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After apparently having a lot to say to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young was relatively reticent with the media during weekend practices.
While Lions fans continue to bask in the glow of throttling the Patriots on Thursday evening, there could be even more reason for excitement, that is if you trust one of the greatest Quarterbacks ever to play the game.
Yeah! The Lions are good again! A week after the team tossed a limp, obfuscating, smelly performance onto the turf at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland, all is forgiven.
Any time a defense can shut down a team that went 12-4 the previous season and enjoys a three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback at the helm, the defense unequivocally can claim a good day at the office.
As it turned out, the Lions did not need any excuses. They hung 40 points on the Patriots, buoyed by short fields provided by a defense that forced four turnovers over the course of the game.
In Thursday's game against the New England Patriots, the Lions had a number of players limited by various incidents.
Riley Reiff, a former first round pick, is stepping into the starting lineup to replace a stalwart Lion. Is he up to the task? The entire team and fans certainly hope so.
Reggie Bush wasn't a factor at all in the running game for the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson isn't playing in the Lions' exhibition game against the New England Patriots.
Lions have the sixth ugliest uniforms in the NFL according to ESPN.
Why did Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders leave the game?
The Detroit Lions lost one of their three starting linebackers in free agency. His likely replacement will be a familiar face.
The Lions must eliminate after-the-whistle penalties.
With Thursday's game being deemed the most important of the preseason, how the offense performs against the Patriots Thursday will set the tone. Burleson is confident it will be a positive one.
Life on the sidelines is getting old for Louis Delmas.
Tom Brady glanced down at his left knee brace, the one he wasn't wearing when he was injured last week.
The Minnesota Vikings have released cornerback Jacob Lacey a week after his arthroscopic knee surgery.
Lions fans are at least middle of the pack when it comes to being loyal.
Sporting News picked three players for its NFL Preseason All-Pro Team from a team that went 4-12 in 2012. Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley all made the list.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has not been in a hurry to make a decision on who will start at right tackle and right guard, and it sounds like the upcoming matchup with the New England Patriots has not heightened the sense of urgency.
When the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots meet Thursday at Ford Field, Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will be trying to put a hurt on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Off the field, though, Suh thinks Brady is pretty cool.
Jim Schwartz insists that he's not trying to send any of his players a message.
Lions cornerback Bill Bentley was not thrilled with the team's performance during Thursday night's 24-6 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns Thursday night. But he wants to look ahead.
Bernie Kosar didn't back down.
Browns rookie linebacker Barkevious Mingo has been hospitalized with a bruised lung.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Rep. John James.
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
Authorities say individuals have been detained as part of the investigation and warn that more of the tainted cocaine may have been sold in the area.
Detroit officials say those concerns aren't backed by evidence and don't reflect how the city conducts its elections.
A Macomb County deputy fatally shot a man who was armed with a weapon and charged toward officers, the sheriff's office said.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called the care and sheer number of violations against a Southeast Michigan nursing home operator "atrocious."
A group of Michigan democratic lawmakers are calling on the Michigan Department of Transportation to end all contracts that allow federal agencies to install surveillance technology on state property.
Several people were injured in a boat explosion and fire in a Macomb County marina Thursday afternoon, local authorities said.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
Michigan Democrats are reintroducing a package of nine bills covering corrections officer pensions, health care premiums, and nurse collective bargaining after the governor vetoed them following a state Supreme Court ruling.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to training camp but was not on the field with teammates for their first practice on Wednesday as his agent and the franchise work on negotiating a new deal.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Friday remains hot before rain showers arrive for the weekend.
Colin Gray gets 15 years in prison after an emotional sentencing hearing in the Apalachee High School shooting case.
Several people were injured in a boat explosion and fire in a Macomb County marina on Lake St. Clair Thursday afternoon, local authorities said.
A Macomb County deputy fatally shot a man who was armed with a weapon and charged toward officers, the sheriff's office said. The circumstances leading up to the shooting began about 12:02 p.m. Thursday, when deputies spotted a man who was wanted by the Chesterfield Township Police Department in the area of 26 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan’s critical Aug. 4 primary, Genesee County Sheriff/Democratic candidate for governor Chris Swanson, along with political journalists Keith Owens and Lauren Gibbons, appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss the election.