Lists and explains professional football's playing rules as determined by the National Football League. If — and when — Ertz leaves the Eagles, Goedert could soar up this list. Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Combine preview: Tight ends. Campbell brings 22 years of NFL experience to the Lions, including 11 years as a coach and 11 as a player. It’s hard not to label Kelce as the NFL’s best tight end, but Kittle has a slight edge. 43 overall. DET – Matt Prater 59-yard field goal, 0:00. He played college football at Penn State, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.He played for … The Texans responded with a 19-yard interception return by J. J. Watt and a two-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to C. J. Prosise. — Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 22, 2021. Randy Bullock and Matthew Wright went a combined 0 for 4 on field goals of 50 yards and longer. The talent is still there, but it’s not exactly a safe bet that Engram will be able to replicate his rookie season. After all, he owns the tight end record for 116 receptions in a season, which he set in 2018. In the second quarter the Packers scored via a 14-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Marquez Valdes-Scantling, to take their first lead of the game. In the fourth quarter, Will Fuller of the Texans scored back-to-back touchdown receptions, from 40 and 34 yards, respectively. ... but consider Okudah's 2020 rookie season as the equivalent. 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All penalties commited by Jesse James while playing Tight End on the Detroit Lions during the 2020 season. The Lions attempted comeback failed with interceptions on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. Tight End – Jason Witten, Las Vegas Raiders, age 38. But who are the best tight ends in 2020? There’s been a true changing of the guard in the NFL at the tight end position over the last few years. He struggled to the tune of just 202 receiving yards in Miami. The Detroit Lions are going through a walkthrough on Wednesday, ... Lynn’s 2020 tight end was Hunter Henry and he saw 913 snaps last season. Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Week 3 ... Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. He's not as good as Hunter Henry, sure, but he can still be a trusted target for Rivers in Indy. Detroit added 10 points in the second quarter, via a 27-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Marvin Jones and a 53-yard field goal by Matt Prater, making the score 17–3 in favor of Detroit at half-time. MIN – Alexander Mattison 2-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:35. Our 2020 Pride of Detroit Awards, or Pridies, kick off today with a review of the best individual moments from last season. Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson finished fourth among tight ends with 67 catches and third at the position with 723 yards receiving in 2020 Detroit … That's why Kittle, a fifth-round pick, Andrews, a third-rounder and Waller, a sixth-round selection, have all become top-10 tight ends, and first-rounders such as O.J Howard, David Njoku and T.J. Hockenson have struggled early in their careers. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Dallas (see below). A behind-the-scenes story of the family whose extra-tall offspring include professional baseball and football players offers insight into how they were raised, trained and fed by their athletically committed parents. 75,000 first printing. It was a truly remarkable story. Are you sure that you want to delete this comment? Examines the life of the Super Bowl Champion quarterback, from his childhood, college career, and time with the Green Bay Packers where he replaced Brett Farve. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. The Lions also have one of the best tight ends in the ... as he netted 61 pressures and 10 sacks in a breakout year in 2020. He’s had a good two weeks. Over 20 players were cut in the last two days to whittle down the roster to 53 players. Thomas James Hockenson (born July 3, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He’s also competing with the best wide-receiver duo in the NFL — and fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski —  for targets. The Bears responded with 21-unanswered points in the fourth quarter via a two-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell Trubisky to Jimmy Graham, a one-yard touchdown pass from Trubisky to Javon Wims and a 27-yard touchdown pass from Trubisky to Anthony Miller. With the win, the Lions snapped a five-game losing streak to the Bears dating back to week 11 of 2017.[102]. That should ensure that Andrews remains an important part of the Baltimore offense. “I always tell coach we can play with five tight ends out there if we need to,” Fells said after practice. Jamie Collins, one of the Lions' linebackers got ejected for contacting a referee. It’ll likely be a tough season for the Lions. As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he was awarded the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end in … [8] Due to Coronavirus restrictions, Robert Prince was the acting head coach when the team faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For starters, Kittle is a few years younger, which matters with Kelce on the wrong side of 30. He is the player that will push the 20% Target Share in this offense. Dalton Del Don sheds light on the tight ends being drafted too highly in fantasy. After a season-long retirement that included a WWE Championship, Gronk has returned to the league to join Tom Brady in Tom-pa Bay. Cephus kind of bumped his head yesterday on the ground, so just being safe with him. Higbee is still developing, too, but he must continue the progress he made in 2019 if he wants to remain