Are you ready for some football? This week on Monday Night Football, our Detroit Lions (1-0) will invade MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants (1-0) in a game that could prove to be very important when all is said and done. If the Lions want to move to 2-0 on the season, … Read more
We say it every week, but this Sunday’s game is the biggest, most important game of the season for the Detroit Lions. This weekend’s trip to MetLife Stadium for their tilt with the New York Giants will give us a real taste of what this team brings to the table. It also just so happens to be … Read more
Lions fans, this is your captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts, we’re expecting some turbulence ahead. Ok, that’s drastic; but still, the Lions next three games are going to be the toughest they’ve had all year, and we need to be prepared for what lies in wait. So far this season has been a fun … Read more
With the Lions on their bye this week, news broke that Matthew Stafford will be looking to earn a second huge payday after the season. A payday, that if given, would put him in the company of Andrew Luck, Aaron Rodgers, and Eli Manning. Back in 2013, Stafford and the Lions agreed to a 3-year, $53 … Read more
NOTE: The views expressed in this EDITORIAL do not necessarily reflect the views of Detroit Sports Nation or a majority of its writers and should not be misconstrued as such. The views contained within are the views of the author and the author alone. To have success in the NFL on the offensive side of the football, … Read more
On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck signed a lucrative 5-year extension. In the last year of his rookie contract, his new deal is scheduled to pay out an NFL record $140-million over the next six years with $87-million guaranteed. The longtime media darling is now locked up through 2021. Here's how Andrew Luck's contract compares to other … Read more
[tps_header]With the first wave of free agency over and the NFL Draft nearing closer, let’s take a look at some players who might be flying under the radar as we prepare for fantasy football in 2016.[/tps_header] [tps_title]10. Marqise Lee, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars[/tps_title] Lee has had to deal with various injuries since being drafted by Jacksonville … Read more
[tps_header] When thinking about the history of the Super Bowl, one can’t reminisce without thinking of names like Montana, Elway, Rice and now even Brady. But the big game has also been where lesser known players have had the biggest impact. With Super Bowl week upon us, here is my list of the top 10 unexpected … Read more
The Detroit Lions’ 2015 season was a tough one to grade as a whole. For one half of the season, the Lions looked like the worst team in the league. The second half, they looked like the playoff team many thought they could be. Ultimately, your final record indicates what type of team you are and … Read more
For many leagues, this is championship week. It’s the most important week of the season. Whether it’s been DeAngelo Williams, Doug Baldwin, Tyler Eifert or anybody else, the waiver wire has produced some studs this year. In the final weeks, even with 45 weeks of add/drops behind us, there are still some potential studs out … Read more
If you ask ESPN’s panel of NFL experts, Matthew Stafford is still a second tier quarterback. This is according to espn.com’s yearly poll (ESPN insider only) taken by a panel of anonymous NFL personalities, which graded each starting QB. Among the people who were polled are eight personnel directors, six general managers, four head coaches, five offensive coordinators, five … Read more
Is that Eli Manning? The Giants’ offense may be in trouble.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 is a big day inside of Ford Field. Eli Manning and the New York Football Giants are in town for an absolute must win game for the Detroit Lions. In a disappointing five game stretch that has seen only one win for the Lions, this truly is do or die; with … Read more
