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Lions' Aaron Glenn, defensive players receive hero's welcome at Detroit Pistons game

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn received a hero's welcome during his visit to the Detroit Pistons game Monday night.

MLive · 1d

Lions grades: Defense flawlessly executes Aaron Glenn’s aggressive game plan

Aaron Glenn’s defense is already known for blitzing and playing a ton of man coverage. And the Lions defensive coordinator relied on those tendencies even more than usual, leading to Darnold’s brutal day. The Vikings quarterback completed only 18 passes on 41 attempts for a season-low 166 passing yards.

Yardbarker · 6d

Detroit Lions Defense Isn't Good Enough For a Super Bowl Run

The Detroit Lions have been considered the best team in the NFL for the majority of the 2024 season. However, a wave of injuries and struggles on defense could keep them from being legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

Vikings, Sam Darnold and Detroit Lions

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Detroit Lions defense shines when it matters most against the Vikings

The Vikings were red hot on offense and the Detroit Lions defense allowed 30+ points going in three of their last four games. However, they brought back linebacker Alex Anzalone for this game against the Vikings. With his return, it felt like his presence just changed the way the Lions defense was going to play on Sunday night.

USA Today · 1d

Detroit Lions secondary shows swagger by shutting down Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings

The Detroit Lions defense held Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold to a 43.9% completion percentage and just 166 yards passing in a 31-9 win.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Vikings' Sam Darnold: Dismal numbers in blowout loss

Darnold completed just 18 of 41 pass attempts for 166 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers while rushing for 10 yards on three carries in Sunday's 31-9 loss to Detroit. Darnold picked the worst time to revert to his New York Jets' form in Sunday's battle between juggernauts for both the NFC North crown and the No.

Detroit rides Jahmyr Gibbs to NFC North title, No. 1 seed

Detroit News · 1d

Sonic Boom: Gibbs, Lions' defense dispatch Vikings, take No. 1 seed, North title

The Lions have clinched the division title against Minnesota in consecutive seasons, although this finish was a bit more dramatic. The Vikings will now head to Los Angeles as the NFC's No. 5 seed and play the Rams in the Wild Card round, while the Lions earn a week of rest before starting the playoffs in the Divisional round.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1d

Jahmyr Gibbs, clutch Detroit Lions defense crush Vikings, 31-9, and clinch NFC 1 seed

Detroit Lions defense dominated Vikings in best game of season and Jahmyr Gibbs scored 4 TDs for NFC North title in Week 18 crowning at Ford Field.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Lions vs. Vikings highlights: Detroit rides Jahmyr Gibbs to NFC North title, No. 1 seed

The Detroit Lions, behind four touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs, defeated the Minnesota Vikings and won the NFC North division title.

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Mitch Albom: Detroit Lions' defense shows trademark grit en route to NFC's No. 1 seed

Detroit Lions defense prevented the Vikings from scoring a touchdown, despite Minnesota reaching the red zone four times.

MLive1d

Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings

But against the Vikings – and with a key player in linebacker Alex Anzalone back from injury – the Lions defense looked as ...

Detroit Lions grades: Undermanned defense aces biggest test of season vs. Vikings

In their biggest test, the Lions had one of their most impressive defensive performances by constantly getting in the face of ...

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Grades: Lions Red Zone Defense Stifles Sam Darnold

The Detroit Lions finished the regular season on a high note, claiming the NFC North for the second straight year and notching a first-round bye in the postseas ...

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Detroit Lions Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs In Rarefied Air With First 2 Seasons

The start of Detroit Lions Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs’ career has him in elite company. The star running back was only the second player in NFL history with at least 100 catches and 25 receiving ...