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Jaguars vs. Lions: Reads, odds, where to watch, stream and more

Jaguars vs. Lions: Reads, odds, where to watch, stream and more

The Jaguars will get a break from their long 2024 season next week when they go on bye. But not before they face arguably their biggest challenge of the campaign on Sunday, a road matchup with the red-hot Lions.

Find everything you need to know ahead of Jacksonville vs. Detroit below.

Jaguars (2-8) vs. Lions (8-1): Week 11

Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.

When: Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Watch: CBS

Stream: Fubo (start your free trial here)

Radio: 1010 XL/92.5 FM Jacksonville

Series history: Detroit leads, 5-3.

Last meeting: The Lions beat the Jaguars, 40-14, at Ford Field in Detroit on Dec. 4, 2022.

Odds (as of 10:00 a.m. ET Sunday): Lions -13.5 | Jaguars +13.5, per BetMGM. The over/under is 47 points.

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Brian Branch fined $10k for Week 10 hip drop tackle

Brian Branch was fined for the second time in three games.

Lions safety Brian Branch had 10 tackles in Detroit’s 26-23 comeback win on Sunday night against the Houston Texans. However, one of those tackles ended up being a little costly for Branch and has made him lighter in the wallet.

Branch was hit with a fine totaling $10,128 for his hip drop tackle on Texans wide receiver Robert Woods late in the third quarter. Branch was not penalized during the game for the tackle.

The league has been cracking down on the tackle following the injury last season to Ravens tight end Mark Andrews on such a tackle. But more often, the penalty comes after the game in the form of fines. It’s been hit or miss as to whether the player gets a flag immediately after.

This is Branch’s third fine since Week 9, when he was fined for his hit on Packers wide receiver Bo Melton and for his gestures, the double middle fingers, as he left the field after he was ejected.

Jaguars make pair of practice squad promotions for Week 11

Jaguars make pair of practice squad promotions for Week 11

The Jaguars promoted wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and linebacker Anthony Pittman from their practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation on Saturday for Jacksonville’s Week 11 matchup with the Detroit Lions.

The Jaguars also ruled rookie running back Keilan Robinson, who is currently designated to return from the injured reserve, out of the contest.

Jones signed with Jacksonville’s practice squad on Oct. 29. A third-round NFL draft pick by Chicago in 2022, Jones appeared in 27 games and made two starts with the Bears before being released on Oct. 26.

Jones logged 12 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown, 19 rushing attempts for 165 yards and one score, and averaged 26.7 yards per kickoff return over 29 tries with Chicago.

Pittman signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and carved out roles as a depth linebacker and special teamer with the Lions for five seasons, recording 12 total tackles, one defended pass and one forced fumble.

Pittman signed with Washington this offseason but was released during the Commanders’ preseason roster cutdown. He joined the Jaguars’ practice squad on Oct. 7.

NFL insider compares Steelers’ legitimacy to 8-1 Detroit Lions

Jordan Schultz compares the Steelers to the 8-1 Detroit Lions, highlighting their ability to wear down opponents after a loss.

Surprisingly enough, on a recent episode of The Herd, hosted by the ever-polarizing Colin Cowherd, there was a Pittsburgh Steelers love fest taking place.

Cowherd hosted NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who was asked what he believes the true ceiling for the 7-2 Steelers is. It felt like before Cowherd could finish asking, Schultz was off to the races, singing the Steel City’s praises through 11 weeks of football.

Schultz claimed that Russell Wilson had further solidified the Steelers as contenders, going as far as to compare Pittsburgh to perhaps the best team in the National Football League—the 8-1 Detroit Lions.

Schultz argued that Pittsburgh and Detroit both seem to leave opposing teams in worse shape once they defeat them. His claims were supported by Washington’s recent collapse against Philadelphia on Thursday Night Football in Week 11, only four short days after the Steelers’ Week 10 28-27 victory over the Commanders.

Fans of the Steelers are hoping the same can apply to a potential Week 11 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, as the AFC North rivals are closing the distance in a tight divisional title race.

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Jaguars vs. Lions: Final injury reports, game statuses

Jaguars vs. Lions: Final injury reports, game statuses

Find Jacksonville and Detroit’s final injury reports and initial game statuses for Week 11 below.

