I know Detroit Lions fans absolutley hate it, but this is what happens when you have a good team. Other teams want to be just like you. We're getting ever closer to Black Monday, when the NFL will have a new round of head coach openings to keep an eye on.

Now, just one year into his tenure, Sheppard is being named in potential head coaching conversations. NFL insider Tom Pelissero listed Sheppard among his list of potential first-time head coach candidates, which is compiled through conversations with league sources.

The Detroit Lions shared that star defensive player Aidan Hutchinson joined Micah Parsons in a unique club amid the NFL season.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions opened the 21-day return window for cornerback and special teams standout Khalil Dorsey on Thursday. Dorsey has been out of action since suffering a wrist injury back in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. He was a full practice participant in his first day back on the field in nearly two months.

If the playoffs began today, the Lions would be on the outside looking in. Can Detroit still make the playoffs and win the NFC North?

In their six wins, the Lions are averaging 38.2 points per game, they’ve allowed eight sacks (1.3 per game), 36 quarterback hits (6 per game) and Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are churning out yards on the ground (161.8 ypg).

The Lions got four huge snaps from Trevor Nowaske defensively, as he had a big tackle for loss in the first half. Campbell remains an every down staple, while Barnes mixes up his roles betwene being a linebacker and handling pass-rush duties. Malcolm Rodriguez's potential return could shake up this linebacker rotation.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was penalized for a wild celebration after a 40-yard touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.