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.
A freeze warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday for all of Southeast Michigan.
Police say one person was taken into custody.
The Department of Justice is demanding that the Wayne County Clerk's Office hand over the November 2024 ballots following claims of voter fraud in recent years.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Department of Justice is demanding that the Wayne County Clerk's Office hand over the November 2024 ballots following claims of voter fraud in recent years.
A freeze warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday for all of Southeast Michigan.
Water levels hovered around 7 inches below the top of the dam Saturday at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Northern Michigan
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Police say one person was taken into custody.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Freeze Watch overnight and a chilly start to Monday
The senior class at Northville High School in Northville, Michigan, is among those participating in a Water Wars competition. Police want area residents to know what's going on and for students to know the risks of taking a scenario too far.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing of a woman in Pontiac.
Howe Marine on the Indian River in Northern Michigan houses historic wooden boats - and the flooding is a serious concern. Here's a look.
City of Detroit officials hosted a summer arts job fair to help young and aspiring artists find paid work.