Boomer Esiason: Lions Got 'Screwed' On Facemask Penalty
"Here's the deal: It was not a facemask and Detroit basically got screwed by a bad call."
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"Here's the deal: It was not a facemask and Detroit basically got screwed by a bad call."
"That's crazy, but it just shows that the game is not over until there are zero seconds on the clock and even sometimes then, it's not over."
The reaction from Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson might be the perfect way to describe the Lions season.
"We rehearse that play in practice every week and it never works," Packers linebacker Clay Matthews said.
The Detroit Lions are looking to continue their winning streak and sweep the Green Bay Packers this season, but they are going to have to do it with an ailing wide receiver corps. One pass catcher is definitely out, and the other two were limited at some point this week.
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Calvin Johnson's combination of size, speed, strength and soft hands make him one of the NFL's top receivers.
He is 79 yards away from another 1,000-yard receiving season, which would be his sixth straight.
The Detroit Lions have been rolling along the past two weeks and after a short week for a Thanksgiving game, they proved that the train is not ready to stop. There was a lot to be thankful for as the Lions absolutely demolished the Philadelphia Eagles for a third straight win.
"So this is not a typical day in that regard, but when you do have a day like this, you certainly feel good about it."
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson combined for one of the best games of their careers, helping the surging Detroit Lions keep the Philadelphia Eagles reeling.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to continue their win streak when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, and the official injury report may help that. Detroit has a short list and is looking to go at as full of strength as they have all season.
The Detroit Lions have won two games in a row and are hoping that they can keep the streak going with a Thursday game against the Philadelphia Eagles this week. With that, a number of Lions' players also let it be known what they won't be eating for Thanksgiving this year.
The Detroit Lions are still playing for pride even though this season is about as close to being lost as it can be. Still, they are wanting to go out there and play well and with a healthy team which they have this week. A problem though, is that the Oakland Raiders are surging and looking good.
"I've never had three interceptions in a game, so that'd be something pretty cool to do."
Many didn't think the Detroit Lions had much of a chance against the Green Bay Packers, but any given Sunday means any given Sunday. A missed field goal decided it all, but the Lions were able to gain the lead in the second half and never relinquish it to a sinking Packers' squad.
The Detroit Lions are looking very healthy right now and have a short injury report, but the season isn't getting any easier. This week brings a tough task for anyone as the Green Bay Packers are welcoming the Lions into Lambeau Field.
Lions cornerback Rashean Mathis will miss Sunday's game against Green Bay, thanks to a concussion he most likely suffered against Minnesota three weeks ago.
"Will I be a candidate? I can tell you the best way to be a candidate is to win these games."
Everyone has his or her own opinion on the Detroit Lions starting QB Matthew Stafford.
The Detroit Lions really may end up seeing a lot of changes after this season is over, but not all of the players are too worried about that as of yet. As for Matthew Stafford? He's quickly approaching an NFL record, but it's not one he really wants to have.
It's not clear yet whether Detroit will begin a total rebuild, but the front office shake-up underscored just how far the Lions have fallen this season.
The Detroit Lions are in the bottom of the NFL and have the worst record in the league at the midseason point. Now, they've gotten the news that DeAndre Levy is officially done for the year, but some good news came their way as well with Calvin Johnson wanting to get the job done.
"I got three years and I plan on making the best of these three years and giving the fans and the media and the team something to cheer for, and I can promise you that."
"I'm fortunate to be able to play in this league," he said. "The Lions took me to where I'm at. They brought me here. … I love where I'm at right now, but definitely want to win."
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