It looks like the Lions are heading toward their second loss of the exhibition season. Raiders backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor found wide receiver Juron Criner for their second score tonight, this time a 76-yard completion with 5:42 remaining in the game. Criner beat Lions CB Jonte Green at the line of scrimmage on his post … Continue Reading →
Quarterback Kellen Moore has taken over for Shaun Hill in the fourth quarter as the Lions give their third-teamers a chance for some playing time. Moore’s first drive was rather lackluster. The Lions crossed into Raiders territory, but on third and seven from the Oakland 46, Moore was sacked for a loss of six. The … Continue Reading →
Remember him? Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor just scored on a 17-yard scramble to give the Raiders a 17-13 lead with 41 seconds left in the third quarter. Pryor has had some success so far tonight after taking over for Carson Palmer. He has 81 yards on four rushes, including a 59-yard run, and … Continue Reading →
The Lions have kept some of their offensive starters on the field to start the second half. The offensive line, running back Kevin Smith, tight end Brandon Pettigrew and wide receivers Nate Burleson and Titus Young all started the third quarter. Calvin Johnson’s night is likely over. Matthew Stafford is also done and nursing a … Continue Reading →
Without two timely turnovers, the Lions would likely be down by a big margin after one half at the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders lead 10-6 at halftime after scoring on a 56-yard field goal as time expired. The Lions had just 91 yards on offense in the first half compared to 247 for the Raiders. … Continue Reading →
Lions rookie cornerback Bill Bentley was shaken up on a play early in the game. It appears Bentley collided with safety John Wendling after Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer completed a pass to wide receiver Rod Streater. Although trainers tended to Bentley, he managed to walk off on his own power. Bentley is locked in a … Continue Reading →
Welcome to tonight’s live blog of the Detroit Lions third preseason game as they visit the Oakland Raiders. The Lions are 1-1 so far in the postseason, and Saturday’s game in Oakland should be the last lengthy performance for the starters until the regular season. The game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland is being … Continue Reading →