Smith Expects Injured Abraham To Start Vs. 49ers
It's too early for the Atlanta Falcons to know how much defensive end John Abraham will play in Sunday's NFC title game.
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It's too early for the Atlanta Falcons to know how much defensive end John Abraham will play in Sunday's NFC title game.
Mike Nolan knows a thing or two about the San Francisco 49ers.
Can the Falcons' defense contain 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick: Look, the kid is a tremendous passer and wide receiver Michael Crabtree has had a breakout season.
Running back Frank Gore arrived for work Monday ready to push through another tough week of game preparation and do everything he can to keep his team playing right into February.
While the rest of his teammates were throwing shoes, shirts and other belongings in boxes, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was in an upstairs meeting room watching film of the finest performance of his rookie season — one that ended in a loss.
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions 31-18 Saturday night and earned home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
It would be easy to overlook the lowly Detroit Lions (4-10) because they have lost six straight and were bad enough to lose to Arizona last week 38-10, allowing the Cardinals to end a nine-game slide.
Last year's discord in Detroit left the Falcons and Lions bickering at each other and accusing the other side of bad sportsmanship.
The Detroit Lions may have finally hit rock bottom for 2012.
Falcons coach Mike Smith has learned that little credit is given for regular-season success when it is followed by postseason flops.
The Falcons had just been called for a costly pass-interference penalty with Atlanta clinging to a seven-point lead late in Sunday's game against Detroit.
After the Falcons stopped Detroit 23-16 on Sunday, word filtered from Atlanta's locker room that Lions defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh and Cliff Avril taunted quarterback Matt Ryan after he appeared to suffer a serious ankle injury.
Matt Ryan went to the sideline with a worrying injury, then came back a few plays later to lead his team.
I was very disappointed at the Lions performance. Very. I think the Falcons are a solid team, but nothing special, and this was a very winnable game.
The Lions' season didn't end Sunday with a 23-16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
The Detroit Lions fall to the Atlanta Falcons 23 -16 on Sunday afternoon and drop to 5-2 on the season.
Lions tight end Tony Scheffler and linebacker Justin Durant are back in the lineup after recovering from concussions.
The Lions don't strive for offensive balance but incorporate their backs in the short passing game as an extension of the running game.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
Federal authorities say the fugitive is connected to a significant federal fraud investigation.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
A motorcycle rider died in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Oakland County.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
Federal authorities say the fugitive is connected to a significant federal fraud investigation.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
As anti-Islam protesters allegedly plan to come to next week's city council meeting in Dearborn, police are telling residents that it's best to just avoid them.
Michigan gas prices continue a roller coaster ride on the pricing signs, with an 11-cent per gallon spike in just one day, AAA said Thursday.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Morning fog will give way to some afternoon sunshine, but cloud cover returns. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains if we'll see any rain.
It's become increasingly common for K-12 schools to ban student access to cell phones during the school day. Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, explains what parents can expect.
Flash flooding causes extensive damage in Indiana and Ohio, while firefighters deal with a wildfire in Nevada. CBS News has a report of severe weather across the country this week.
Dearborn police will step up police presence at the Aug. 18 council meeting. A lottery player in Illinois won the $1B Powerball jackpot. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their first preseason game on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Michigan State Spartans are preparing for their football season opener.