Friday, October 2, 2026

Lions Links for Friday 10-2-26

Articles:



Twentyman's Mailbag: What's the next step for Lions' defense after Week 3 improvements?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-mailbag-next-step-for-defense-after-week-3-improvements

Detroit Lions Brian Branch Injury Update: What Game Could He Return?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-brian-branch-injury-update-what-game-could-he-return

Detroit Lions Tried Trading For Joey Porter Jr. 'For a While':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-tried-trading-for-joey-porter-jr

Lions Jared Goff Can Pass All-Time Great Quarterback This Week:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-jared-goff-can-pass-all-time-great-quarterback-this-week

How Lions, Jameson Williams Can Solve Shell Coverages:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/how-lions-jameson-williams-can-solve-shell-coverages


Spot the Ball: 10 Thoughts Ahead of Lions Matchup Against Panthers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/spot-the-ball-ten-thoughts-ahead-of-lions-matchup-against-panthers



NFL predictions: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Panthers in Week 4:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/175079/lions-vs-panthers-predictions-week-3-picks


The Lions defense could look noticeably different Sunday, starting with one young player I’m ready to put in the lineup:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-defense-could-look-noticeably-different-sunday-starting-with-one-young-player-im-ready-to-put-in-the-lineup/


Why the Lions didn’t trade for Joey Porter Jr. — and where Brad Holmes really went wrong at cornerback:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/why-the-lions-didnt-trade-for-joey-porter-jr-and-where-brad-holmes-really-went-wrong-at-cornerback/

The Lions have one defensive number that’s killing them, and fixing it, even a little, could change everything:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-have-one-defensive-number-thats-killing-them-and-fixing-it-even-a-little-could-change-everything/

Jahmyr Gibbs Warns Lions Defense Bryce Young Could Start ‘Carving Y’all Up’ on Sunday:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jahmyr-gibbs-warns-lions-defense-bryce-young-could-start-carving-yall-up-on-sunday

Panthers Offer Lions an Opening Detroit Cannot Afford to Pass Up:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-goff-amon-ra-st-brown-panthers-secondary-injuries


Lions’ Jared Goff Emerges as Sleeper MVP Candidate in Latest NFL Quarterback Power Rankings:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-jared-goff-emerges-as-sleeper-mvp-candidate-in-latest-nfl-quarterback-power-rankings

Lions were "very much in" on Joey Porter Jr. Where could they turn now?:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/joey-porter-jr-lions

Drafting Blake Miller already paying dividends for Lions:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/blake-miller-lions-2677978460

Panthers WR Coker questionable vs. Lions; backup Legette ruled out:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50085542/coker-questionable-quad-injury-panthers

Early look at the NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates to move, five teams to watch, five predictions (Five teams that could be adding at the deadline - Detroit Lions (2-1):  The Lions' schedule should keep them afloat, but they have so many problems on the back end of their defense that they almost have to be looking for help at those positions. Detroit has reason to wonder whether it's closer to the end of its title-contending window than the beginning, so it needs to make sure it can make a playoff run this season.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50077145/2026-trade-deadline-early-look-players-teams-predictions


Panthers Media:



Matchups That Will Decide Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4:  https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi/matchups-will-decide-panthers-vs-lions-week-4

NFL Week 4 Odds Realize Panthers' Worst Fears Ahead of Lions Matchup:  https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi/nfl-week-4-odds-realize-panthers-worst-fears-lions-matchup

Panthers Can't Afford to Make These 4 Mistakes Against Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi/panthers-cant-afford-4-mistakes-against-lions

Podcast:

Lions at Panthers Week 4 preview | The Official Detroit Lions Podcast:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-panthers-week-4-preview-the-official-detroit-lions-podcast

Video:





The Detroit Lions should have a MASSIVE advantage in primetime Sunday:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-massive-advantage-primetime-181939631.html


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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 10-1-26

Articles:


Lions at Panthers practice report: Oct. 1:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-panthers-practice-report-oct-1-bartch-wonnum-reed






Kelvin Sheppard Has Message For Struggling LB Jack Campbell: 'Relax Dude':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/kelvin-sheppard-has-message-for-struggling-jack-campbell

Detroit Lions OG Absent Thursday Practice, DE Returns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-og-absent-thursday-practice-de-returns

What to Know About Detroit Lions Official Against Panthers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-to-know-about-detroit-lions-official-against-panthers

Lions Fans React to Losing Joey Porter Jr.: Brad Holmes Is Just a Scout:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-fans-react-to-losing-joey-porter-jr-brad-holmes-is-just-a-scout

Chargers Cornerback Could Be Ideal Lions Trade Target:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/chargers-cornerback-could-be-ideal-lions-trade-target




Detroit Lions Mailbag: Is D.J. Reed a liability, should the Lions trade for Jessie Bates, and when will Brian Branch return?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-is-d-j-reed-a-liability-should-the-lions-trade-for-jessie-bates-and-when-will-brian-branch-return/

5 cornerbacks the Lions could trade for after missing on Joey Porter Jr., including two long-term answers:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/5-cornerbacks-the-lions-could-trade-for-after-missing-on-joey-porter-jr-including-two-long-term-answers/

4 Truths About the Detroit Lions Heading Into Week 4 at Carolina Panthers:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/4-truths-about-the-detroit-lions-heading-into-week-4-at-carolina-panthers

