Author: Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press

Matt Patricia, who was fired in his third year as the Detroit Lions’ coach, will return to assist the New England Patriots, his former team.

The Detroit Lions had to play without five coaches because of COVID-19 protocols. Backup quarterback Chase Daniel said he felt for the backup coaches.

The Detroit Lions offered their support to D’Andre Swift after he dropped the winning touchdown catch with 6 seconds left vs. Bears.

Matt Patricia knew Saturday that Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford wouldn’t start. Lions coach told team but still hoped Stafford could dress Sunday.

Lions fans loudly boo referees at Ford Field — twice. Supporters upset with questionable calls let zebras hear it during pregame and coin toss.

Kerryon Johnson vents about Bleacher Report’s parody video of Matthew Stafford. The Lions running back doesn’t like his quarterback being singled out.

Late alternate Nate Lashley leads the field with a 63, but Gary Woodland and Dustin Johnson struggled in Round 1 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Tigers fan won’t sell Albert Pujols’ 2,000th RBI ball – despite it potentially being worth $25K – saying it could be bound for player or Hall of Fame.

Detroit Lions’ Ricky Jean Francois says players must have not bought in this year. Veteran says only way to change culture is to change the people.