Johnson-Led Lions Rally To Beat Cowboys 31-30
Matthew Stafford's 1-yard lunge over a pile of linemen with 12 seconds left and Calvin Johnson's 329 yards receiving lifted the Detroit Lions to a 31-30 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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Matthew Stafford's 1-yard lunge over a pile of linemen with 12 seconds left and Calvin Johnson's 329 yards receiving lifted the Detroit Lions to a 31-30 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
"I think a lot of people took it the wrong way," Bryant said. "Clearly, I said there was no comparison."
As the Lions prepare for their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, they face the potential of missing both of their starting offensive tackles.
97.1 The Ticket's Mike Valenti believes that this season, the time of hardship may soon be coming to a close for Lions fans.
He stands by his refusal to compare, but he also continues to dance around conceding that Johnson is the best.
"I believe I can do whatever he can do," Bryant said, prompted to list what Johnson can do that Bryant cannot.
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.
"When the game was over I wasn't left saying 'same old Lions'," Foster said on his radio show Tuesday. "I thought Cincinnati was the better team.
Last Sunday's Lions game with the Bengals featured two of the best receivers in the NFL in Calvin Johnson and A.J.Green.
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.
Even playing just 50 percent of the team's snaps, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson meant a lot in Sunday's road win over the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions got a big road win against the Cleveland Browns this week. The Lions had Calvin Johnson, but it was Joseph Fauria who had the big day in the victory.
The Cleveland Browns are expected to look to quarterback Brandon Weeden to lead them the rest of the way after Brian Hoyer's season-ending injury. The Detroit Lions are hoping they don't have the difficult task of trying to replace All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson for a second straight week.
The Detroit Lions are dealing with a few injuries as they head into their game against the Cleveland Browns. However, there is one injury that overshadows them all.
Being a workaholic is part of the job description for an NFL coach, so it speaks volumes about Detroit Tigers season that even Lions coach Jim Schwartz took a little time to watch the Tigers win Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
Browns cornerback Joe Haden says he can't worry about whether Lions star wide receiver Calvin Johnson will play Sunday after missing last week's game with a knee injury.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said there were many times last season Calvin Johnson played on Sundays even when he did not practice during the week. Last week, though, was not one of those times, and this week may not be either.
The Detroit Lions might again head into Sunday without wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and after struggling without Johnson last week at Green Bay, the Lions face what Reggie Bush says is an even better defense.
The Detroit Lions didn't have All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson for Sunday's 22-9 loss at Green Bay and they didn't play like a team that ranks in the top 10 in yards from scrimmage.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was unable to get through pregame warm-ups Sunday, and is officially inactive for Week 5 against the Packers.
The Lions take on NFC North rival the Chicago Bears at home, but without a couple of players than just suffered long-term injuries, and perhaps without a couple of key players on both sides of the ball.
His season shockingly shortened by a car accident that broke both bones in his left forearm, Nate Burleson has teammates missing him on and off the field.
"It's easy to have a dislike for those guys," Johnson said with a laugh. "It's not hard at all."
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.
Maybe - just maybe - the Lions offense is not completely inept without Reggie Bush after all.
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
A 42-inch water main burst in Auburn Hills over the weekend, with the disruptions spilling over into nearby communities.
Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Police in Muskegon County, Michigan, are investigating after four people were shot and two others were struck by vehicles at a post-prom party late Saturday.
An Orion Township, Michigan, official is vigilant about the potential of fire happening while crews address a water main break that has strained water service to the Oakland County community.
A 42-inch water main burst in Auburn Hills over the weekend, with the disruptions spilling over into nearby communities.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency due to a water main break that happened in Auburn Hills early Sunday.
A water main break that happened in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sunday may take an estimated two weeks to repair, according to officials. A disruption of that length would have a devastating impact on businesses in the surrounding communities.
An Orion Township, Michigan, official is vigilant about the potential of fire happening while crews address a water main break that has strained water service to the Oakland County community.
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
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.
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Good Monday Morning Fam! A cool start today with mostly sunny skies, a high near 59. Tonight Patchy frost possible after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 40. Next chance for rain moves in by Tuesday night.
Orion Township officials are wary of fire risk as Great Lakes Water Authority crews address a water main break in Auburn Hills.
Oil prices surged again Monday after President Trump's dismissed Iran's terms for a potential peace deal.
The Oakland County Health Department urges residents to not drink water that may have been contaminated; but to follow boil water advisory instructions or use bottled water.
Oakland County residents affected by the water emergency can go to designated water stations. Michigan gas prices are expected to increase this week. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.