George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the painful truths of Detroit Lions training camp

George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the painful truths of Detroit Lions training camp

As the Detroit Lions approach their Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers, some die-hard fans may be fantasizing about what it would be like to be on the field themselves: calling plays from the Lions’ huddle, taking the snap between crouched thighs and turning to deliver the ball before the defensive linemen collapse….

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The Rams have the best chance of getting the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, according to Next Gen Stats

The Rams have the best chance of getting the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, according to Next Gen Stats

The Los Angeles Rams are currently the second seed in the NFC playoff picture heading into Week 12. However, Next Gen Stats’ playoff predictor gives Los Angeles the best chance of taking the top spot from the Philadelphia Eagles, earning a first-round bye and having home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Advertisement The Rams’ 42% chance…

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Detroit Lions place veteran defensive lineman on IR

Detroit Lions place veteran defensive lineman on IR

The Detroit Lions announced Friday afternoon that veteran defensive lineman Pat O’Connor has been placed on injured reserve. The news comes after O’Connor missed last week’s game against the Washington Commanders with a knee injury. He seemed to be making progress after practicing on Wednesday of this week. However, he was absent from practices on…

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