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All the daily collected Detroit Lions news and notes from SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.

National media blown away by Lions’ stomping of Packers

Everywhere you look, experts are amazed at the transformation of the division signaled by Thursday’s beatdown in Lambeau.

Best reactions from the Detroit Lions dismantling of the Packers

Never a doubt.

Notes: Jared Goff’s crowd jump fail hilariously mic’d up

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff failed to jump into the crowd after scoring a touchdown on Sunday—and he was mic’d up during it.

Notes: What national writers are saying about the Lions after their Week 3 win

The Lions are back in the headlines and for all the right reasons.

Notes: Graham Glasgow happy to be starting after frustrating training camp

After initially not securing a starting role in camp, Lions’ guard Graham Glasgow is excited to be in the lineup against the Falcons.

Notes: Penei Sewell disappointed in his own performance at left tackle

Already a leader in just his third year, Sewell says there’s a lot to clean up—starting with himself.

Notes: CJGJ and Jerry Jacobs attended local HS rivalry game, donate to both programs

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is eager to help Detroit youngsters follow in his footsteps to become NFL success stories.

Notes: Watch extended mic’d-up video from Lions win over Chiefs

Who wouldn’t want more video from that night?

Notes: Former Seahawk K.J. Wright praises Lions OL in excellent film breakdown

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright broke down the Detroit Lions’ film from Week 1 and he came away impressed by how the Detroit offense operates.

Notes: Jahmyr Gibbs leads NFL in broken tackles on run plays—watch them all here

Despite only carrying the ball seven times, Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads the NFL in broken tackles on run plays.

Notes: The ultimate guide to Lions tailgating

Some suggestions from the Detroit Free Press, with additions by yours truly.

Notes: Film analysts shower praise on Lions for Week 1 victory

It really looks like Ben Johnson’s offense picked up right where it left off last year. Oh, and the defense did stuff too.

Notes: What if the Detroit Lions are finally good?

Lifelong Detroit Lions fan Tim Alberta told a wonderful story and wonders what life will be like if the team is finally good in 2023.

Notes: How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell turned Detroit Lions into NFL’s darlings

Just two years removed from a complete rebuild, Detroit Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have this team on the brink of something special.

Notes: Jahmyr Gibbs trendy pick for Offensive Rookie of the Year

All eyes on the Alabama running back.

Notes: National analysts expect big things from Lions rookies

Can the newest Lions on the squad help shape the upcoming season? Many NFL Network analysts seem to think so.

Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown out to prove doubters within league wrong in 2023

Amon-Ra’s ready to squash the non-believers.

Notes: Lions’ WR Amon-Ra St. Brown to be featured in new NFL Films show

The NFL is launching a new series on NFL+ and NFL Network. ‘A Football Life Origins’ will highlight five stars from today’s game, including Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Notes: 4 Lions make ESPN’s top-100 players prediction

The Detroit Lions hype continues.

Notes: Must-see interview between former teammates Dan Campbell, Jason Garrett

NFL on NBC posted video of a wonderful conversation between Campbell and former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.

Notes: Detroit Lions radio gameday coverage expanding for 2023 season

97.1 The Ticket, the Detroit LIons’ official radio station, is expanding their gameday coverage for the 2023 season. We’ve got the details.

Notes: Dan Campbell is embracing high expectations for Detroit Lions

This offseason has been filled with expectations for the Lions, but coach Dan Campbell isn’t changing much, and is focused on being himself. Hear about that and more in an interview with Brad Galli.

Notes: Lions are primed to be a personnel-diverse offense in 2023

Tej Seth thinks Detroit is one of six teams ready to give opposing defenses preparation headaches.

Notes: Frank Ragnow on how this Lions team is built different

This is not the SOL.

Notes: Why Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is poised for another huge year

Eric Woodyard of ESPN dives into the process of what makes Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown great.

Notes: 2 Detroit Lions defenders make PFF’s preseason Team of the Week

2 young Detroit Lions defenders—Jack Campbell and Levi Onwuzurike—made PFF’s preseason Team of the Week after impressive days against the Giants.

Notes: Lions third running back role still a wide-open competition

The competition for RB3 is still wide open, but they must be a big force on special teams.

Notes: Several film breakdowns of win over New York Giants

Here’s a collection of additional material to check out from around the web on Lions-Giants.

Notes: Taylor Decker doesn’t let Lions hype pull focus from his job

Hype or not, Taylor Decker is always giving 100%.

Notes: Lions’ legend Barry Sanders speaks to the media about statue reveal

Detroit Lions’ legend Barry Sanders spoke to the media ahead of his statue reveal slated for the home opener. Kyle Meinke of MLive has the story on the implications of the statue.

Notes: Jared Goff reveals more details about iconic Penei Sewell catch

On a recent podcast, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff offered more behind-the-scenes details about Penei Sewell’s iconic catch against the Minnesota Vikings.

Notes: Former NFL coach expects Lions to win NFC North

Mike Martz likes what he sees in Jahmyr Gibbs, Ben Johnson’s offense, and the new Lions secondary.

Notes: Brad Holmes defends Jameson Williams, says mistakes are ‘magnified’

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says 22-year-old Jameson Williams is getting extra scrutiny for his training camp missteps.

Notes: 1 dropped pass ruined Amon-Ra St. Brown’s day

Nobody is happy when they mess up. If you’re Amon-Ra St. Brown, you can’t stand an error—even if it’s just one. Dave Birkett of the Free Press has the story.

Notes: Where has Jared Goff improved since his Rams days?

Ted Nguyen of The Athletic has an excellent breakdown of Jared Goff’s play with the Detroit Lions and where it has—and hasn’t—grown since his days with the Rams.

Notes: James Houston among most impressive under-the-radar edge rushers

PFF is giving credit where credit is due.

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