one game behind them and Green Bay is two games back. The Bears (4-7) sit in last place and would likely need to run the table to have any chance of making the playoffs.

The Lions have been dominant in all phases and haven’t allowed a touchdown in the past 10 consecutive quarters.

Detroit’s offense ranks first in points per game (32.7) and second in total yardage (394.3) The Lions defense has not given up a touchdown in the last 10 quarters. Rookie placekicker Jake Bates has made all 16 of his field goal attempts, including four from 50-plus yards over the past three games.

Chicago shows up in a foul mood. The Bears are saddled with a five-game losing streak and Chicago’s defense has been destroyed for nearly 2,000 total yards in the last four games.

The Bears failed to reach the 20-point mark four times in five outings since they last won a game. In their latest defeat, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense perked up but they lost to Minnesota in overtime, 30-27.

“We have to play complementary football for us to be able to win these games,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “The games we have won, we have done that. The games we have been close we’ve missed the mark a little bit. Over the course of the year, it’s been one side or the other, this side or that side. In this league you have to be good on all sides to win. That’s what we are searching for.”

Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. The wide receiver trio of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Romeo Odunze combined for 21 receptions and two touchdowns while tight end Cole Kmet caught seven passes.

“What I’ve been impressed with is just how he has grown,” Campbell said. “He has grown every game but these last two I really feel like he’s taken off and what they’re doing with him has been really good for him and he just looks very composed. He doesn’t get frazzled, plays pretty fast, and he’s an accurate passer, big arm, and he’s got some guys that can get open for him.”

Detroit’s banged-up secondary could be susceptible against the Bears’ veteran receivers in their bid to pull off an upset on Thursday.

The Lions put two defensive backs on injured reserve in the past week and top cornerback Carlton Davis isn’t expected to play due to knee and thumb injuries.

Detroit offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and top returner Kalif Raymond (foot) are also expected to miss the game, though Campbell expressed optimism that running back David Montgomery (shoulder), formerly of the Bears, would play. Bears safety Elijah Hicks was listed as a DNP for Tuesday’s walkthrough.

–Field Level Media

Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) rushes for a touchdown during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Lions take care of Colts 24-6, extend win streak to nine

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Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 90 yards and scored two touchdowns as the visiting Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday.

The Lions’ streak is their longest since their first season in Detroit in 1934 when they won 10 straight games.

Jared Goff passed for 269 yards for the Lions (10-1), completing 26 of 36 passes.

David Montgomery had a combined 73 yards rushing and receiving and ran for a touchdown. Montgomery came away with a shoulder injury during the second half and did not return.

The Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown caught six passes for 62 yards but his streak of scoring a receiving touchdown ended at eight games.

Anthony Richardson passed for 172 yards and rushed for 61 more for the Colts (5-7). Michael Pittman caught six passes for 96 yards but Jonathan Taylor was held to 35 rushing yards.

Indianapolis was penalized 10 times for 75 yards.

Detroit led 14-6 at halftime.

The Colts drove 66 yards on the opening possession of the game but had to settle for Matt Gay’s 27-yard field goal.

Detroit got on the board early in the second quarter by finishing off a nine-play, 60-yard drive. Gibbs scored on a 1-yard run after Indianapolis was penalized for unnecessary roughness.

Andrew Ogletree dropped a potential touchdown pass during the Colts’ ensuing drive, and Indianapolis had to settle for another Gay field goal, this one from 29 yards.

The Lions answered with a touchdown. Montgomery gained 13 yards on 3rd-and-6 to keep the drive going and he scored two plays later from 6 yards out.

Detroit came up empty in the red zone during the opening possession of the second half as Montgomery was dropped for a loss on 4th-and-1.

The Lions extended their lead to 21-6 with a 10-play, 79-yard drive in the third quarter. Gibbs, who had a 16-yard run during the drive, finished it off with a 5-yard carry with 2:19 remaining in the quarter.

Jake Bates blasted a 56-yard field goal with 6:21 remaining to give the Lions an 18-point lead.

–Field Level Media