Late Field Goals Are Becoming A Sure Thing In NFL
Playing for the field goal used to be a roll of the dice at the end of NFL games. Now, it's almost a sure thing.
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Playing for the field goal used to be a roll of the dice at the end of NFL games. Now, it's almost a sure thing.
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.
Growing up in Dallas, Stafford had the posters, the trading cards, all of it. One Halloween he even dressed up as a Cowboys player - plastic helmet, generic jersey and full pads underneath.
"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.
Since wide receiver Nate Burleson broke his arm in a car accident, the Detroit Lions have shuffled a number of players through the wide receiver and tight end spots.
Last Sunday's Lions game with the Bengals featured two of the best receivers in the NFL in Calvin Johnson and A.J.Green.
Calvin Johnson was his usual, talented self, and it wasn't enough to stop the Detroit Lions from dropping their first home game of the season.
Chris Houston did not start the second half, and he said he agreed with the decision after struggling in coverage against the Bengals receivers.
The Lions played the Bengals close on Sunday. However, a couple of special teams miscues ended up leading the Lions to a loss.
For the second straight week, Mike Nugent gave the Cincinnati Bengals a hard-fought win on the road.
The Detroit Lions are focused on the little picture, going into their game with the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup of 4-2 teams at least tied atop their divisions.
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.
Calvin Johnson has his own signature shoe from Nike and now does his teammate Ndamukong Suh does as well.
Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria's touchdown dancing entertains fans and teammates alike, most recently running back Reggie Bush.
The Detroit Lions and Josephine Ford Cancer Institute, Michigan's largest provider of adult cancer care, have created a unique partnership with the goal to raise $15 million during the next three years for cancer research in metro Detroit.
Just hours ago, Detroit Lions tackle Ndamukong Suh denied even knowing what hit reporters were referencing when asked about the NFL's review of his hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden.
Ndamukong Suh once again is being looked at by the NFL.
Henry Ford Health System and the Detroit Lions are teaming up for this years "Game On Cancer" campaign.
The Detroit Lions have 13 takeaways this season — three less than all of last season — and the defense isn't the only unit pleased with the performance.
Now 4-2 after a road win in Cleveland, the Detroit Lions made some roster moves Monday.
Now 4-2 after a road win in Cleveland, the Detroit Lions made some roster moves Monday.
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.
Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria keeps on catching touchdowns, and he keeps on dancing.
Matthew Stafford threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second half, rallying the Detroit Lions to a 31-17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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.
