In Absence Of Johnson, Tate Stepping Up
Detroit's stout defense deserves much of the credit for the Lions being 2-0 without Calvin Johnson, and so does wide receiver Golden Tate.
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Detroit's stout defense deserves much of the credit for the Lions being 2-0 without Calvin Johnson, and so does wide receiver Golden Tate.
"Me and Diggs switched up something we had been doing all game and gave a different look," Glover Quin explained after the game.
Tate joined the Lions in free agency this season.
Calvin Johnson will miss a second straight game for the Detroit Lions because of an ankle injury.
Detroit will face the Saints for the first time since that playoff game in January 2012 — and boy have things changed.
Well we did it -- sweet perfection in week six with five up and five down. Let's make it 10 for 10.
Head coach Jim Caldwell indicated early in the day it would take close to a miracle for Johnson to be ready to go.
As bizarre as it might sound, Calvin Johnson's absence could make Detroit a better team in the long run.
"I'm guessing it's not a coincidence," Bush said with a laugh. "It's not a coincidence at all.
Caldwell said the potential absences of Fauria and Ebron will not influence the decision on whether to play Johnson.
Coming off the high of a fourth quarter comeback against Tampa Bay and a helpful bye week, linebacker Junior Galette sees a real turnaround coming for New Orleans' struggling defense.
The Lions are a 3-point favorite to beat the New Orleans Saints Sunday at Ford Field.
"I wouldn't allow that," Lombardi said with a smile.
Ideally, later in the season the Lions will have Johnson healthy and be able to surround him with more fully developed wide receivers.
"I'm playing this week," Bush told Stoney, Bill and Sara of 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday. "Everything's good."
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Romulus police say a records check showed a history of domestic violence at the home and the suspect's criminal history.
The entire state of Michigan will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke, environmental officials said.
After the Saline Township Board of Trustees was unable to decide on a tax abatement program for the hyperscale data center at last week's meeting, there was once again a heated meeting Tuesday evening that ended with a vote.
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 at Moross Road in Metro Detroit were shut down for hours for a police investigation on Tuesday.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The ambulance is designed to connect children with specialized care as quickly and safely as possible.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Michigan is honoring Clinton Township native Emily Barker, a firefighter who died while responding to a wildfire in Colorado last month.
An Oakland County Sheriff's deputy climbed on a trash bin to rescue two children from a house fire in Orion Township last week.
After the Saline Township Board of Trustees was unable to decide on a tax abatement program for the hyperscale data center at last week's meeting, there was once again a heated meeting Tuesday evening that ended with a vote.
A suspect is in custody following an hours-long barricaded situation on Tuesday in Romulus, Michigan.
A father who was charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence was back in court on Tuesday. The crash in November 2025 resulted in his daughter's death.
