Lions Notch First Win: 'Nobody Ever Said It Had To Be Pretty'
"It's fun when you have a game like that and nobody ever said it had to be pretty. We won ugly, but we got our first win."
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"It's fun when you have a game like that and nobody ever said it had to be pretty. We won ugly, but we got our first win."
Matthew Stafford bounced back from getting benched for the first time and led the Detroit Lions to a desperately needed victory.
It's almost hard to believe that we've already steamrolled our way to week six of the NFL season.
Here are a few things to watch when Chicago takes on Detroit at Ford Field on Sunday. .
The Detroit Lions are looking to do whatever it takes to win their first game of the season, but they're going to have to do it without three key players. DeAndre Levy is out for the game with the Chicago Bears, but it looks like it could be much longer.
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett is questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit because of a quad injury.
Tight end Eric Ebron and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata will both miss the Lions' game against the Bears on Sunday.
The Lions – at 49.8 rushing yards per game - are still ahead of the 1940 Eagles, which set the league record for fewest rushing yards in a season (298, an average of just over 25 per game in their 11-game schedule).
A new computer lab and learning center that's backed by Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell's foundation is opening in the city.
The NFL also has reassigned Greg Wilson, the back judge who missed an end-zone penalty in the final moments of Detroit's loss at Seattle the previous Monday night.
"So we've got to develop some consistency before we develop an identity and that's the big thing we've been stressing with our guys."
"From my vantage point, the problem is not what plays are being called, and so that's window dressing."
The big talk with the Detroit Lions this week is that of quarterback Matthew Stafford who was benched during last week's loss to Arizona Cardinals, but the waters appear to have calmed. Well, all except for Michael Bennett who thinks Stafford is one of those that killed JFK.
"Definitely a stepping stone in my life, very monumental."
"Everybody called out when you can be better. If you did something good, other guys were like, 'Hey, nice job.'"
The Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles will play a split doubleheader on Sunday after their game on Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
The family of Michigan teen Noah Winters is seeking answers after he has been missing for one week.
At least three people are injured after separate weekend shootings across Detroit as of Saturday night.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
The Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles will play a split doubleheader on Sunday after their game on Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
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Two Detroit nonprofits have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students. Veronica Ortega shares their story.
A Detroit teenager is facing seven charges in a shooting in the city's downtown area that injured a 14-year-old boy during a teen takeover event on Sunday. Julia Avant reports.
Frustrations are growing as a Michigan family continues its search for a teen who has been missing for more than a week.
