If you have heard of the NFL tuck rule, you probably know that it came about because of what happened in a game featuring the great Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Embed from Getty Images From Marca.com: The controversial Tom Brady play With 1:50 minutes to play, Brady and the Pats had the … Read more
Former Michigan Wolverines Heisman Trophy winning DB Charles Woodson is now forever enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having been elected as part of the Class of 2021 in his first year of eligibility. During an interview earlier today, he was asked what it means for him to be immortalized as a Hall … Read more
On Sunday, former Detroit Lions CB Nevin Lawson had a golden opportunity literally slip through his hands. Embed from Getty Images Lawson, who now plays for the Oakland Raiders, had played in 68 NFL games heading into Sunday’s matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs and he had yet to pick up his first career interception. … Read more
Former Oakland Raiders standout Stuart Schweigert was taken aback by the tragic passing of Charles Rogers earlier this week at the young age of 38. “For me, it became almost a Rocky and Apollo Creed relationship,” Schweigert explained earlier this week. “You’re harsh competitors, but then you realize that you’re the same and dealing with … Read more
A BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) worker saved a man who had fallen onto subway tracks from an oncoming train following the Detroit Lions/Oakland Raiders game in Oakland. An fan who had just left the game stumbled and fell onto the tracks, but was saved at the last second by John O’Connor, who has worked … Read more
The Detroit Lions received an immediate boost last year with the acquisition of Damon “Snacks” Harrison from the New York Giants. This season, however, things haven’t worked out so well. By Harrison’s own admission, he hasn’t played up to standard. What’s worse, he suffered an injury during Week 9’s matchup against the New York Giants. … Read more
The Detroit Lions dropped a heartbreaker against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, failing to convert on a last second potential game-tying fourth-and-goal play and falling to 3-4-1 on the year. And to that end, they’ve dropped in every national power rankings list of NFL teams. Check out some examples: NFL: 19 (Previous: 16) “Another frustrating … Read more
The Detroit Lions defense has struggled all season, and is currently ranked a ghastly 31st overall in the NFL. To make matters worse, yesterday’s loss against the Oakland Raiders was the third straight game they surrendered over 100 yards on the ground, and gave up a total of 450 yards of offense. And yet head … Read more
The Detroit Lions lost a heartbreaker against the Oakland Raiders this afternoon, falling by a 31-24 final score. The game’s final play was a desperate fourth and goal attempt by the Lions to tie the game in the final seconds of action, a play they weren’t able to convert on. “I think for us, we’ll … Read more
The Detroit Lions entered Sunday afternoon’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a 3-3-1 record and in desperate need of a win in order to have a realistic shot at the playoffs. And as they’ve done so many times before, they weren’t able to come through when it mattered most. The Raiders broke up a … Read more
Just because two players once were teammates doesn’t mean they’ll be best friends for life. Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead, now with the Oakland Raiders, delivered a karate chop to the side of Kenny Golladay’s neck after intercepting a pass from Matthew Stafford in the end zone. Tahir Whitehead has gone full heel. pic.twitter.com/0QT649Dvtt … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is enjoying a bounce-back season, and he added to his overall legacy this afternoon against the Oakland Raiders. Through two quarters, Stafford has thrown for 239 yards and two touchdowns, including a 59-yard bomb to Kenny Golladay. That particular pass leapfrogged Stafford past New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for … Read more
When the Detroit Lions take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 9, they will be short-handed. Just moments ago, the Lions released their Week 9 Inactives List. As you can see, A’Shawn Robinson and Darius Slay are both Active!!! Today's #Lions inactives. #DETvsOAK pic.twitter.com/wClJThWZZk — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 3, 2019 Nation, do you think … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has plenty of fans in Detroit, but he’s also got a few fans across the NFL – notably opposition coaches. Ahead of this weekend’s matchup against the Oakland Raiders, coach Jon Gruden had high praise for Stafford and talked about his abilities and attributes. “He’s feeling it right now, no … Read more
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions will be in California to take on the Oakland Raiders. Following their practice on Friday, the Lions released their final Week 9 Injury Report and as you can see, they will be without safety Tracy Walker. In addition, Mike Daniels is doubtful while Graham Glasgow, Tra Carson, Damon Harrison, Amani … Read more
It may be Halloween but that does not mean the Detroit Lions (and the rest of the nation) were not working. Following Thursday’s practice, the Lions released their latest Week 9 Injury Report and as you can see, a couple of players are in jeopardy of missing Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Nation, do … Read more
