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Lions' Daunte Culpepper 'upset' about not starting
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Quarterback doesn't talk after game, but apparently needed some prodding by Lions general manager Martin Mayhew to join pregame warm-ups Thursday.
No more Stafford miracles as Packers trounce Lions
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It was fun while it lasted. But four days of hype surrounding Matthew Stafford's miracle finish in the win over Cleveland gave way to a sobering reality check Thursday. An emotional pregame lift from their rookie quarterback didn't last long for the Lions, who were trampled...
Matthew Stafford will start Thanksgiving Day game for Lions
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And so the legend grows. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will start at quarterback for the Lions today against the Green Bay Packers, four days after suffering a separated left shoulder in a 38-37 win over Cleveland.
Live game chat: Talk about the Lions beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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Hang out here and be your own color commentator during the Lions-Packers game. Tim Twentyman is your host.
NFL picks: Week 12
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Detroit News writers Terry Foster, John Niyo, Bob Wojnowski and Tim Twentyman give their predictions and best bets for Week 6 of the NFL season.
John Niyo: Vince Young's perseverance paying off
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Titans owner Bud Adams' wish to have Vince Young as the team's starting quarterback after an 0-6 start sure looks like a pretty good idea now, doesn't it?
NFL show captures Stafford in final seconds of dramatic victory
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It's dramatic, as promised. And painful to watch, as Matthew Stafford -- wired for sound by NFL Films in Sunday's thrilling 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns -- absorbs a crushing hit from the Browns' C.J. Mosley on a Hail Mary pass as the clock ran out in the fourth...
Lions enjoy working holiday
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The Lions, who'll host the Packers today in the 70th Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit, have lost seven of their last eight holiday games.
NFL show captures Stafford in final seconds of dramatic victory
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It's dramatic, as promised. And painful to watch, as Matthew Stafford -- wired for sound by NFL Films in Sunday's thrilling 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns -- absorbs a crushing hit from the Browns' C.J. Mosley on a Hail Mary pass as the clock ran out in the fourth quarter.
Eric Mangini backs down from claim Lions faked injuries
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The Browns coach had suggested Lions defensive players faked that they were hurt to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense in Detroit's 38-37 win.
Mike O'Hara: Brandon Pettigrew making Lions look smart for Dallas deal
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The first two entrees of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football feast serve up further evidence of a trade that has been lopsided in the Lions' favor.
Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson doubtful for Thanksgiving game
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Johnson injured his left knee with 37 seconds left in the first quarter of Sunday's game against Cleveland on a 1st-and-10 incompletion in the end zone.
Bob Wojnowski: Rebuilding of Lions is underway
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The Lions finally had something to offer the nation on Thanksgiving, other than a reason to snooze on the couch, and their two marquee players are injured.
Colts waive former Wolverine Mike Hart
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Hart is in his second year in the NFL after a standout career at Michigan and appeared in four games with the Colts this year, primarily on special teams.
Matthew Stafford's jersey tears it up in the Hall of Fame
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After just 10 games in the NFL, Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Well, at least his jersey is.
Colts waive former Wolverine Mike Hart
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Hart is in his second year in the NFL after a standout career at Michigan and appeared in four games with the Colts this year, primarily on special teams.
'Dramatic' Matthew Stafford wiring from game to air Wednesday
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Allen Park -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was wired for sound by NFL Films during Sunday's dramatic 38-37 win over Cleveland.
Matthew Stafford sits out Lions' practice again Tuesday
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Allen Park -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not practice again Tuesday, and it is highly unlikely he will play Thursday against the Green Bay Packers.
Lions among least desirable teams for NFL players
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This could be considered a silver lining: The Lions haven't beaten Green Bay since 2005, but they gained one small victory over their NFC North rivals this week.
Vince Young leads Titans to fourth straight win
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Vince Young remained undefeated as a starter for the Tennessee Titans this season thanks to Rob Bironas and his knack for making big kicks against the Houston Texans.
Cardinals optimistic about Kurt Warner
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Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was "very upbeat and alert."
Jim Schwartz blasts Eric Mangini on criticisms
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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini suggested Monday that Detroit faked injuries to slow down his team's no-huddle offense in the Lions' 38-37 victory.
Matthew Stafford unlikely to play against Packers
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Fresh off a record-setting performance in a thrilling 38-37 win over the Browns on Sunday, Stafford is expected to miss Thursday's nationally-televised Thanksgiving game.
Stafford likely won't play on Thanksgiving; Calvin Johnson questionable
12 days ago by
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The Lions quarterback likely won't play in Thursday's nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay, coach Jim Schwartz acknowledged Monday.
Lions declare Thanksgiving Day game a sellout
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The Lions' annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday is officially a sellout, so the game will be shown on local television.
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