Lions Want Better Running Game, More Big Plays
When the Detroit Lions have run for over 100 yards this season, they've won.
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When the Detroit Lions have run for over 100 yards this season, they've won.
Here's a new wrinkle in the Browns' curious quarterback conundrum: Former NFL starter Jeff Garcia called and offered his services.
Playing for the field goal used to be a roll of the dice at the end of NFL games. Now, it's almost a sure thing.
It all started when fourth-year Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant apparently would not concede that Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson would be the best target on the field when the teams meet Sunday.
Growing up in Dallas, Stafford had the posters, the trading cards, all of it. One Halloween he even dressed up as a Cowboys player - plastic helmet, generic jersey and full pads underneath.
Since wide receiver Nate Burleson broke his arm in a car accident, the Detroit Lions have shuffled a number of players through the wide receiver and tight end spots.
Last Sunday's Lions game with the Bengals featured two of the best receivers in the NFL in Calvin Johnson and A.J.Green.
Calvin Johnson was his usual, talented self, and it wasn't enough to stop the Detroit Lions from dropping their first home game of the season.
Chris Houston did not start the second half, and he said he agreed with the decision after struggling in coverage against the Bengals receivers.
The Lions played the Bengals close on Sunday. However, a couple of special teams miscues ended up leading the Lions to a loss.
For the second straight week, Mike Nugent gave the Cincinnati Bengals a hard-fought win on the road.
The Detroit Lions are focused on the little picture, going into their game with the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup of 4-2 teams at least tied atop their divisions.
The Detroit Lions have a big matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Fortunately, they seem like they could have most, if not all, of their key players for this matchup.
Calvin Johnson has his own signature shoe from Nike and now does his teammate Ndamukong Suh does as well.
Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria's touchdown dancing entertains fans and teammates alike, most recently running back Reggie Bush.
