Ryan Mathews is the Senior Editor for Pride of Detroit and has been with the site since the 2015 season. He's been watching the Lions play football since they called the Pontiac Silverdome their home. An alumnus of Oakland University, he teaches by day. He lives with his wife, Amanda, and their three kids in Michigan.
Dan Campbell wasn’t 2023 NFL Coach of the Year despite memorable Lions season
The Detroit Lions had their most successful season in over fifty years, but Campbell being named the league’s coach of the year became a tough mountain for him to climb with the way his team finished 2022.
Lions vs. 49ers 5Qs preview: Brock Purdy elevates SF offense to record heights
A conference championship playoff preview with Ryan Bainbridge about the matchup between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.
Craig Reynolds wasn’t even supposed to be on the field for 4th down touchdown vs. Bucs
Sometimes it’s all about being in the right spot at the wrong time, and Craig Reynolds wasn’t going to let anything—or anyone—stop him in his moment against the Buccaneers.
5Qs preview: Tampa Bay’s offense more ‘in sync’ since Week 6 matchup
A divisional round playoff preview with Evan Wanish about the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Report: Lions OC Ben Johnson has 2 head coaching interviews this week
After reportedly having serious interest in Ben Johnson, the Commanders and Panthers have scheduled interviews with the Lions current offensive coordinator about their vacant head coaching positions.
Lions to host rematch against Buccaneers in NFC Divisional Round
The Detroit Lions will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the next round of the playoffs—a rematch of Week
Lions vs. Rams 5Qs playoff preview: Detroit’s defense must pick their poison
A playoff preview with Evan Craig about the Wild Card matchup between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams.
Amon-Ra St. Brown returns after injury on dirty play, scores big TD
Amon-Ra St. Brown crossed the 1,500-yard receiving mark on the season after suffering an injury to his midsection against the Vikings.
Lions vs. Vikings 5Qs preview: Kevin O’Connell and the backup QB conundrum
A preview with Christopher Gates about the Week 18 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
5Qs preview: Cowboys offense needs to throw ‘changeups’ to get back on track
A preview with David Halprin about the Week 17 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.