The Lions defense held the Rams to a three-and-out and got a 45-yard field goal by Jason Hanson to even the game at 13-13. Nate Burleson had a pair of catches, including an 8-yard reception to put Hanson in scoring range. So far, the defense has been good and hasn’t allowed a touchdown — the … Continue Reading →

The good news: Matthew Stafford didn’t throw an interception. The bad news: He almost did. Stafford again tried to force a pass into the end zone after scrambling away from pressure. But the defender dropped the ball and the Lions were able to salvage a field goal out of a last-gasp drive just before halftime. … Continue Reading →

It’s almost like Groundhog Day for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw his third interception of the first half — this time by Cortland Finnegan, who returned it for a 31-yard touchdown — and giving the Rams a 13-7 lead late in the second quarter. Stafford was trying to find Calvin Johnson on an out … Continue Reading →

After the turnover, the Rams drove to the Lions’ 6, but had to settle for a 29-yard field by Greg Zuerlein after Nick Fairley sacked QB Sam Bradford on third down and the Lions kept the lead, 7-6. The Lions defense has been pretty good, not allowing big plays or the Rams receivers to get … Continue Reading →

In three drives, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has connected with seven different Lions receivers — and two Rams defenders. Stafford threw another pick — his second of the first half — and short-circuited another possession. Lo-Lonn Dunbar stepped in front of Stafford’s intended pass and returned it 42 yards to put St. Louis in good … Continue Reading →

There was no turnover at the end of the possession this time, as Joique Bell (Wayne State) plunged into the end zone on a 1-yard run to give the Lions a 7-3 lead over the Rams in the second quarter. For the second straight drive, quarterback Matthew Stafford was sterling going 6-of-7 for 44 yards. … Continue Reading →

After getting the interception on the opening drive, the Rams marched down the field and got to the Lions’ 30 before settling for a 48-yard field goal by Greg Zuerline. The 10-play, 36-yard possession included nice passes by QB Sam Bradford, including a 12-yard screen to Steven Jackson and 15- and 16-yard catches by Danny … Continue Reading →

The Lions had the first possession of the game and drove 74 yards to the Rams’ 4-yard line before QB Matt Stafford was intercepted by Janoris Jenkins. The drive took 7:14 and Stafford went 7-of-8 for 53 yards before the interception. The seven catches were to six different receivers and the Lions picked up six … Continue Reading →

Just before player introductions, the Lions unveiled new banners at Ford Field, honoring the NFL champions from 1935, ’53, ’53 and ’57. They also recognized division champions from each from each of their years and separate banners for NFL playoffs — and got the biggest ovation for the playoff banner for last season. The crowd … Continue Reading →