When the Detroit Lions visit Green Bay it gives the media a chance to show off a bunch of unique statistics in the NFL, a league which has become defined by parity. The recent past between the Lions and Packers has nothing to do with parity. The Lions haven't won in the state of Wisconsin since 1991, back when Barry Sanders was breaking ankles and dropping the jaw of … [Read more...] about The odds are stacked in the Packers’ favor against the Detroit Lions
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NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers
Five of the Green Bay Packers' seven remaining games will come against NFC North opponents. That should make for a very interesting division battle as Green Bay (6-3) sits just one game back of the Chicago Bears (7-2). The marathon begins with the Detroit Lions who are coming off a tough 34-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will need every game they can get in order to … [Read more...] about NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter
According to my own sound reasoning, the Bears will either be 3-1 or 2-2 heading into the 2nd quarter of the 2012 NFL season. All things considered, 2-2 isn’t exactly reason for panic. Luckily for the Bears, sandwiched between games 5 thru 8 is their bye week in week 6. And the next quartet of opponents appears to be a less daunting bunch… on paper. But the Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. Stephen Kelley's fantasy football previews continue with a look at the surprisingly deep wide receiver position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints
The NFL's Wild-Card Weekend started off with a bang in the NFC with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints battling in a close game that eventually was decided in the fourth quarter. Drew Brees and the Saints proved to be a bit too much to handle for the Lions' defense in a 45-28 win. Matthew Stafford and Calvin … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints