The Latest Breaking News from Ben Johnson

Lions Fake Stumble Play Was Inspired by Actual Stumble of Division Rival

It’s a copycat league, even when a brilliant play stems from a mistake.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2024

The Lions’ Fake Stumble Touchdown Is Ben Johnson’s Most Impressive Trick Play Yet

At a time when so many NFL teams are inept on offense, one of the league’s top head coaching candidates is simply toying with the rest of the league.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2024

Jared Goff and Dan Campbell Shared a Laugh About his Acting on Fake Stumble Play

Jared Goff pulled off a stumble fake before throwing a touchdown against the Bears.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2024

Ben Johnson’s Criteria for Potential Coaching Opportunities

The Lions’ offensive coordinator is at the top of many teams’ coaching shortlists, but will he stay in Detroit? Plus, Cam Ward’s draft stock and Jerod Mayo’s future in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2024

Ben Johnson notable among potential candidates for Bears head coach position

It's not surprising that Johnson is considered an early front-runner for the Bears HC vacancy

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 10, 2024

Saints coach search: Do they meet Ben Johnson’s requirements?

It's been reported that Lions OC Ben Johnson has two requirements for any head coaching vacancy he'll consider. Do the Saints qualify?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2024

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are

Detroit held on to beat the Green Bay Packers Thursday and clinch a spot in the playoffs by sticking true to the clear-cut identity established by Dan Campbell.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2024

Ben Johnson’s reported head coach requirements not-so-subtly called out the Bears

Lions OC Ben Johnson won't just join any NFL franchise as its next head coach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2024

The NFL's Hottest HC Candidate in Ben Johnson Is Doing Things Differently This Year

The Lions' offensive coordinator is expected to take interviews with the intention of taking a job this coming offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2024

Packers need another standout performance from LB Quay Walker vs. Lions

Packers LB Quay Walker has been excellent the last two weeks. He's struggled in his career against the Lions. Can he be a standout on Thursday night?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024