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Lions enlist loyal fan to break Jack Campbell extension announcement
sports4 days ago

Lions enlist loyal fan to break Jack Campbell extension announcement

The Detroit Lions orchestrated a leak-free, fan-centric reveal for star linebacker Jack Campbell by having season-ticket holder Sweta Patel announce the four-year, $81 million extension on X, after a coordinated internal plan that included an internal email to fans and a Campbell video confirming the news. Patel, trusted in Lions circles, posted as plans progressed, earning widespread attention and praise from insiders and illustrating the team’s strategy of deep fan involvement.

via The New York Times|
#contract-extension#fan-engagement#jack-campbell
Lions snag eight national TV slots, four primetime games in 2026 schedule
sports8 days ago

Lions snag eight national TV slots, four primetime games in 2026 schedule

Detroit will have eight national TV windows in 2026, including four primetime games, as broadcast partners leaned into the Lions thanks to strong ratings and playoff relevance. The slate includes a Week 2 Thursday Night Football game against the Bills, a Week 4 Sunday Night Football in Carolina, a Week 10 international game in Munich against the Patriots, and a Thanksgiving Day matinee vs. the Bears, with additional primetime slots to close the season.

via Awful Announcing|
#broadcasting#lions#nfl
Panthers land three primetime games in 2026 schedule release
sports11 days ago

Panthers land three primetime games in 2026 schedule release

The Carolina Panthers will have three prime-time games in the 2026 NFL season, opening and closing at home. They host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football in Week 4, travel to Green Bay for a Thursday Night Football contest in Week 8, and visit Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football in Week 12. The team also gets an extra preseason game thanks to the Hall of Fame Game, and they’ll begin with a Week 5 bye on a first-place schedule, with flex scheduling possible later in the season.

via Carolina Panthers|
#lions#nfl#panthers
Lions' 2026 schedule features primetime slates, Thanksgiving at Ford Field and a Munich trip
sports11 days ago

Lions' 2026 schedule features primetime slates, Thanksgiving at Ford Field and a Munich trip

The NFL released the Detroit Lions’ 2026 regular-season schedule: Detroit opens at Ford Field against New Orleans and ends Week 18 at Green Bay, with four primetime games (including a Munich, Germany international clash vs New England) and a Thanksgiving matchup vs Chicago. The Lions also have a national TV presence in other slots, face seven playoff teams, and enter a schedule ranked as the sixth-easiest based on last year’s opponent win percentage, following the league’s standard division/conference/non-division structure.

via Detroit Lions|
#2026-schedule#lions#munich
Lions 2026 Schedule: Early Wins Hint, Late-Season Gauntlet Looms
sports11 days ago

Lions 2026 Schedule: Early Wins Hint, Late-Season Gauntlet Looms

Detroit’s 2026 schedule features a favorable start (four of the first five opponents finished 2025 with losing records), an early Week 6 bye, and a late-season test with all three divisional road games after December 19 plus a Week 15 Sunday-night trip to Minnesota. The Lions also have eight nationally televised games and a home slate dominated by 1 p.m. starts (six at Ford Field) with two later-time slots: a 4:25 p.m. game against the Packers and a Monday night contest vs. the Giants.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#bye-week#lions#nfl
Lions open 2026 season at Ford Field vs. Saints, then head to Bills for TNF
sports12 days ago

Lions open 2026 season at Ford Field vs. Saints, then head to Bills for TNF

Detroit will kick off the 2026 season with a home opener at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, followed by a quick turnaround to travel to the Buffalo Bills for Thursday Night Football to open the Bills’ new stadium; the Saints closed 2025 strong under coach Kellen Moore, with rookie Tyler Shough delivering a notable late-season stretch.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#lions#nfl#saints
Lions to Host Bears on Thanksgiving in 2026
sports12 days ago

Lions to Host Bears on Thanksgiving in 2026

A report says the Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving in Detroit for the 2026 slate, continuing a holiday rivalry. Detroit won both meetings with Chicago in 2025, and Bears coach Ben Johnson—formerly Lions offensive coordinator—remains eyeing his first win against his former team. The NFL has also announced Eagles at Dallas on Thanksgiving and Lions at Buffalo in Week 2.

via NBC Sports|
#bears#detroit#lions
Bears Secure Travel Edge in 2026 Schedule While Lions, Vikings Face Overseas Trips
sports12 days ago

Bears Secure Travel Edge in 2026 Schedule While Lions, Vikings Face Overseas Trips

The NFL’s 2026 international slate leaves the Chicago Bears with the third-fewest air miles and no overseas games, giving them schedule consistency and potentially fresher legs for a young roster, while the Detroit Lions travel to Germany and the Minnesota Vikings head to Mexico City, adding travel and recovery challenges that could influence late-season performance.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026-schedule#chicago-bears#international-travel
Lions, Patriots to Clash in Munich for Week 10 NFL International Series
sports13 days ago

Lions, Patriots to Clash in Munich for Week 10 NFL International Series

The Detroit Lions will host the AFC champion New England Patriots in Munich's Allianz Arena for Week 10, the Lions' first international game since 2015, with kickoff Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local) on FOX. The Patriots, coming off a 14-3 season and 22nd AFC East title, feature QB Drake Maye; Detroit's 2026 schedule is partly set, including Week 2 in Buffalo, with more games to be announced Thursday evening.

via Detroit Lions|
#international-series#lions#munich
Lions' Offense Poised for Revival With OL Upgrades and Fresh Play-Calling
sports26 days ago

Lions' Offense Poised for Revival With OL Upgrades and Fresh Play-Calling

In a Q&A mailbag, Albert Breer argues the Detroit Lions could return to elite form as their improved offensive line and a new play-caller (Drew Petzing) help maximize a talented core led by Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs; the piece also touches on extensions and draft topics for other teams and players along with broader NFL market dynamics.

via Sports Illustrated|
#coaching#lions#nfl