https://sidelionreport.com/lions-defenders-blaming-themselves-for-historically-bad-start-is-only-half-the-battle-01m463ksjb0kSideLion ReportenLions defenders blaming themselves for historically bad start is only half the battleDetroit Lions,Dan Campbell,Kelvin Sheppard,D.J. Reed,lions news2026-10-05T19:00:01Z2026-10-05T19:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m4664g9bjxcjj8v3st.jpghttps://sidelionreport.com/jared-goff-s-hot-start-is-being-overshadowed-by-terrible-defense-01m464gweyw6SideLion ReportenJared Goff's hot start is being overshadowed by terrible defenseDetroit Lions,Jared Goff,Kelvin Sheppard,Lions defense2026-10-05T18:00:00Z2026-10-05T18:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3295,h_1853,x_239,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m465qzas4e5dqr3p08.jpgDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/detroit-lions-hot-seat-meter-kelvin-sheppard-s-time-is-ticking-amid-terrible-start-01m4619z2fd9SideLion ReportenDetroit Lions hot seat meter: Kelvin Sheppard's time is ticking amid terrible startDetroit Lions,Kelvin Sheppard,Dan Campbell,Drew Petzing,Brad Holmes2026-10-05T17:00:00Z2026-10-05T17:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2409,h_1355,x_1143,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m461bh17j7qatcn4sk.jpgDetroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard walks off the field after 32-26 loss to Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/nfc-north-week-4-power-rankings-give-a-grim-picture-of-lions-season-thus-far-01m45zxctezqSideLion ReportenNFC North Week 4 power rankings give a grim picture of Lions' season thus farDetroit Lions,Brian Branch,nfc north,Minnesota Vikings,Chicago Bears,Green Bay Packers2026-10-05T16:00:00Z2026-10-05T16:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3242,h_1823,x_1526,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m45zy8mvr24qzpqqxm.jpgDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on before a play against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/a-future-second-round-pick-can-t-defend-tetairoa-mcmillan-either-01m44vtryqf9SideLion ReportenA future second round pick can't defend Tetairoa McMillan, eitherLions,Panthers,Detroit Lions,Brad Holmes,Tetairoa McMillan,Bryce Young,joey porter jr.2026-10-05T14:00:01Z2026-10-05T14:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5106,h_2872,x_386,y_87/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m44vyc1jygxc45zsrb.jpgOct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) makes a catch defended by Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. McMillan scored a touchdown on the play. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://sidelionreport.com/darius-slay-told-it-like-it-is-about-the-lions-defense-after-snf-thrashing-01m44z2gvx6xSideLion ReportenDarius Slay told it like it is about the Lions’ defense after SNF thrashingDetroit Lions,Lions,Darius Slay2026-10-05T13:00:00Z2026-10-05T13:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4890,h_2750,x_0,y_38/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m451rzj54zjtpnz1t6.jpgJan 23, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sportshttps://sidelionreport.com/5-losers-and-2-winners-from-the-lions-defensive-disaster-in-week-4-01m452z9xv3kSideLion Reporten5 losers (and 2 winners) from the Lions' defensive disaster in Week 4Jahmyr Gibbs,offensive line,Detroit Lions,Dan Campbell,Carolina Panthers2026-10-05T12:03:41Z2026-10-05T12:03:41Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2421,h_1361,x_2046,y_247/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m45364qc1e5kjh554c.jpgDetroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks a field goal against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/8-takeaways-from-lions-disastrous-week-4-loss-to-panthers-01m44psxqayeSideLion Reporten8 takeaways from Lions' disastrous Week 4 loss to PanthersDetroit Lions,Kelvin Sheppard,Carolina Panthers,Bryce Young2026-10-05T03:46:23Z2026-10-05T03:49:40Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1459,h_820,x_883,y_53/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m452b38betxnqram8f.jpgDetroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on the sideline during the first half against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/sam-laporta-news-may-push-the-lions-toward-a-brian-branch-contract-extensionSideLion ReportenSam LaPorta news may push the Lions toward a Brian Branch contract extensionDetroit Lions,Brian Branch,Sam LaPorta2026-10-04T17:00:00Z2026-10-04T17:17:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1605,h_902,x_1222,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43vgztf53y1xe5rm8.jpgDetroit Lions safety Brian Branch https://sidelionreport.com/latest-injury-news-on-jalen-coker-gives-lions-secondary-a-big-break-01m43hf5sea5SideLion ReportenLatest injury news on Jalen Coker gives Lions secondary a big breakCarolina Panthers,Detroit Lions,Dan Campbell,Brad Holmes2026-10-04T14:00:00Z2026-10-04T14:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2505,h_1409,x_2144,y_308/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43hqk3yjctafnqtfm.jpgSep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) celebrates with tight end Tommy Tremble (82) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://sidelionreport.com/sam-laporta-s-extension-talks-pausing-doesn-t-mean-he-s-a-guaranteed-goner-in-2027-01m43f12zbeqSideLion ReportenSam LaPorta's extension talks pausing doesn't mean he's a guaranteed goner in 2027Sam LaPorta,Brian Branch,Detroit Lions2026-10-04T13:25:39Z2026-10-04T13:25:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2740,h_1541,x_1336,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m43hea5hz2ac5w668y.jpgDetroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.https://sidelionreport.com/3-bold-predictions-for-lions-ahead-of-primetime-matchup-vs-panthers-01m41q8rvkzkSideLion Reporten3 bold predictions for Lions ahead of primetime matchup vs. PanthersDetroit Lions ,Carolina Panthers,Jahmyr Gibbs,Jared Goff,Bryce Young,Tetairoa McMillan,2026 season,NFL,Week 4 2026-10-04T12:32:09Z2026-10-04T12:32:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4561,h_2565,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/53/01m41qx4vca10kxabrna.jpgDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) waves at fans after 31-24 win over New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.