* indicates upgraded status from the previous practice 

^ indicates player is designated to return from injured reserve 

Jaguars injury report

  • RB Keilan Robinson^ (toe) — full
  • RB D’Ernest Johnson (hamstring) — limited
  • WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) — limited
  • WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) — limited
  • OL Brandon Scherff (knee) — limited
  • OL Ezra Cleveland (ankle) — limited
  • OL Blake Hance (knee) — limited
  • DE Josh Hines-Allen (shoulder) — limited
  • DT Maason Smith (ankle) — limited
  • CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder) — limited
  • S Daniel Thomas (hamstring) — limited
  • QB Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) — did not participate
  • RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) — did not participate

Jaguars game statuses

  • RB Keilan Robinson: QUESTIONABLE
  • OL Ezra Cleveland: QUESTIONABLE
  • DL Maason Smith: QUESTIONABLE
  • QB Trevor Lawrence: OUT
  • RB Tank Bigsby: OUT

Analysis: After Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson ruled starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of Week 11 on Wednesday, Jacksonville announced Friday that running back Tank Bigsby would not play against Detroit, either.

Pederson said Bigsby was slated to practice Friday after being sidelined Wednesday and Thursday, That did not end up being the case as Bigsby was a nonparticipant for the final session of the week.

Jaguars starting left guard Ezra Cleveland enters the matchup questionable. Pederson said Cleveland “should be good to go” Friday, after missing Jacksonville’s last two games.

Lions injury report

  • OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — full*
  • DT Brodric Martin^ (knee) — full
  • LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) — full*
  • CB Carlton Davis (hand) — full
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley^ (pectoral) — full
  • TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) — did not participate
  • LB Ben Niemann (ankle) — did not participate
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu^ (ankle) — did not participate

Lions game statuses

  • LB Ben Niemann: QUESTIONABLE
  • TE Sam LaPorta: OUT
  • DT Brodric Martin: OUT
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley: OUT
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu: OUT

Analysis: Star Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was ruled out against the Jaguars after missing each day of practice this week with a shoulder injury. Backup linebacker Ben Niemann joined the injury report Friday with an ankle injury.

Detroit Lions star thought Cincinnati Bengals would draft him

A Lions star says the Bengals were interested — and this would have been wild.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a problem at running back right now, so it’s pretty interesting to hear a Detroit Lions superstar suggest he almost joined the team.

Appearing on a podcast with Richard Sherman, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs suggested that the Bengals were a team ready to go get him in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

“I knew for a fact that Dallas was gonna get me at No. 26 if I was still there,” Gibbs said. “And a couple other places like Cincinnati is gonna get met at like No. 18 or somewhere around that range.”

Gibbs wound up going 12th overall to the Lions, while the Bengals stood pat at No. 28 and took Clemson edge Myles Murphy.

While it’s hard to imagine the Bengals would have traded up for a running back, picking that late in the order might’ve encouraged a luxury selection like Gibbs had he taken a tumble.

Instead, Gibbs has put up 1,672 yards, and 17 scores on a 5.5 average over 24 pro games in Detroit. The Bengals moved on from Joe Mixon and had to trade for a running back at the deadline and add another free agency as they continue to seek help at the spot.

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Jaguars vs. Lions: Thursday injury reports

Jaguars vs. Lions: Thursday injury reports

The Jaguars made no changes to their injury report between Wednesday and Thursday, with starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence (expectedly) and running back Tank Bigsby notably missing their second consecutive day of work.

The Lions promoted a pair of players to full participation, but paired the good news with adding a starter to their injury report Thursday.

Find Jacksonville and Detroit’s Thursday injury reports for Week 11 below.

* indicates upgraded status from the previous practice 

^ indicates player is designated to return from injured reserve 

Jaguars injury report

  • RB Keilan Robinson^ (toe) — full
  • RB D’Ernest Johnson (hamstring) — limited
  • WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) — limited
  • WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) — limited
  • OL Brandon Scherff (knee) — limited
  • OL Ezra Cleveland (ankle) — limited
  • OL Blake Hance (knee) — limited
  • DE Josh Hines-Allen (shoulder) — limited
  • DT Maason Smith (ankle) — limited
  • CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder) — limited
  • S Daniel Thomas (hamstring) — limited
  • QB Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) — did not participate
  • RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) — did not participate

Analysis: No changes to report. The Jaguars are trending toward listing a handful of players as questionable to play in Week 11, with starting left guard Ezra Cleveland and rookie defensive tackle Maason Smith’s statuses worth monitoring. Cleveland has missed Jacksonville’s last two games; Smith has been out for three weeks.

