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Sean Whyte kicked a 43-yard walk-off field goal and his B.C. Lions extended their season with a 33-30 victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division semifinal on Saturday.
The Detroit Lions put the rest of the NFL on notice on Monday night with a big 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers behind stellar defense, Jared Goff and Jahymr Gibbs.
Campbell praised both former assistants while noting how tough it is to rebuild a franchise from the ground up.
Against the Vikings last season, Gibbs scored four times. He'll be expected to play another big role in Week 9, with Montgomery also providing some fire. Of note, the Lions will be without Reynolds as the third running back and Vaki is questionable after being out since Week 3.
The Detroit Lions tackled a familiar challenge on Monday Night Football at Ford Field in Detroit as they faced the grim prospect of going up against a top quarterback, Baker Mayfield, with a patchwork secondary of new players forced into action due to injuries and suspension.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9. Jake May | [email protected]
The Detroit Lions were facing the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Dan Campbell's Lions didn't have any starting defensive backs available for the game. No problem.
Jahmyr Gibbs had not one, but two matching costumes with his girlfriend Nicole, and fans are saying, they have won Halloween.
and contributed a rushing touchdown in the win. Jeremiah Masoli added a one-yard major for B.C., Robert Carter Jr. sprinted 95 yards up the field for a touchdown off a kickoff return, and Whyte made four field goals for the Lions, including the winner.
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Lions vs. Vikings Week 9 ticket prices, how to get them: Detroit looks to stay perfect at home
The race is on for the NFC North Division title, and the Detroit Lions look to keep pace with a Week 9 matchup looming Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET with tickets still available to watch live.