Lions Ready For Matchup With Packers
Although Johnson and Stafford remain one of the game's most dynamic tandems, the Lions haven't been able to support them with a consistent running game so far.
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Although Johnson and Stafford remain one of the game's most dynamic tandems, the Lions haven't been able to support them with a consistent running game so far.
Just because the leaves change and the weather cools doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do and see in Detroit.
See DTM's locks for this NFL weekend and his prediction as the Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
The Lions have already lost cornerbacks Bill Bentley and Nevin Lawson to season-ending injuries, and safety James Ihedigbo hasn't played yet.
"If they rob him of the Pro Bowl, I might go to the NFL office myself and figure out what's going on," linebacker Stephen Tulloch said.
"As long as we don't give up big play touchdowns," said defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, "we should have an opportunity to win."
Reggie Bush's workload hasn't been all that high this season, splitting time in the backfield with Joique Bell.
Packers have won 15 of past 17 in series, but Detroit routed Green Bay on Thanksgiving last year.
Reggie Bush has restructured his contract in a move that gives the Lions some cap relief, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
Against Nelson, the most the Lions can do is try to slow him down and prevent any game-wrecking plays, coordinator Teryl Austin said.
Jim Caldwell does not buy the narrative that Matthew Stafford has been forcing the ball to superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
No matter how the Packers defense lines up, Clay Matthews is adamant that his top goal is to disrupt opponents and make big plays.
Ihedigbo says his status is day-to-day. However, he also said his improvement has been steady, without setbacks.
With Stoney and Bill of 97.1 The Ticket, Bush talked about the type of punishment he experienced as a child.
Johnson's first reaction was one of sympathy for Peterson.
After losing two cornerbacks in the season's first two weeks, the Detroit Lions have added one.
Caldwell said he still believes in Freese, but Lions are exploring their options.
With injuries plaguing the secondary, the emergence of Darius Slay becomes more critical than ever to Detroit's success.
Of course, Freese is disappointed, but not to the point of being discouraged.
Coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers believe the Green Bay Packers defense is headed in the right direction, and not just because there was no other way to go after its struggles against the defending Super Bowl champions in the season opener.
Detroit outgained the Panthers and didn't allow a touchdown until late in the third quarter, but mistakes eventually caught up with the Lions.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said incidents like those that dominated the news last week are the exception, not the rule.
In typical NFL fashion, the focus now shifts from Lawson to who will replace him.
Jim Caldwell plans to take his time before making any decisions about whether to replace rookie kicker Nate Freese.
Stafford threw for 291 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked four times.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
A hearing is taking place in Monroe County that could determine if the woman who was convicted over the deadly Swan Boat Club birthday party crash gets a new trial.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Police and DTE crews were called to the scene after a wall at Coriander Indian Cuisine in Taylor collapsed early Tuesday.
A natural gas leak early Tuesday forced the closure of part of 12 Mile Road in Oakland County.
Police have launched an investigation after a toddler was found with a loaded gun at a daycare in Canton Township. Police say the child's parent was arrested
Several cheer moms in Farmington Hills, Michigan, say they have invested thousands of dollars into the program, but didn't get what they signed up for.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
A hearing is taking place in Monroe County that could determine if the woman who was convicted over the deadly Swan Boat Club birthday party crash gets a new trial.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Church and community leaders called Monday a day of remembrance, healing and looking to the future.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
The Detroit Pistons tipped off training camp without Jalen Duren on the roster.
The two teams will meet on Saturday, Dec. 12, at noon in a Professional Women's Hockey League regular-season game.
Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
A plane full of skydivers - some of whom had EMT training - happened to be in the area when another plane crashed into a Wisconsin cornfield on Sunday. Here's what they decided to do.
President Trump will host top technology industry leaders at the White House amid growing concerns about artificial intelligence. CBS News has this report.
The United States invoked a ban on certain Canadian imports. A Canton day care worker confiscated a gun from a toddler. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Police and DTE crews were called to the scene after a wall at Coriander Indian Cuisine in Taylor collapsed early Tuesday.
Part of the Lodge Freeway in Metro Detroit was closed in the aftermath of a crash early Tuesday. Here's a look at the scene about 6 a.m.