Lions injury report

  • OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — full*
  • DT Brodric Martin (knee) — full
  • LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) — full*
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) — full
  • CB Carlton Davis (hand) — limited
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) — limited
  • TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) — did not participate

Analysis: After not playing against Houston in Week 10, Detroit starting left tackle Taylor Decker and rotational linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez were upgraded to full practice participation Thursday. Both appear poised to play on Sunday.

The Lions added starting cornerback Carlton Davis to their injury report Thursday with a hurt hand, seemingly suffered during practice.

Jaguars vs. Lions: Initial injury reports

Jaguars vs. Lions: Initial injury reports

Find Jacksonville and Detroit’s initial injury reports for the Jaguars and Lions’ Week 11 matchup below.

^ indicates player is designated to return from injured reserve 

Jaguars injury report

  • RB Keilan Robinson^ (toe) — full
  • RB D’Ernest Johnson (hamstring) — limited
  • WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) — limited
  • WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) — limited
  • OL Brandon Scherff (knee) — limited
  • OL Ezra Cleveland (ankle) — limited
  • OL Blake Hance (knee) — limited
  • DE Josh Hines-Allen (shoulder) — limited
  • DT Maason Smith (ankle) — limited
  • CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder) — limited
  • S Daniel Thomas (hamstring) — limited
  • QB Trevor Lawrence (left shoulder) — did not participate
  • RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) — did not participate

Analysis: Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson ruled quarterback Trevor Lawrence out of Week 11 before practice on Wednesday, making his nonparticipation not a surprise.

The Jaguars added left guard Blake Hance, defensive end Josh Hines-Allen and cornerback Tyson Campbell to their injury report, meaning each player either suffered an injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 or during practice Wednesday. Each player was limited to begin the week.

Running back Tank Bigsby, who was limited daily in Week 10 with an ankle injury and briefly exited against the Vikings, did not practice Wednesday.

Starting left guard Ezra Cleveland returned to practice in a limited capacity after missing Jacksonville’s last two games with an ankle injury.

Lions injury report

  • DT Brodric Martin (knee) — full
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) — full
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) — full
  • OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — limited
  • LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) — limited
  • TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) — did not participate

Analysis: Star Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta did not practice Wednesday after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 10 against Houston. Starting left tackle Taylor Decker and rotational linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez were limited participants to begin Week 11 after not playing against the Texans.

Jaguars vs. Lions: Week 11 TV broadcast map

Jaguars vs. Lions: Week 11 TV broadcast map

Most of the geographic United States will get to watch Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore in the early NFL viewing window of Week 11 on CBS, leaving four other games, including the Jaguars’ road matchup with the Lions, to split up what’s left of the map.

Find the CBS early game broadcast map for Week 11 below, via 506sports.com, with Jacksonville vs. Detroit available in blue areas.

Kevin Harlan will call Jacksonville vs. Detroit’s play-by-play with Trent Green offering commentary and Melanie Collins reporting from the sideline.

The 2-8 Jaguars head to Detroit staring down a contest with one of if not the NFL’s best team this season, the 8-1 Lions.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Wednesday that it has not been difficult to manage the team’s emotions as they prepare for what on the outside appears to be a daunting task.

“No, it’s really not. It’s a great group of guys,” Pederson said. “This is Week 11. Guys haven’t really had a break, obviously. They keep grinding.

“Are we defeated, disappointed, discouraged? I mean, there’s moments of that, obviously, because of the way the season’s going. But by no means are they quitting or lack of energy or wanting to improve. Get better as a team, I still see that every single day. It’s a credit to those guys.”

Jacksonville vs. Detroit will kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field.

USC stars steal the spotlight on Sunday Night Football yet again

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Calen Bullock both made big plays in the most recent NFL Sunday Night Football game, boosting USC in front of a national audience.

During last week’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings, it was the USC Trojans on the field who stole the show. In this week’s prime-time showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans, the outcome was the same, with two former USC stars showing out under the lights.

First, former USC All-American and current Texans safety Calen Bullock who stepped up by recording an interception. Just 10 games into his NFL career, Bullock already has four picks.

In an ironic twist, the quarterback throwing the pick was former Cal star Jared Goff. In three starts against the Trojans while in college, Goff went 0-3, including throwing a 46-yard pick six to Adoree’ Jackson in the 2015 Cal-USC football game.

However, Goff would bounce back from the interception, later throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to former USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown has now scored a touchdown in seven consecutive road games, tied for the NFL’s sixth-longest streak since the league’s 1970 merger. St. Brown has the Lions in first place in the NFC and in great position to make the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

Detroit would go on to win the game 26-23 on a walk-off field goal.

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