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The Lions enter week 6 with their first NFC North road contest of the season as they travel to Minnesota to face the 2-3 Vikings. The lions are coming off of a narrow loss to the Buffalo Bills in week 5, while the Vikings lost to Green Bay. Looking at the history of this rivalry, … Read more
According to a report by Click on Detroit’s Rob Parker, former Lions kicker Jason Hanson reached out to the team and offered to come out of retirement, amid Detroit’s kicking woes this season. The report states that Lions GM Martin Mayhew told the 44-year old Hanson thanks, but no thanks. Saying that he was worried … Read more
The injury bug has bitten the Detroit Lions – and it seems to be an ankle bitter. First, the good news – Running back Joique Bell returned to full practice Wednesday. Good sign for Bell (concussion), Riddick (hamstring) and Vaugh (ankle) being able to play Sun. All were full participants. — Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) October … Read more
“He’s one of the guys that you can look at, his track record has been very good, he’s been a pro bowler, been in big games, and kicked in adverse conditions. We’re happy to have him” In today’s press conference, Coach Caldwell was asked many questions on Prater, on his vetting process, on how … Read more
The Detroit Lions have reportedly found a solution to their kicking woes. According to ESPN, the Lions have signed former Denver Broncos K Matt Prater to a 1-year deal. League source: #Lions expecting to sign ex-Broncos PK Matt Prater over Jay Feely. Detroit kickers have made league-low 33 pct FG — Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) October … Read more
There are two words that encompass everything about the Detroit Lions’ 14-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills yesterday. Missed. Opportunities. In some ways, it’s ironic that these are the terms that describe the team that shut down an opponent similar to Buffalo just a week ago. The reality is that the Lions took advantage of … Read more
The following are post-game notes and quotes from the Detroit Lions’ 14-17 loss against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, October 5, 2014 as provided by the Detroit Lions. POST-GAME NOTES WR GOLDEN TATE WR Golden Tate led the Lions offense with 7 catches for a career single-game high 134 yards and one touchdown. Tate’s 134 yard-effort … Read more
The Detroit Lions succumbed to disappointment against the Buffalo Bills today, losing 14-17 in the final seconds of the game. The Lions hardly looked functional on special teams and struggled to create plays on offense. However -and once again- the Lions gained an early advantage against the Bills with suffocating defense and benefited from two early touchdowns off a nine yard snag … Read more
The Detroit Lions will play host to the Buffalo Bills Sunday in what will be a decisive game for the Lions’ early control of the NFC North. The Lions enter this weekend with momentum, having paralyzed the New York Jets last week on the road. With the best defense in the entire NFL along with QB … Read more
In life there is little sadder than a blacked out NFL game. If you grew up watching the Lions during the Millen era, you were privy to more than a few of these unfortunate events. Well, the FCC has reviewed this long followed practice by the NFL and they have ruled it archaic and no … Read more
Lions promote RB George Winn from practice squad. Towards the end of the game Vs. New York Jets the Lions were down to just Reggie Bush at RB. Joique Bell has suffered a concussion and both Theo Riddick and Montell Owens went down with apparent hamstring issues. Other than Bush the only other alternative … Read more
A week after disassembling Aaron Rodgers and company, the Detroit Lions played their most complete game en route to a 24-17 lock down of the New York Jets. The numbers were far from earth shattering on either side of the ball for the Lions, but for the first time since their drubbing of the Giants … Read more
The Detroit Lions defeated the New York Jets today 24-17 in a Week 4 matchup that lived up to something different from what a lot of people would’ve expected. While many anticipated both defenses to be on strong display all afternoon, the Lions offense gradually outpaced the Jets’ defense by the end. On the first drive, the … Read more
The Detroit Lions travel to New Jersey for a decisive Week 4 outing against the New York Jets in what should also be an extremely important game for the Lions’ control of the NFC North. For Detroit, who is currently amid a 0-4 road streak dating back to last season, a date with New York … Read more
Big Joe Fauria, Detroit’s dancing Tight End will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Fauria injured his ankle at home in what I can only assume was an intense Salsa dancing session on Wednesday night. With Fauria out, expect the rookie Tight End Eric Ebron to see a lot more action (Fantasy Alert!). … Read more
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is officially listed as ‘questionable’ for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Johnson practiced Friday with the team in Allen Park, but his status for Week 4 in the Meadowlands is in question because of an ankle injury he suffered against the Green Bay Packers last week. The fact … Read more
