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 Lions
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!
NFC North Review: Minnesota Vikings Gain Ground
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
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
Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Brett Favre was too little, too late to provide a victory for the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed as if they just ran out of time rather than losing the game. The torrential downpour at the new Meadowlands Stadium hurt the men in purple much more than their counterparts. By Patrick Herbert … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
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
Memo to Detroit Lions Management Concerning Ticket Prices
The injury to Matthew Stafford has put the aspirations of some Lions faithful on the shelf for the season. The chronic turf toe situation for Jahvid Best has made things even worse for this organization that is in dire need of some good news. Chief Executive Officer William Clay Ford Jr. had some recent draft picks with expectations that have come to fruition on both the … [Read more...] about Memo to Detroit Lions Management Concerning Ticket Prices
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