Kelvin Sheppard on Derrick Moore: "We're not just playing you more because you're a draft pick":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/derrick-moore-lions-2677976798


Trevor Nowaske teaches Jets a lesson Jahmyr Gibbs already learned:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/trevor-nowaske-lions

NFL rookie rankings: Highest-graded players after Week 3 (13. OT Blake Miller, Detroit Lions (73.2):  Miller was back in the lineup for the Lions this week and has impressed as a pass blocker through two games. He has allowed a 3.8% pressure rate and has yet to surrender a sack, earning an 80.6 PFF pass-blocking grade.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-rookie-rankings

NFL Week 4 upset alert: Why these five favorites could easily lose, including the 49ers (Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (+3.5) - The Panthers are perennially overlooked, and folks have profited off of that over the last couple of years. Since the start of last season, Carolina is 6-3 ATS as a home underdog and 5-4 straight up.  While the Lions look like a behemoth in this head-to-head because of their high-powered offense, it's their lackluster defense that puts them on upset alert. Pretty much across the board, the Detroit defense is either at or near the bottom of the league. Last week, Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense came back down to earth a bit, totaling just 18 points in a loss to Cleveland on the road. However, because they are facing this Lions defense, I think they'll look more like the offense that was averaging 35.5 points per game and 409.0 total yards per game over the first two weeks of the regular season.  This has all the makings of a shootout, which may come down to the final possession. Do you know who was tied for second with six game-winning drives last season? Bryce Young.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-upset-alert-five-favorites-that-could-lose-49ers/

NFL Awards Ballot: In Bijan Robinson We Trust; Brock Purdy MVP Frontrunner? (MVP - 2. Jared Goff:  All Jared Goff does is put up impressive numbers. The Lions' quarterback is second in the league in passer rating (116.1), with eight touchdown passes and no interceptions.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-awards-ballot-bijan-robinson-we-trust-brock-purdy-mvp-frontrunner

USA Today (Detroit Lions:  Close calls against the Saints and Jets reinforced that nothing might come easy to Detroit this season. That much should have been clear, however, when the team entered the season with a secondary that looked liable to subject the Lions to repeated shootouts. Scoring 31 points in each of its contests might be the only form of consistency the offense can count on at this point, as the slow starts by the unit have increased the already disproportionate reliance on chunk gains. For now, though, Dan Campbell is getting enough big plays on both sides of the ball to finish off some uncomfortable contests.  Grade: B):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/09/30/nfl-team-grades-september-2026/92003978007/

The Biggest Question for Every Week 4 NFL Game (Lions (2–1) at Panthers (1–2): Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Which team will have the ball last?  The Panthers’ offense might have been stunted by the Browns in Week 3, but make no mistake, both of these teams are capable of pouring on the fireworks. Bryce Young is first in passing yards (939) so far while Jared Goff is tied for third in touchdown passes (eight). If Jalen Coker is back for the Panthers, Young should be able to take advantage of the Lions’ poor secondary, while the high-powered Lions offense should do the same against Carolina. If this is a high-scoring affair as anticipated, this game might very well come down to which offense has the ball last.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/biggest-question-every-week-4-game

NFL Week 4 Schedule 2026: Ranking All 16 Games From Worst to Best (10. Lions (2–1) at Panthers (1–2):  Despite allowing a whopping 31.7 points per game this season—the most in the NFL—the Lions have managed to post a 2–1 record thanks to shootout wins over the Saints and Jets. Offensive firepower will likely be on full display again this Sunday when they head to Charlotte for a matchup against the Panthers, and that was true even before the Panthers put starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR this week. Carolina is scoring the fifth-most points per game this season at 29.7, while quarterback Bryce Young leads the NFL in passing yards with 939. The Panthers’ defense, however, allowed a 59-point barrage from the Bears in Week 1. A betting man would probably take the over.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-4-schedule-2026-ranking-all-16-games-worst-to-best

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-panthers-preview-7f6291eb457f523a79ba6b0857389357




Panthers Media:


The Panthers have learned that Bryce Young "thrives" when things get complicated:  https://www.panthers.com/news/the-panthers-have-learned-that-bryce-young-thrives-when-things-get-complicated



3 Burning Questions Ahead of Panthers’ Week 4 Matchup vs. Lions:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/3-burning-questions-panthers-week-4-matchup-vs-lions


Podcast:


Video:



Williams on attacking shell coverage:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/williams-on-his-role







Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson fuel friendly competition:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/50073456



Are You Mad at The Lions For Not Trading For Joey Porter Jr? | Costa and Jansen:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/video/are-you-mad-at-the-lions-for-not-trading-for-joey-porter-jr-costa-and-jansen-xbfz8nu


Lions vs. Panthers Week 4 SNF Preview | NFL Daily:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-panthers-week-4-snf-preview-nfl-daily


Lions-Panthers preview: ‘Points galore’ on SNF?:  https://sports.yahoo.com/video/lions-panthers-preview-points-galore-191019338.html

Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Has Earned More Playing Time:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-cb-ennis-rakestraw-165402632.html

Jared Goff's early MVP case will face a real test in the coming weeks:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/jared-goffs-early-mvp-case-163024976.html

Should Lions have made a trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr.?:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/lions-made-trade-cornerback-joey-143904416.html

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