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Lions open NFC North play against streaking PackersThe Detroit Lions haven't faced an NFC North opponent this season, an oddity heading into Week 7. That will change over the next two weeks as they host Green Bay and Minnesota on back-to-back Sundays.,Green Bay swept the two-game season series last year, which contributed to Detroit's failure to rea...

Blue Bombers face win-or-go-home finale against LionsIt all comes down to Friday night for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they close out the regular season in Vancouver against the B.C. Lions.,A victory would clinch a playoff berth for the Blue Bombers (8-9), who hold tiebreakers over the idle Calgary Stampeders (9-9) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-8)....

Lions put winning streak on the line vs. CFL-best AlouettesThe BC Lions have overcome a shaky start and look to notch their sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.,It marks the first of two straight matchups between BC (6-5) and Montreal (9-2). The return engagement is Sept. 12 in Vancouver.,The East Division-leadin...

Lions expect Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph back after PUP stints

Lions safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will both return this season, general manager Brad Holmes said on Wednesday, but when exactly they suit up for a game is uncertain.,Joseph (knee) and Branch (Achilles) were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, meaning both wi...

Nathan Rourke, Lions chase 5th straight win vs. Redblacks

The BC Lions have reversed course from a disastrous start to the season.,The Ottawa Redblacks, in turn, have been stuck in neutral since the tail end of last season.,The red-hot Lions (5-5) will bid for their fifth consecutive victory on Sunday when they visit Canada's capital to face the winless Re...

Joshua Dobbs guides Lions over Colts in preseason finale

Joshua Dobbs had an efficient outing, guiding the Detroit Lions to a 25-16 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason finale.,Dobbs completed 15 of 19 pass attempts for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Jacob Saylors also shined with 17 carries for 100 yards on the ground.,On the openin...

Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury

Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is nursing a back injury in addition to his existing issue with his knee, head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday.,When Pacheco sprained his MCL earlier this month, Campbell said he expected him to be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener against the visiting...

Lions put 3-game winning streak on the line against Roughriders

A healthy Nathan Rourke makes the BC Lions a threat in any game.,But the emergence of running back Zander Horvath has helped make BC's offense one of the CFL's most balanced in recent weeks.,The Lions get a chance to show they might be playoff-worthy on Sunday when they host the Saskatchewan Roughri...