Monday, August 17, 2026

Lions Links for Monday 8-17-26

Articles:

Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Why Jameson Williams Missed Sunday Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-injury-updates-why-jameson-williams-missed-sunday-practice

Brad Holmes' Worst Signing Marcus Davenport Lands With Bears: Why Lions Moved On:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/brad-holmes-worst-signing-lands-with-bears-why-lions-moved-on

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Defense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-updated-bubble-watch-after-bengals-game-defense

Projecting Lions Week 1 Starters Today: Biggest Surprises, New Additions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/projecting-lions-week-1-starters-today-biggest-surprises-new-additions

Lions Camp Highlight: Isaac TeSlaa Makes Impressive, Contested TD Grab:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-camp-highlight-isaac-teslaa-makes-impressive-contested-td-grab

Dan Campbell Makes Key Decision About New Challenge Flag Rule:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-makes-key-decision-about-new-challenge-flag-rule

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-updated-bubble-watch-after-bengals-game-offense









HC Dan Campbell says Detroit Lions will play starters in Saturday’s preseason game vs. Commanders:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/18/hc-dan-campbell-says-detroit-lions-will-play-starters-in-saturdays-preseason-game-vs-commanders/

The plan for Brian Branch and the Lions after his return may have just revealed itself, or at least it should be this:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-plan-for-brian-branch-and-the-lions-after-his-return-may-have-just-revealed-itself-or-at-least-it-should-be-this/

Dan Campbell confirms a suspicion about the Lions’ offensive line: They’re not going to do the wrong thing with one of their best guys:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-confirms-a-suspicion-about-the-lions-offensive-line-theyre-not-going-to-do-the-wrong-thing-with-one-of-their-best-guys/

Detroit Lions’ stadium future remains secure at Ford Field, but what happens when every NFL team wants something new?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-stadium-future-remains-secure-at-ford-field-but-what-happens-when-every-nfl-team-wants-something-new/

We’re just talking here. Here’s what happens if the Lions have a center controversy:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/were-just-talking-here-heres-what-happens-if-the-lions-have-a-center-controversy/

The Lions should be watching these 6 potential cuts after we studied every NFL team’s roster projection:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-should-be-watching-these-6-potential-cuts-after-we-studied-every-nfl-teams-roster-projection/




Ennis Rakestraw: "I hate how PFF did me" in preseason opener:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-pff

Juice Scruggs was excited to be traded to Detroit, where he's suddenly a key piece:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/juice-scruggs

NFL Preseason Week 1: Team of the Week & Player Awards (HB: Jacob Saylors, Detroit Lions):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-week-1-team-of-the-week-player-awards

2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 rookie grades: Rams QB Ty Simpson aces first test; Broncos RB makes mark (BENGALS 16, LIONS 14 - Grade:  B+. B. Miller.  RT Blake Miller showed a quick jump-set and strong punch, handling tackle-end twists and carrying pass rushers around the pocket. The first-round pick fell prey to pull moves after first contact by Bengals DE Myles Murphy, though, which allowed secondary rushes. Miller executed his run blocks, staying down the line on zone plays and hitting multiple combo blocks. He bullied fellow rookie Cashius Howell out of an outside run lane midway through the second quarter and worked 10 yards downfield on a screen pass. However, Miller was shed twice by third-year Bengals DT Kris Jenkins on run plays.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-1-rookie-grades-rams-qb-ty-simpson-aces-first-test-broncos-rb-makes-impact

2026 NFL Top-10 WRs: Is Ja'Marr Chase Or Jaxon Smith-Njigba League's Best Pass Catcher? (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown Detroit Lions - Brooks: As a hyper-competitive pass catcher featured in a dynamic offensive scheme, the three-time All-Pro is a headache for defensive coordinators around the league. St. Brown’s energy and relentless effort, combined with a polished overall game, make it nearly impossible to limit his touches or reduce his impact as a playmaker. As the Lions’ No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions when crafting a game plan against a unit that also features Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams on the perimeter. Given the amount of one-on-one coverage he faces weekly, it is no surprise to see him punish opponents with a game-changing play.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-wrs-jamarr-chase-jaxon-smith-njigba-leagues-best-pass-catcher

Ranking the 10 Best NFL Edge Rushers in 2026: Myles Garrett Leads the Pack, But Who Comes in at No. 2? (2. Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
2025 PFN EDGE Impact Score: 91.1.  Heading into 2025, there were questions around how Aidan Hutchinson would bounce back after having missed most of the previous season with both a fractured fibula and tibia. His season quickly answered any of those questions: he ended the year with 14.5 sacks and was the second-best edge rusher in the entire NFL in our EDGE Impact Scoring model.  Hutchinson’s 93.0 pass-rushing score ranked second in the league in 2025, and his 14.5 sacks placed fourth among all edge rushers. His 53.7 disruptive EPA placed third at the position, as well. He rightfully earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro recognition for his efforts, and he figures to be a fixture in both categories for years to come if he continues to stay healthy.)(8-17-26):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/10-best-nfl-edge-rushers-2026/

Video:

Campbell on flexibility of offensive line and secondary:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-flexibility-of-offensive-line-and-secondary

Lions talk preparing for preseason week two against Washington:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-202wrupysc70q384


MLive - Jacob Saylors: "best player on the field" in Cincinnati:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kjpmp7c4Fso

Offensive Line? Back-up Quarterback? Where do Lions position battles stand halfway through Training Camp:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/17/offensive-line-back-up-quarterback-where-do-lions-position-battles-stand-halfway-through-training-camp/

On the road at Detroit Lions' practice facility:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-sgforkzao1l3yz3r

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