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Stafford's first INT kills Lions' drive
2 days ago by
Lions Blog
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Matthew Stafford's magic touch just faded a bit. A third-down interception by the Packers' Nick Collins stopped a Lions drive at the Green Bay 26. A nice leaping grab, but it looked like Stafford may have rushed his throw -- intended for Will Heller on the sideline -- as he...
Drive-By-Drive Breakdown of Lions' 38-37 Win Over Browns
5 days ago by
Pride Of Detroit
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by Carlos Osorio - AP
about 20 hours ago:
Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) is lifted by teammate Nick Harris after kicking a game-winning extra point in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns...
The NFC could go way north
2 hours ago by
NFL Spin Zone
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The Packers kept themselves in the race for the NFC Wildcard with a decisive victory over the improving Lions on Thanksgiving Day. The Pack sits at 7-4 but they have the Eagles (6-4) and Giants (6-5) in the rear view mirror so they cannot afford any bad Sundays by any stretch. The...
Stafford Leads Lions to Touchdown on Final Play to Beat Cleveland 38-37
5 days ago by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and running back Kevin Smith, front right, celebrate Smith's 25-yard touchdown-reception against the Cleveland Brown...
Lions Congregation Roundtable: Battle for the 1st Pick Edition
8 days ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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Every week, no matter the opponent, no matter how bad the play the previous week, the Lions Congregation meets to discuss all things Detroit Lions. Sucks for us, I know.
For this week's round of questions, Reverend Spielman of The Church of Schwartz asks the :Lions' blogosphere...
More Stafford sound
2 days ago by
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The dramatic finish isn't the only thing NFL Films caught when it wired Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during Sunday's 38-37 victory over Cleveland.
It also caught Stafford playfully talking trash with former Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers, celebrating touchdown passes...
Henry to move to safety Sunday?
10 days ago by
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Could we finally see Anthony Henry at safety Sunday against the Browns?
Lions coach Jim Schwartz hinted at the possibility today in a conference call with Cleveland reporters.
There has been talk of Henry moving from cornerback since the Lions acquired him in an off-season trade...
Friday Notes: Lions Place Stephen Peterman on IR, Sign Eric Fowler
7 days ago by
Pride Of Detroit
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by Carlos Osorio - AP
2 months ago:
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson (81), is congratulated by teammate guard Stephen Peterman (66) after his touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against...
Lions Sign Two, Place Jack Williams, Marquand Manuel on Injured Reserve
9 days ago by
Pride Of Detroit
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by Carlos Osorio - AP
about 1 month ago:
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is stopped by Detroit Lions safety Marquand Manuel (40) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford...
It's official -- Stafford, Johnson will start
2 days ago by
Pro Football Talk
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The Lions were expected to face the Packers on Thursday without quarterback Matt Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson.But the team has now announced that both will start.The inactive players for the home team are quarterback Drew Stanton (emergency quarterback), receiver...
Rodgers’ 3 TD’s Help Packers Declaw Lions 34-12
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Thanksgiving Day seems to treat the Detroit Lions like redheaded stepchildren. Perhaps the Lions playing on the last Thursday of every November is a punishment for being perennially one of the worst teams in the NFL; I honestly don’t know. Thursday pitted the Green Bay Packers...
Stafford, Johnson Not Likely To Play Thursday
Two of the Detroit Lions’ young stars appear to not be in line to play Thursday against the Green Bay Packers, according to Tim Twentyman of the Detroit News. To recap a bit, let’s rewind to last week’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
Stafford was flattened by...
Lions' Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson held out of practice today
4 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions could be without their two biggest offensive weapons on Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford (separated left shoulder) and receiver Calvin Johnson (knee/hand) were both...
Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions - 4th quarter running diary: Win or lose, the Lions will still suck
5 days ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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The Browns' drive stalls to start the 4th, as the Lions get a 3 and out, forcing a punt.
Northcutt on the return, gets it over the 20. Tack on 5 for a Browns player running out of bounds, then getting in on the play. ****, 5 yards is 5 yards, right?
As the Lions start their first...
Mangini backs off remarks about Lions' injuries
3 days ago by
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Browns coach Eric Mangini says he was frustrated at losing when he suggested the Detroit Lions faked injuries in Sunday's game.
Mangini had suggested Lions defensive players faked that they were hurt to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense in Detroit's 38-37 win....
Lions' Matthew Stafford honored as NFC Offensive Player of the Week
3 days ago by
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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 422 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns last week, was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Stafford threw a 1-yard...
Jim Schwartz: Lions' Matthew Stafford 'unlikely' to play Thursday but he won't 'close the door'
4 days ago by
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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said today that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford has a separated left shoulder, but it was not dislocated. Schwartz said it was "unlikely'' that Stafford would play Thursday against the Green Bay...
Lions' Jim Schwartz irked at comments made by Cleveland's Eric Mangini
4 days ago by
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By Tom Kowalski ALLEN PARK - There appears to be a little bad blood brewing between Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz and Cleveland Brown head coach Eric Mangini. It all started on Monday, one day after the Lions...
End 3rd quarter -- Packers 27, Lions 7: The rout is officially on
1 day ago by
Lions Blog
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Jason Hanson's missed 54-yard field goal gave the Packers good field position. But today, that's unnecessary. Green Bay's offense doesn't need any help.
A shovel pass to Ryan Grant picked up 27 yards. Then Rodgers hit James Jones wide open over the middle, and Jones...
Relive the Detroit Lions' dramatic 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns
5 days ago by
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AP PhotoOnly fans who attended the game got to see the rare sight of the Ford Field scoreboard displaying a Detroit Lions win as the game was blacked out. Those who couldn't watch on TV, however, are able to watch...
Stafford, Johnson to start for Lions vs. Pack
2 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a week after separating his non-throwing shoulder.
Stafford to start for Lions despite hurt shoulder
2 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a week after separating his non-throwing shoulder.
Lions' Schwartz: No regrets about starting Stafford
1 day ago by
CBSSports.com
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Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't second-guessing his decision to start Matthew Stafford in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions - Pregame thoughts: The immovable suck vs the irresistible suck
6 days ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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GAME INFORMATION
Kickoff: Sunday, November 22, 1 p.m. ET
Stadium: Ford Field
Television: CBS (Normally I'd warn you to not automatically tune to FOX, but it's all moot. A BLACKOUT IS IN EFFECT!)
Play-By-Play: Don Criqui
Color: Randy Cross
Lions Radio Network Flagship...
Just when you thought the Lions injury situation couldn't become any worse...
8 days ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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I had to go and read the latest tweet from the News' Lions beat guy, John Niyo...
Lions RG Stephen Peterman seeing specialist, may have season-ending ankle surgery.
D'oh indeed.
Not cool.
The Lions may be on the verge of placing player number 12 on the IR soon.
I'...
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