WATCH: Vikings surge past Lions 42-30

The Minnesota Vikings were so confident in Kirk Cousins they called for a deep pass, instead of a more conservative run, to seal a victory against the Detroit Lions.

Lions victims of NFL's yellow flag problem

Another frustrating weekend of flag-filled football culminated with the Packers' 23-22 last-second win over the Lions on Monday night thanks to two phantom hands-to-the-face calls on Detroit defensive end Trey Flowers.

Lions, Packers set for Monday night division clash

The Packers and Lions enter Week 6 as the only two teams in the NFC North with one loss. A win in the primetime showdown at Lambeau Field will no doubt send a message to the rest of the division and the conference on which team is a serious contender.

Lions' Martha Ford, Barry Sanders help Kroger feed families in need

For the NFL's 100th anniversary, they want you to commit 100 minutes to contribute to your communities. And on Thursday, it was the Detroit Lions turn. Kroger's Rachel Hurst said they were packaging 50,000 boxes of food - no small order. Both Barry Sanders and Martha Ford attended the event.

Lions get break amid tough stretch of opposing QBs

Somewhere in the NFL, there are teams trying to win despite substandard quarterbacking. That must feel like just a rumor to the Detroit Lions. The Lions reached their open date this week after facing Philip Rivers, Carson Wentz and Patrick Mahomes in consecutive games.

Chiefs score late, beat Lions 34-30

Patrick Mahomes made more plays than usual with his legs because the Detroit Lions set up their defense to limit what the superstar quarterback could do with his arm.