Wednesday was Lions night on NFL Network. After the premiere of Barry Sanders’ “A Football Life,” the network replayed the Lions’ final-play loss to the Colts. The next program, “Sound FX,” opened with sound bites from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson during that heart-breaking 35-33 loss. The five-minute segment showed the two … Continue Reading →
With both the Lions and Packers quarterbacks capable of slinging their team to victory, the onus will be on defenses to shut down the powerful weapons, and the Lions (4-5) know it will be tough Sunday.
The easy answer to this question headline is yes. Coach Jim Schwartz has repeatedly said the Lions, like most NFL teams, will leave no stone unturned as they try to keep improving the team. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew made good on Schwartz’s stance Tuesday by trading for Jaguars wide receiver Mike Thomas, even though … Continue Reading →
What a difference a quarter makes. After just six plays for 12 yards in the third quarter, the Lions offense made quick work of their first drive in the fourth quarter. Calvin Johnson had two catches for 57 yards, including a 20-yarder on 3rd and 20 at the Philadelphia 21. On the next play, Matthew … Continue Reading →
Well, that didn’t last long. After the Lions recovered a fumble near midfield, they decided to quickly take a shot at the end zone. Hindsight, my friends. On the second play of the drive, from the Philadelphia 38, Matthew Stafford threw a deep ball into double coverage for Calvin Johnson, and Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha … Continue Reading →
The Lions wishes of scoring immediately weren’t granted. They started their opening drive against the Eagles with a three-and-out, including a third-down pass attempt to Calvin Johnson that was easily broken up by Philadelphia cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. But the drive didn’t cost the Lions anything as the defense held the Eagles to a three-and-out. On … Continue Reading →
Every game in the NFL is important, but the Lions matchup against the Eagles seems like one neither team can afford to lose. The Lions (3-1) enter on a three-game losing streak, and only six teams have made the playoffs after a 1-4 start since the current postseason format began in 1990. As for the … Continue Reading →
Mikel Leshoure’s debut keeps getting better. Leshoure punched in a one-yard rushing touchdown, the first of his career, to cut the Lions’ deficit to 20-16 mid-way through the third quarter. Leshoure has 18 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown so far in his NFL debut, and what’s more impressive is how much he’s been … Continue Reading →
Today’s game should be a perfect matchup for the Lions. Following a disappointing loss to the 49ers, the Lions draw the Titans, who rank 31st in defense and are tied for 23rd in offense. In most cases it’d be hasty to judge a team after two games, but so far the Titans have looked thoroughly … Continue Reading →
Jason Hanson hit the uprights on his second field goal attempt of the game, but got the bounce. The same wasn’t true on his third attempt. From 40 yards out, Hanson again hit the right upright, but the ball bounced backwards. The Lions have kept this game close, but have settled for field goals instead … Continue Reading →