Matt Patricia

Latest Stories

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) breaks away from Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jahlani Tavai for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia adjusts his face mask during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lions stumble into Thanksgiving game after abysmal defeat

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Teammates hug Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Even during shaky season, Prater has been big for Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-20. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Lions stumble to midway point at 3-5 after loss to Vikings

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions took step backward in listless loss to Colts

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) works in the pocket under pressure by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Lions lean on calm, cool, collected Stafford to top Falcons

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) loses the ball as he is hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Delontae Scott (98) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. The Saints and Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory. New Orleans has lost consecutive games for the first time in three years and Detroit just ended an 11-game, 11-month losing streak. The matchup of teams with 1-2 records on Sunday at Ford Field may prove to be pivotal. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Saints and Lions match up with both in unfamiliar territory

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Lions embattled coach Matt Patricia backed by his players

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit. The Lions closed 2019 with nine straight setbacks to finish with just three victories in the franchise’s worst season in a decade. And if general manager Bob Quinn and Patrica don't at least help the team contend for a spot in the playoffs, they probably won't be back in 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Fourth-quarter woes costly for Lions again in loss to Bears

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes under pressure from Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. NFL teams can always use more pass rushers, as evidenced by the NFC North where all four teams have spent big to acquire them over the last three years.(AP Photo/Matt York, File)

What’s the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Lions GM Quinn and coach Patricia may be down to last chance

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Lions add defensive coordinator Cory Undlin off Eagles staff

Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Lions retain GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia for 2020

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, left, greets Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Lions coach Matt Patricia is not worried about next year

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NFL coaching carousel started spinning early this year

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) tries to throw a pass while being hit by Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blough to make debut for Lions against Bears

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel leaves the field after being intercepted by Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 19-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Losses adding up for Lions, embattled coach Matt Patricia

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press