Lions Looking Better After Win At Washington
The Detroit Lions returned from their latest road trip with a bit more legitimacy.
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The Detroit Lions returned from their latest road trip with a bit more legitimacy.
The Chicago Bears have lost starting defensive tackle Henry Melton for the season due to a torn left anterior cruciate ligament.
Defensive linemen Andre Fluellen's on-again, off-again relationship with the Detroit Lions is on again. Going into his sixth year in the NFL, Fluellen has spent parts of every season with the Lions, and he has returned yet again.
For a player not even selected in the draft, Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell sure is making an impression.
Standing up at the podium, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz looked a little peeved at the inquiry about his hurling of his headset.
The Detroit Lions were already dealing with a major injury on offense when they sustained a big one on defense.
The Detroit Lions knew nothing about success in Washington. Through 21 trips to the nation's capital, they owned an 0-fer.
The Lions pulled off their first road win in Washington despite playing without Reggie Bush thanks, in part, to a big day through the air.
Most entertainingly for Detroit Lions fans, undrafted rookie free agent tight end Joseph Fauria snagged another touchdown pass - and executed another touchdown dance.
Maybe - just maybe - the Lions offense is not completely inept without Reggie Bush after all.
The Detroit Lions took advantage of a pair of fourth-quarter bobbles, including one by Robert Griffin III, in a 27-20 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Redskins' struggling defense might catch a break if the Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush is unable to play.
Far from being resentful of his declining status, the 33-year-old Mathis takes care to build up his young teammates.
Asked how he can get players to play the ball instead of the receiver, Cunningham – a 44-year coaching veteran – laughs, and there is a measure of scorn in the sound.
Bush, who is bothered by a banged-up left knee, was limited in practice Friday. So was Fairley.
