The Lions' first two seasons under Matt Patricia didn't exactly go as planned, with the first-time head coach posting a 9-22-1 record and owning the NFC North cellar. Consequently, 2020's a make-or-break year in Detroit. Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise.

Despite an ownership change, expectations in Detroit are to become a contender and much of the pressure rests on the arm and hip of Matthew Stafford. 

How do the NFL's eight divisions stack up in terms of strength at the game's most important position? Adam Schein provides his annual division rankings by quarterback. Which quartet of teams holds the No. 1 spot as we head toward the 2020 season?

Do the Patriots completely collapse without Tom Brady? Is Sam Darnold on the verge of stardom? Will the Seahawks miss the playoffs? Adam Schein reveals his nine boldest predictions for the 2020 season.

Stafford was on a tear before a back injury wiped out the final eight games of his campaign. Now healthy, the Lions QB hopes to pick up where he left off last season.

The QB told reporters Thursday he was never unsettled by rumors of a potential trade involving him or by whispers that the Lions might be interested in Tua Tagovailoa at No. 3.

The 2020 NFL season will kick off with a rematch of one of the most memorable playoff games from last season. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin their title defense against Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10.

One day after announcing the decision to retain general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia, Lions ownership penned an open letter to fans about the team's expectations in 2020.

Now that the 2020 Pro Bowl rosters have been revealed, Nick Shook identifies 10 snubs. Should the Vikings' Kirk Cousins be on the NFC roster instead of the Packers' Aaron Rodgers?

Matthew Stafford's 2019 season is over. The Lions placed their franchise quarterback on injured reserve. He's missed the past six games with back and hip injuries -- all Detroit defeats.

Week 15 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games.

Through the first two starts of his career, rookie Drew Lock looks like the real deal, throwing darts through defenses and making the Denver Broncos offense look as formidable as it has in years.

Sky Sports' Neil Reynolds update his weekly Power Rankings ahead of Week 15. Will the New England Patriots drop out of the top 5?

As had been expected all week, Daniel Jones (ankle) will not play Monday vs. the Eagles and Eli Manning will return to the starting lineup.

Week 14 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games.

We've made it to the fantasy football quarterfinals! Graham Barfield breaks down all of the matchups to get you prepared for Week 14.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 13.

Mitchell Trubisky led Chicago back from a second-half deficit to defeat Detroit, and Josh Allen surprised the football world by leading the Bills past the Cowboys. Here's what we learned Thursday.

The Chicago Bears (6-6) overcame a slow start on short rest and came roaring back to beat the Detroit Lions (3-8-1). Here's what we learned from the Bears' 24-20 victory on Thanksgiving Day.

The Lions will start third-stringer David Blough under center against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Stacey Dales on Wednesday night.

Will Josh Allen and the Bills take it to the Cowboys? Or will Dak Prescott and Co. quiet doubters with a dominant performance? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 13 game.

Beginning with an NFC North clash between the Bears and Lions, moving on to a Bills-Cowboys showdown and concluding with a Falcons-Saints tilt, there are three helpings of NFL football on Thanksgiving.

Detroit Lions replacement quarterback Jeff Driskel is battling a hamstring injury that could put his availability for Thursday's Thanksgiving tilt against the Chicago Bears in jeopardy.

Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Find out who was the best under-pressure passer in 2019 according to Next Gen Stats.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks explains why he thinks the Detroit Lions will be better in 2020 than they were in 2019.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah identify top players returning from injury to watch in 2020.

NFL Network's Michael Silver provides the latest update on quarterback Matthew Stafford's future with the Detroit Lions.

Next Gen Stats breaks down the Top Connections from Week 9 of the 2019 NFL Season.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew lists their Week 9 fantasy winners of the 2019 season.

The Oakland Raiders make the game-winning fourth-down stop on Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Watch Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's best throws in a Week 9 loss against the Oakland Raiders.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes 19-yard pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes 21-yard pass to wide receiver Kenny Galloday.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes 15-yard pass to wide receiver Marvin Jones.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones catches 17-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches 59-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes the touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Jones.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes 47-yard pass to wide receiver Marvin Jones.

NFL Network's Marcas Grant puts together a monster Week 9 lineup.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner breaks down his top five quarterbacks from Week 8.

Start off Week 9 of the 2019 NFL fantasy football season by knowing which players you should target to trade for and who to trade away.

Next Gen Stats breaks down the top five connections by air yards Week 1 through Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford surpassed Joe Montana in career passing yards while throwing for 342 yards with three scores in Week 8 against the New York Giants.

Watch the highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions.

Kay Adams of the "Good Morning Football" crew reveals her top five fantasy waiver-wire targets for Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season.

Next Gen Stats breaks down the Top Connections from Week 7 of the 2019 NFL Season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr.