Observations From a Not-So NFL Super Wild Card Weekend
Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy says some of what we're all thinking in his observations from a not-so Super NFL Wild Card Weekend.
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Once Upon a Lions’ Playoff in Motown: Stafford’s Bittersweet Return
In 2009, the Detroit Lions had the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. They sought a quarterback capable of leading their team out of the basement and back into playoff glory that has eluded them for a long time. On draft day, they chose Matthew Stafford from the Georgia Bulldogs, anointing him to be […]
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Five Players Key to The Detroit Lions Reaching the Super Bowl
Out of all of the NFL teams with genuine Super Bowl hopes heading into the second half of the season, the Detroit Lions are surely the most surprising. However, they have proven enough over the first 10 weeks of the season to be taken seriously as Super Bowl contenders. For once, local fans are enjoying […]
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Packers vs Lions Kickoff Thanksgiving
I know you’re excited about Thanksgiving. But, get ready as the Green Bay Packers vs the Detroit Lions kick off Thursday’s slate of games. The Packers, sitting at 4-6, are riding high after a hard-fought victory over the Chargers. Meanwhile, the Lions, with their impressive 8-2 record, pulled off an outstanding comeback against the Bears […]
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NFL WEEK FIVE TAKEAWAYS
Imagine being a fan of a team that has a below-average offensive line that allows sacks left and right. That’s me: a fan of the New York Giants. The G-Men allowed seven sacks, and both Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor suffered injuries. Welcome to misery… Anyway, a lot of other things happened this week. Here […]
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The Detroit Lions Are Here To Run The North
We should’ve expected this. After all, they did upset the Kansas City Chiefs in week one. They’re 8-1 since Week 14 of last season. Honestly, a 4-0 record this season wasn’t crazy to think about considering the overtime loss to the Seahawks. But, the Detroit Lions are here to run the North. A Team We […]
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NFL Week Two Takeaways
Unfortunately, we have seen the end of week two of the NFL regular season. However, it was an incredible three days of football once again. From two overtime games to an incredible comeback, there was a lot to be excited about. Here are your NFL Week Two Takeaways. Oh, and here are my takeaways from […]
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Jahmyr Gibbs RB – Scouting Report
It is no news that anticipations for the 2023 NFL Draft are on the rise. Fans are excited to see who makes the list this season and one of the outstanding players on the potentials list is Jahmyr Gibbs. As one of the best running backs for Alabama, there is a growing buzz on whether […]
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Lions vs. Chiefs: Thrilling Opener at Arrowhead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2023 NFL season kicked off with a bang. The Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup at Arrowhead Stadium was thrilling from start to finish . In an unexpected turn of events, the Lions managed to pull off a stunning upset. Playing as underdogs, they defeated the reigning Super Bowl […]
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Three Players To Watch: Chiefs vs. Lions
We are just two days away from the first game of the 2023 NFL Season. The reigning Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs welcome in the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Patrick Mahomes and Co. look to start their quest for a repeat, while Jared Goff and his crew look to make a statement on prime […]
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Dark Horse NFL Awards Candidates
The NFL season is fast approaching. We are now less than three weeks away from the first regular season game. With a new season comes excitement and expectations for teams and players. Instead of predicting the popular choices for NFL awards, here are some dark horse NFL awards candidates for the upcoming season. Most Valuable […]
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Three Takeaways From Giants’ Loss to Lions
The New York Giants fell to the Detroit Lions in their first preseason game of 2023. Here are three takeaways that we can be both optimistic and concerned about.
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Pats Preview: Week 5 vs Detroit Lions
The Pats come into this matchup versus the Detroit Lions a tad worse for wear. Sure, they impressed the hell out of everybody keeping it close with the Green Bay Packers last week. Taking Aaron Rodgers to overtime with a third-string quarterback in Bailey Zappe. But this Lions team just isn’t going to go down […]
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Matthew Stafford’s Career is Not Hall of Fame Worthy… Yet
The narrative surrounding the career of Matthew Stafford has officially changed forever. After spending 12 years with the Detroit Lions, Stafford finally got his chance to play for a legitimate franchise. In his first season as the Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford met expectations in every way, shape, and form. It wasn’t always pretty, but […]
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