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 →
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 →
The Lions just keep settling. Week 3 is beginning to look a lot like Week 2 for the Lions, and they have already settled for three field goals against the Titans. Last week against the 49ers, they tried five field goals (made four) after drives repeatedly stalled. The previous drive ended when Mikel Leshoure ran … Continue Reading →
The starting nod wasn’t just a mirage. Running back Mikel Leshoure had three carries for 13 yards on the Lions’ first drive of the game, including a seven-yard run that went for a first down. Thanks to Leshoure, a 15-yard pass to Nate Burleson and a poor kickoff by the Titans, the Lions quickly moved … 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 →
It looks like Mikel Leshoure has played his last down tonight. On the Lions second drive of the third quarter, running back Joique Bell trotted out with the offense while Leshoure sat on the bench with a cap on. His final stats: 15 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown, one reception for 33 yards. … Continue Reading →
Thanks to two turnovers and some hard running by Mikel Leshoure, the Lions lead the Bills, 28-10, at halftime of their final preseason game. The Lions gave up an easy score on the Bills’ first drive during which quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went 5-for-5 and threwa four-yard touchdown to Steve Johnson, who was open in the … Continue Reading →
With 11:50 left in the second quarter, Kellen Moore will take over at quarterback. The Lions want to get a good look at Moore because he’s on the bubble right now for a roster spot. They also didn’t need to keep Shaun Hill in the game with a 28-7 lead. Even though most Lions starters … Continue Reading →
After Mikel Leshoure showed his quickness on the Lions first drive, they gave him a chance to score on the second drive. And he did, punching in a two-yard run to put the Lions up 14-7 with 4:25 left in the first quarter. The Lions got the ball back immediately after scoring when Ashlee Palmer … Continue Reading →
Several Lions are under the microscope in the Lions final preseason game tonight against the Bills at Ford Field at 7 p.m. Several starters will take the field, but more emphasis will be on the performances of bench players hoping to make the roster with the Lions needing to trim the roster from 75 players … Continue Reading →