Patricia, Wilks endure tough first seasons as head coaches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season. "Yeah, your first year you're going to have struggles," Detroit defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said. "If you don't, you lucked up." Most of the luck for these teams has been bad.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season. "Yeah, your first year you're going to have struggles," Detroit defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said. "If you don't, you lucked up." Most of the luck for these teams has been bad.
Lions back to losing ways in Matt Patricia's first season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
Patricia's Lions reeling after 3rd straight loss
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...
Lions need win over Packers under Matt Patricia
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions seem to need a win over Green Bay to stop Matt Patricia's first season from being a flop. Week 5 may seem a little early for an NFL team to be desperate. Not in Detroit.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions seem to need a win over Green Bay to stop Matt Patricia's first season from being a flop. Week 5 may seem a little early for an NFL team to be desperate. Not in Detroit.
Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...
Patricia, Lions looking to clean up after opening-game mess
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
Stafford, Lions unravel in Patricia's dreadful debut
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
Matt Patricia makes Lions debut Monday night against Jets
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
Lions coach Matt Patricia unfazed by poor preseason
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions underwent a regime change in the offseason, and the early returns already have long-suffering fans of this team fearing the worst. A 1-3 record in the NFL preseason saw the Lions finish with a minus-34 point differential. But if this is cause for concern, new coach Matt Patricia isn't showing it.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions underwent a regime change in the offseason, and the early returns already have long-suffering fans of this team fearing the worst. A 1-3 record in the NFL preseason saw the Lions finish with a minus-34 point differential. But if this is cause for concern, new coach Matt Patricia isn't showing it.
Lions 2018 scheduled announced
The Lions open the season against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, Sept. 10 and end the season at Green Bay for Week 17.
The Lions open the season against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, Sept. 10 and end the season at Green Bay for Week 17.
2017 Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit Dec. 26
Lions Legendary wide receiver Herman Moore joins us to tell us more about this year's Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit.
Lions Legendary wide receiver Herman Moore joins us to tell us more about this year's Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit.
Some Lions kneel, team links arms in response to Trump
Several Detroit Lions players kneeled during the national anthem and linked arms with standing players, the coach and team owner -- part of a unified protest against comments made by President Donald Trump.
Several Detroit Lions players kneeled during the national anthem and linked arms with standing players, the coach and team owner -- part of a unified protest against comments made by President Donald Trump.
Novi Wildcats host Fantasy Football Camp for kids with special needs
It won't be long until our Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are full of football. This week, though, there was a very special get together on the field in Novi.
It won't be long until our Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are full of football. This week, though, there was a very special get together on the field in Novi.
Sam Martin's Celebrity Softball Game
Sam Martin of the Detroit Lions is taking over the celebrity softball game hosted for many years by Steven Tulloch.
Sam Martin of the Detroit Lions is taking over the celebrity softball game hosted for many years by Steven Tulloch.
NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter's Charity Golf Classic June 12
The Detroit Lions will take some time away from the practice field to hit the links next week for the annual NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic.
The Detroit Lions will take some time away from the practice field to hit the links next week for the annual NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic.
Mental Health Fair with Eric Hipple May 17
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it. Former Lion's quarterback Eric Hipple is a mental health advocate, and he's tackling the issue head on.
NFL releases 2017 Detroit Lions schedule
Roary and two of the Detroit Lions cheerleaders join us in studio.
Roary and two of the Detroit Lions cheerleaders join us in studio.
Lions' Stafford, Ansah surprise kids with pep talk
The Detroit Lions Youth Football Education Team gave some future football hopefuls a taste of some real NFL conditioning this past weekend
The Detroit Lions Youth Football Education Team gave some future football hopefuls a taste of some real NFL conditioning this past weekend
Former NFL player Greg Skrepenak goes vegan
Marc Ramirez from Chicpea and Bean and Skrepenak joined us on The Nine to tell us more about the event.
Marc Ramirez from Chicpea and Bean and Skrepenak joined us on The Nine to tell us more about the event.
Meet the mastermind behind the puppets of 'Disney's The Lion King'
FOX 2's Lee Thomas takes us backstage to meet Michael Reilly, the puppet master.
FOX 2's Lee Thomas takes us backstage to meet Michael Reilly, the puppet master.