It wasn't the prettiest of wins, but a win nonetheless as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in the hyped-up "Panic Bowl." The Vikings were the only team in the NFC North to grab a win this past Sunday while the other three teams all lost in close games decided by single digits. If Week Six provided any message about the NFC North, it was regarding the … [Read more...] about NFC North Review: Minnesota Vikings Gain Ground
calvin johnson
Detroit Lions: An Offensive Juggernaut
Through a quarter of the NFL season Shaun Hill has a higher passer rating than Brett Favre. That statement pretty much sums up how everything is turned upside down in the league this year. The Detroit Lions are very fortunate at this set of circumstances because many of the fringe quarterbacks chose to play in the UFL and their ownership will not release the top performers … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: An Offensive Juggernaut
St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
Why on Earth were Steven Jackson and Sam Bradford still in the game during the waning moments of the Saint Louis Rams thrashing at the hands of the Detroit Lions? The Rams are currently in the race for the NFC West title, even with a mediocre record thus far. Jim Schwartz and Steve Spagnuolo must have been out late at the MGM the night before the noon kickoff. There is no … [Read more...] about St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag
Nate Burleson almost experienced a Leon Lett moment. Streaking down the center of the field with the football out in front of his body taunting the Saint Louis Rams defenders, he then decided to punt the ball into the air upon the signal of a touchdown from the officials. In another instance of brashness, wide receiver Calvin Johnson leapt up immediately after his one yard … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag
NFC North Review: Chicago Bears Grab Early Supremacy
With a dramatic 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears join the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers as the only 3-0 teams in the NFL. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who predicted those three teams to have a perfect start to the season. Nonetheless, the Bears have shown vast improvement from their 7-9 record in 2009. In fact, the team from … [Read more...] about NFC North Review: Chicago Bears Grab Early Supremacy
Calvin Johnson, Armando Galaragga: Detroit Sports Fans get SHAFTED Again
The start of the NFL season looked extremely promising for fans of the Detroit Lions near the conclusion of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Calvin Johnson appeared to have made a tremendous catch in the corner of the end zone. Upon further review, officials at the game negated the outstanding play because players must maintain control of the ball for the entire … [Read more...] about Calvin Johnson, Armando Galaragga: Detroit Sports Fans get SHAFTED Again
Ndamukong Suh Poised For A Big Season
Ndamukong Suh was trending over the weekend on Yahoo! for his hit on Jake Delhomme that garnered him a 7,500 dollar fine. As the second overall selection in this year’s NFL draft, there is every indication that the Detroit Lions’ brass made the right move. The franchise is building up its stable of high draft picks that are sure to make a major impact during the upcoming season … [Read more...] about Ndamukong Suh Poised For A Big Season