Detroit's Backus Leaves With Hamstring Injury
Detroit offensive tackle Jeff Backus has left Sunday's game against Green Bay with a hamstring injury and will not return.
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Detroit offensive tackle Jeff Backus has left Sunday's game against Green Bay with a hamstring injury and will not return.
The Lions and Packers traded leads throughout the game but it was Green Bay on top at the end defeating Detroit 24-20 on Sunday in Detroit.
Recent history favors Green Bay, which is 11-1 against the Lions under coach Mike McCarthy.
There are a lot of traditions in the Motor City, like Motown and automobiles, but two of the longest running and most enjoyable will take place on Thanksgiving day when the Lions play and the Thanksgiving Parade heads down Woodward Avenue. This is the perfect time to tailgate and enjoy the parade.
Detroit is in last place in the NFC North and facing a difficult schedule the rest of the way. Green Bay is banged-up and has its own work to do to wrap up a postseason spot.
Perhaps no one enjoyed the Packers' bye week more than kicker Mason Crosby.
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The temptation when playing a receiver as big, strong and scary good as Calvin Johnson is to get aggressive, try to outmuscle him and hope it throws him off his game.
It's not going to happen, but the crowd at Ford Field must cease and desist shouting "Suuuuuh" whenever Ndamukong Suh does something.
Calvin Johnson doesn't want to categorize the next three Lions games as "must win" contests.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews will miss Sunday's game in Detroit with a hamstring injury.
Evan Dietrich-Smith hears all the nice things Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy are saying about him and does what he always does.
At this time last year, the Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's most refreshing success stories.
The 4-5 Lions got back to practice Wednesday at their Allen Park Headquarters as the team gets ready to take on the Packers on Sunday afternoon.
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"We're not trying to make the playoffs," Schwartz said. "We're trying to beat the Green Bay Packers. We can't be thinking about the playoffs. I can't be thinking about the Thanksgiving game. I have to be thinking about the Green Bay Packers."
Right tackle Bryan Bulaga's season is over, and the Green Bay Packers are one more offensive line injury away from having to play an undrafted rookie free agent.
The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Alphonso Smith.
The Detroit Lions aren't a desperate team yet. Coach Jim Schwartz prefers a slightly different description.
The Minnesota Vikings returned to form on Sunday at the Metrodome as they put together a complete performance to defeat the Detroit Lions 34-24 -- their second victory over the Lions this season.
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril left the game against Minnesota in the third quarter with a head injury.
Vikings GM Rick Spielman walked down the Metrodome stairs to the locker room after Minnesota's victory over the Detroit Lions with a look of relief more than excitement washed over his face.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
A small business owner is preparing to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale and is seeking help from others.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in the area of Van Buren Township and Belleville in Wayne County as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
A boy is in the hospital and two others are in custody after a shooting at a housing complex in Taylor, Michigan, early Saturday, according to police.
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.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead Minnesota to victory.
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.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
We could see some melting snowflakes too
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is one win away from a national title after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday night. Jack Springgate spoke with Michigan fans about why they believe their team will win it all.
A small business owner in Ferndale says he's ready for a new chapter. Teddy Shaska of Honey Dirt Coffee is planning to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop. As Veronica Ortega reports, he needs your help to do it.
A man and a woman are dead after a house fire on the 4900 block of Ashley Street in Detroit on Sunday morning, according to the fire department
People in Monroe County, Michigan, were cleaning up broken trees and damaged property Saturday evening after severe storms rolled through the area. Julia Avant speaks with homeowners about what's next for them.