The Detroit Lions do have two Pro Bowl starters on their roster this season. This is no surprise for their fan base since they have thoroughly dominated their positions this season. Calvin Johnson has accumulated over eleven hundred yards this season averaging more than fourteen yards per catch. He is the first wide receiver in thirteen years to receive the honor for … [Read more...] about Lions get 2 Pro Bowl Starters! Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh
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QB Revolving Door Somehow Working For the Detroit Lions
Shaun Hill lined up under center once again for the Detroit Lions on Sunday in their quest to take down the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Broward County, Florida. Up until Sunday, the highlight of the stadium's history was being the backdrop for pivotal scenes in Ace Ventura Pet Detective. Now it's known as the place where Detroit won two consecutive road games for the … [Read more...] about QB Revolving Door Somehow Working For the Detroit Lions
Two Former MSU Spartans help Detroit Lions end Road Losing Streak
Sports fans in Tampa Bay proved their futility once again by leaving large areas of their cavernous stadium empty despite their home team entering this game with a 8-5 record. This is one reason why the Red Sox and Yankees are set to regain control of the AL East (just like old times, but that's another discussion) The approximately 48,000 who did show were treated to some … [Read more...] about Two Former MSU Spartans help Detroit Lions end Road Losing Streak
Aaron Rodgers Injury Changes Complexion of the Game
Detroit Lions fans are breathing a sigh of relief for a change at the conclusion of a game. They have won a divisional game for the first time in over three years with late heroics by the defensive line. Ndamukong Suh and company controlled the line of scrimmage for the entire game. Before Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down late in the first half with a … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers Injury Changes Complexion of the Game
Alphonso Smith is the Goat for the Lions, Brady Hero for the Pats
The Detroit Lions fell flat on the biggest stage of the season for that franchise. I am talking about a figurative stage, not the one that Michigan born and bred Kid Rock performed on during the half. In fairness, the team did play well for the majority of the game. They did, however, fall flat on their face during the latter moments of play on Thursday. The few bright spots of … [Read more...] about Alphonso Smith is the Goat for the Lions, Brady Hero for the Pats
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys: Mirror Images
Two teams that matched up this past Sunday have much in common. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys both have anemic records: the Lions are 2-8, the Cowboys are 3-7 this season. They should have the same record, but NFL officials cannot agree on what a catch is. The traditional teams playing on Thanksgiving, they are undoubtedly the turkeys of their respective divisions this … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys: Mirror Images
Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Nearly fifty eight thousand fans experienced heartache on Sunday at Ford Field. Ndamukong Suh recently made some comments indicating that the Detroit Lions would not lose another game at their home stadium this season. Unfortunately, he is already putting his foot in his mouth. He hopefully will remove it soon though since it's evident that he's the emergency kicker on the … [Read more...] about Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Stafford Thrusts New Life Into Detroit
Calvin Johnson caught three touchdown passes for the first time in his young but illustrious career. He was close to having four, but Matthew Stafford was intercepted in the corner of the end zone during the first half going for broke. Calvin Johnson plays the wide receiver position with reckless abandon, much like Adrian Peterson does at running back. It is simply a matter of … [Read more...] about Stafford Thrusts New Life Into Detroit
Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Fans watch the NFL to see football played at the highest level in the world. Granted, only 42,329 attended the tilt between the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions on Sunday, but they came for the aforementioned reason nonetheless. Calvin Johnson showed tremendous athleticism and Matthew Stafford made a triumphant return to Ford Field. Jim Schwartz and Mike Shanahan took a … [Read more...] about Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Detroit Lions Quarterback Situation: Improving!
The Detroit Lions spent their bye week recuperating. The football gods are shining down on this franchise for a change because it came at an absolute perfect time for the franchise. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson can lick their wounds before they face the NFC East’s Washington Redskins. The injury to Shaun Hill’s left forearm during the New York Giants game necessitates … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Quarterback Situation: Improving!