Calvin Johnson's success, winning keeping Nate Burleson happy

No one would have guessed that the Detroit Lions matchup against the San Francisco 49ers would be one of the week six headliners. The game will be widely seen throughout the Great Lakes and Western United States and a number of other locations without games of local interest airing in the early time slot on FOX. (see coverage map) … [visit site to read more]San Francisco 49ers...

Detroit coach Jim Schwartz went home for a nap early Tuesday morning following the Lions' convincing win over the Chicago Bears. A couple hours later, he went right back to work. The Motor City's buzzing about the franchise's first 5-0 start since 1956, and NFL followers from coast to coast are taking notice of the suddenly formidable Lions and anticipating their showdown...

Ndamukong Suh made Jay Cutler sad inside, but is he the baddest man in the whole NFL?

With a raucous crowd helping out every step of the way, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions made the most of their long-awaited return to Monday night.

The game will be broadcast on Fox (Channel 2 in Detroit). This marks the Lions' eighth straight home sellout and their 10th in the past 11 games.

49ers' revitalized offensive line facing a tough task against Detroit on Sunday

Hey Don, about that Jake Locker prediction, or Cam Newton and the Panthers being awful ...

For the first time this season (and since the Rusher Rating was introduced), a running back achieved a perfect score. Fitting that he plays for the still-perfect Detroit Lions.....

Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports veterans Chris Harris and Brandon Meriweather are expected to be benched in favor of Major Wright and rookie Chris Conte for Sunday’s game against the Vikings, according to multiple team sources. Wright and Conte are expected to get the first-team reps at strong and free safety, respectively, during Thursday’s practice. Harris and Meriweather...