The Lions finally converted a third down on a pass to Nate Burleson, their first conversion against the Eagles after starting 0-for-8. However, their next third drive wasn’t quite as easy. On third and 10 near midfield, left guard Rob Sims was called for a false start, the Lions 14th penalty of the game. 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 →
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 →