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DETROIT LIONS 10-1 · 1ST IN NFC NORTH
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Longtime NFL tough guy Shawne Merriman loved seeing Dan Campbell cry after a loss Longtime NFL tough guy Shawne Merriman loved seeing Dan Campbell cry after a tough loss
Penn State's James Franklin finds unlikely ally in Pat Narduzzi; picking the Lions' midseason MVPs, and more Today's Penn State football headlines feature an unexpected development in the dust-up over fake injuries and a look back at the first half...
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM
Boomer Sooner in NFL: Quarterbacks Murray vs. Mayfield
Boomer SoonerOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amani Oruwariye - Limited for Wednesday's practice Oruwariye (hip) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.
Impact Oruwariye seemingly picked up the hip injury in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and was held out of Wednesday's practice. However, his return to practice bodes well for his availability in Week 6 against Cincinnati. Through five games this season, Oruwariye has logged 20 total tackles, three passes defended and two interceptions.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Flowers - Returns to limited practice Flowers (knee) logged a limited practice Thursday.
Impact Flowers has already missed two games this season with a shoulder issue and was held out of practice Wednesday with the knee injury that he apparently suffered in Week 5. It's a positive sign that he returned to turn in a limited practice Thursday, and the Lions will hope that he can turn in a full practice Friday to increase his chances of suiting up in Week 6 against Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' running backs D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams still waiting for big break In 52 carries this season, Swift has topped 15 yards just once, with a 16-yarder in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. After...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Here's how the Bengals beat the Lions on Sunday: Three keys Here's how the Bengals can improve to 4-2 on the year and beat the Detroit Lions in the Motor City
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Late defensive lapses call Lions' decision-making into question Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn discusses strategy to rush three that backfired against Ravens and Vikings.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Practice photos: October 14, 2021 View photos from Detroit Lions practice on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
HBCU's Rock! A Fireside Chat with Brad Holmes photos View photos of Detroit Lions EVP and GM Brad Holmes speaking to Detroit area middle and high school students about the importance of HBCUs a...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Onwuzurike on defensive rhythm Defensive end Levi Onwuzurike talks about settling into a defensive rhythm and learning behind defensive ends Nick Williams and Michael Broc...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Brown on offensive line cohesiveness Center Evan Brown talks about correcting mistakes on the offensive line and feeling more confident playing with his teammates on the line th...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
D'Andre Swift - Maintains limited practice activity Swift (groin) remained a limited practice participant Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact The groin injury has been affecting Swift's practice reps all season, but after he played in each of the previous five games, there's little reason to worry about him sitting out Sunday against the Bengals. He's kicked off Week 6 prep with a pair of limited practices, and so long as he can maintain that level of activity or upgrade to full work Friday, he should be ready to handle his normal lead role out of the backfield this weekend.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Hockenson - Puts in limited practice Hockenson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Hockenson is managing the knee injury for the second week in a row, but the Lions haven't provided any indication that he suffered a setback coming out of Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Though he was held to just 22 yards on two receptions in the contest and then didn't practice Wednesday, Hockenson's return to the field Thursday likely puts him on pace to play this weekend against Cincinnati. However, Hockenson may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to avoid taking a questionable tag into the matchup.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamaal Williams - Absent with hip injury, illness Williams' absence Thursday was the result of a hip injury and an illness, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Williams appeared on the Lions' initial Week 6 injury report as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, with only the hip issue attached to his name. His downgrade to no activity a day later with a new health concern in tow likely points to the illness being at the root of his absence, rather than any sort of setback with his hip. So long as he can get back on the field in some capacity Friday, Williams would still be in good position to complement D'Andre Swift (groin) out of the backfield during Sunday's game against the Bengals.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 Crucial Catch Costume Party photos View photos from the Crucial Catch Costume Party on Oct. 11, 2021.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions vs. Bengals practice report: Oct. 14 Lions vs. Bengals practice report for Thursday, October 14.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Jamaal Williams - Misses practice Williams (hip) wasn't present for the open portion of Thursday's practice, Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Unless Williams fit in some work behind the scenes, he'll go down as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report. Williams was a limited participant Wednesday due to the hip issue, so he's seemingly trending in the wrong direction as Sunday's game against the Bengals. Though he's seen his role in the passing game shrink since drawing nine targets Week 1, Williams has remained involved on the ground as a secondary option behind D'Andre Swift (groin). Williams has logged double-digit carries in each of the past three games, averaging 4.2 yards per tote during that stretch.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals, Lions aim to bounce back after losing on late kicks
The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals have been on the wrong side of NFL history so far this seasonOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staley on focusing on the fundamentals Assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley talks about the importance of staying on top of fundamentals and putting players in...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Fipp on special teams tactics Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp discusses the different strategies used by special teams throughout the game and facing the Cincinnati B...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lynn on shortening play calls Offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn discusses the importance of lessening the amount of turnovers and his goal to shorten the verbiage used t...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Glenn on defense hitting their stride Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn the continued progressions in the defensive performances each week and the improvements he's seen in outsi...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
10 takeaways from Glenn, Lynn & Fipp Catch up on all the news from the coordinator media sessions with Aaron Glenn, Anthony Lynn and Dave Fipp.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
T.J. Hockenson - Back at practice Hockenson (knee) was present for Thursday's practice, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Impact It remains to be seen how the Lions list the tight end's participation level, but Hockenson's return to the field, in any capacity, represents a positive indicator with regard to his Week 6 status. Last week, Hockenson also followed a Wednesday DNP with a return to practice Thursday before being listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Vikings, which he ended up suiting up for. That pattern could well be repeated in advance of this weekend's game against the Bengals.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
