Stafford, Johnson Too Much For Ravens
Stafford threw two touchdown passes, and Johnson had five catches for 111 yards to help the Lions cruise to a 27-12 victory on Friday night.
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Stafford threw two touchdown passes, and Johnson had five catches for 111 yards to help the Lions cruise to a 27-12 victory on Friday night.
A slow start led to a big finish for the Detroit Lions beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-12 on Friday night.
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is fond of saying free agency and the NFL Draft "aren't the finish line" when it comes to building an NFL roster.
In his first game as defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, Dean Pees watched Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan follow the opening kickoff with five straight completions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Lardarius Webb welcomes the challenge of defending Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson.
When it comes to projecting the Detroit Lions 2012 season I put more stock in what a former head coach thinks than many media members.
Jahvid Best was thought to be the Lions starting RB once again this season if only he could get cleared to play.
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is back at practice after recovering from a right hamstring injury.
Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston seems to be one of the most valuable players on the team, providing experience and talent in a secondary that desperately needs both.
"We gotta learn from the mistakes that were made this off-season and move on and come together as a team to make sure they don't happen again," Stafford said.
Running back Cedric Benson signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers and took a mighty swing at the Detroit Lions as he signed on the dotted line.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley's court hearing on charges including driving under the influence and attempting to elude police has been pushed back to Sept. 26.
Keiland Williams was with the Washington Redskins a year ago, believing he had a shot to start after showing signs of promise as a rookie.
Bentley was one of three defensive backs the Lions drafted in April to bolster a secondary that struggled late in the season and in Detroit's 45-28 wildcard loss to New Orleans.
The Detroit Lions won every preseason game last year and went on to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1999 season.
The Detroit Lions can't hold on to a 14-3 half-time lead as the Cleveland Browns come from behind to win 19-17 during the pre-season opener on Friday night.
Sunday's practice is open to the general public. Gates will open at 2 p.m. and access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
That battle at cornerback is by far the most highly-contested, while 20 out of 22 starters return from last season. This roster is much harder for younger players to make than a few years ago.
"You prepare yourself as much as you can, but you have to learn on the fly," Stafford said.
I've lived in the Detroit area my entire life. I'm a lifelong Lions fan.
The Detroit Lions say a 9-year-old Detroit boy nicknamed the "Lemonade Kid" will be their special guest at the preseason opener at Ford Field, when the team hosts the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions are in a rare position of being a team that's expected to succeed.
"All athletes think we can play another sport, but we really can't. Most of us think we can play in the NBA but we really can't."
The Detroit Lions have confirmed today that starting safety Louis Delmas has had a surgical procedure performed on his knee.
The Chicago Bears signed receiver Rashied Davis to a one-year contract to replace the retired Devin Thomas.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
A fatal crash during the early morning on Monday resulted in the closure of Interstate 275 in the Livonia area.
The average price point of $2.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gas is the lowest seen in Michigan during calendar year 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
A fatal crash during the early morning on Monday resulted in the closure of Interstate 275 in the Livonia area.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Two winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Michigan, lottery officials said on Sunday.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a suburban Kroger store.
A wintry mix will move through Southeast Michigan today, will we see more chances of precipitation this week? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter has the answer.
Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in downtown Detroit hosted a candlelight memorial service to remember and honor local residents who have died in the past year amid struggles with homelessness. Many of those who attended knew, or had worked on behalf of, the individuals whose names were called in honor.
Authorities say 43 missing children have been recovered after a raid in Leon County, Florida.
Lawmakers are demanding the Department of Justice explain why it didn't release all the Epstein-related Files. In the meantime, the Trump administration is turning up the pressure on Venezuela off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News has this report.