a top-tier tight end. In week 14, the Lions hosted their divisional rivals, the Green Bay Packers, for a rematch of week 2. TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 38-yard field goal, 0:03. Packers Pride looks at the favorite games, favorite moments, and behind-the-scenes stories of the men who played and coached for the team with 13 World Championships, more than any other team in football. And with quarterback Patrick Mahomes locked up long term, as well, expect more greatness from the duo in 2020. The Bears extended their lead in the fourth quarter via an 11-yard touchdown pass from Mitchell Trubisky to Cole Kmet. Johnson was let go during the 2019 offseason when the Dolphins changed coaching staffs. Houston responded with 10 points via a 33-yard touchdown pass from Watson to Duke Johnson and a 42-yard field goal by KaÊ»imi Fairbairn, making the score 23–14 in favor of Houston at half-time. And you guys know at some point late in the night, you really want to see the show and see how high we can get this thing to burn. He turned those looks into eight catches for 97 yards and a … [79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91], Several members of the Lions coaching staff, including interim head coach Darrell Bevell, had to quarantine during the week 16 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an outbreak.[92]. DET – Matt Prater 39-yard field goal, 0:00. The Lions' passing game was a dud Saturday night, and that’s reflected in their receiving numbers. The Bears extended their lead via a four-yard touchdown run from Montgomery, making the score 23–13 in favor of Chicago at half-time. The Lions scored the only points of the third quarter via a 53-yard field goal by Matt Prater. MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:50. ). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Packers extended their lead in the fourth quarter via a four-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Robert Tonyan. DET – Matt Prater 53-yard field goal, 4:14. NO – Tre'Quan Smith 20-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 0:44. The Vikings responded with a 22-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Ameer Abdullah, making the score 20–10 in favor of Minnesota at half-time. After injuries kept him out for almost the entire 2019 season, it’s hard to project what Njoku is going to do in 2020. August 12, 2021 11:56 AM It's notoriously one of the hardest transitions from college football to the pros. DET – Matt Prater 49-yard field goal, 3:16. Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has been voted as the No. With Tom Brady joining the Bucs, Howard could still be featured in the passing game, but he's most likely going to take a backseat to Gronk. GB – Mason Crosby 35-yard field goal, 1:36. Big fan of Detroit football? However, his contributions have gotten a little overshadowed due to playing on the same team as Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. Detroit failed to make the postseason in all three of Patricia’s seasons at the helm (2018-20) and had a 14-33-1 overall record. Get a complete list of current starters and backup players from your favorite team and league on CBSSports.com. “In my mind, he’s one of the top tight ends in the NFL,” Fells said of Hockenson. “So we were probably going to get more reps, maybe a little more tired than usual, but we were out there, had to make plays, and execute.”. CHI – David Montgomery 4-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 0:36. How Ja'Marr Chase has Dismissed Doubters In His Rookie Season, Ben Roethlisberger Needs to Retire Immediately, Why Justin Fields' Debut Proves Matt Nagy is Out of Time in Chicago, Ranking the 3 NFL Teams That Should Trade for Deshaun Watson Right Now, Panic Meter for NFL's Most Disappointing Teams in 2021, Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals: 3 Best 'Thursday Night Football' Prop Bets, Corrigan's Gambling Corner: NFL Week 4 Best Bets. TEN – Ryan Tannehill 17-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 9:28. “He’s going to go out there, and like you guys saw, he makes big plays when called upon.”. If Engram can stay healthy, he's easily the most-talented pass catcher on the Giants. T.J. Hockenson will be the alpha of this passing attack. Tight end Jesse James was a free-agent flop for the Detroit Lions last season. [7] Additionally, the Lions fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on December 21. But as the Rams offense slowed down a little in 2019, Higbee became a much bigger part of their passing attack, catching 40 passes for 435 yards. 2021 Detroit Lions depth chart for all positions. The Lions … That being said, Howard is only 25 and has the skills to be one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL. While the Lions’ tight ends were shining, their wide receivers dealt with several injuries. Then check out this list of Detroit Lions quarterbacks! The Packers scored the only points of the third quarter via a six-yard touchdown run from Rodgers. Fortunately for Hooper, that won’t be a problem any longer after signing a four-year, $44 million deal with the Browns this offseason. It includes every starting quarterback from throughout Detroit Lions history, including current quarterbacks and past ones.This roster contains many American football greats, players in the game with the highest ratings in the NFL. It was more than enough for the Chargers to use the franchise tag on him. The former Iowa star must improve his consistency if he wants to be a top-10 tight end. Found insideSWING YOUR SWORD is the first ever book by one of the most fascinating and successful coaches in sports today. It seems like such a long time since Engram looked like a star in the making as a rookie in 2017. 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