{
  "id": 8280017,
  "title": "Lions Fans Turn on Brad Holmes After Bills Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/lions-fans-turn-on-brad-holmes-after-bills-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-fans-turn-brad-holmes-180000846.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brad Holmes has served as the Detroit Lions' executive vice president and general manager since 2021. Under his leadership, the team has secured two NFC North division titles in 2023 and 2024. However, the Lions missed the playoffs last season with a 9-8 record, leading many fans to question Holmes' defensive strategies in the offseason.\n\nDuring the Lions' first two games of the season, the defense performed poorly, raising concerns among fans. Some attribute the issues to defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, but others believe the primary problem lies with Holmes himself. The Lions suffered a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football, giving them a 1-1 record for the season.\n\nAs the Lions currently sit in a position where they need to make the playoffs again to satisfy their fan base, many are calling for Holmes to be held accountable for the team's defensive struggles. After another disappointing game against the Bills with 446 total yards allowed, including 203 rushing yards, the pressure continues to mount on Holmes.\n\nThe Lions' next game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Ford Field will be a crucial matchup for the team. With their defense in an unfavorable state, it is imperative for Detroit to improve their performance dramatically to avoid further fan discontent and pressure on Holmes to bring in additional defensive help.",
  "summary": "Lions fans piled on Brad Holmes after Detroit's defense gave up 446 yards in Buffalo. #Lions",
  "key_points": [
    "Brad Holmes leads Detroit Lions since 2021.",
    "Lions secured two NFC North titles in 2023-24.",
    "Lions' poor defense leads to fan dissatisfaction."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}