Today is the last day NFL teams can host pre-draft visitors, and the Lions saved one of the best for last. West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin, a consensus top-20 pick who ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, is in Allen Park Wednesday. Although the Lions have more pressing holes to fill … Continue Reading →
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.
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 →
The Lions are 0-for-8 on third downs after nearly three quarters against the Eagles. On their last drive, they went three-and-out, their second such drive of the second half already. The Lions were 0-for-6 on third downs and clearly didn’t fix the problem with their halftime adjustments. The third down issue is a product of … Continue Reading →
What used to be the Lions best weapon — the deep pass — hasn’t helped them yet against the Eagles. On their last drive, quarterback Matthew Stafford aired it out to wide receiver Titus Young, who was behind three defenders. But Young couldn’t make the catch. After the first-down play, the Lions only picked up seven … 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 →
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 →
With their backs against the wall, the Lions turned to trusted veteran Nate Burleson in the waning minutes today. Quarterback Matthew Stafford found wide receiver Nate Burleson for a three-yard touchdown pass with 6:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. And with the Lions up 5, they chose to go for 2. Again, the play went … Continue Reading →
Well, it looks like the Lions will need another comeback if they hope to avoid an embarrassing loss. The Titans lead 20-9 at halftime thanks largely to a few big plays and a few gaffes by the Lions. The Titans scored the first touchdown of the game on a 65-yard punt return by Tommie Campbell … Continue Reading →