Lions Are On National TV
So the NFL officially released their schedule Wednesday and the Detroit Lions will have five nationally televised games!
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So the NFL officially released their schedule Wednesday and the Detroit Lions will have five nationally televised games!
Isn't it funny to think that before last season we as Lions fans would look at the new schedule and not only try and figure out who they may beat during the season, but hope they would get placed in a prime-time game, only to be disappointed they were left off both Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football?
Rams vs. Lions: The 2009 and 2010 number one picks face off in week one.
The Detroit Lions announced their full 2012 season schedule today. For the first time since the 1998 season, Detroit will appear in five nationally televised games with four prime time appearances.
Detroit Lions lineman Dominic Raiola has some thoughts about former players suing the NFL claiming they weren't protected from head injuries.
Now that they're all together and working hard to get ready for the start of the season, who does Burleson hope to play first? "I would like to see Green Bay," he said.
The NFL Draft is always more perplexing for a team selecting later rather than sooner.
Matthew Stafford was hanging out in Georgia a year ago, recovering from surgery on his right shoulder and waiting for the NFL's labor problems to end.
The Steelers re-signed backup quarterback Charlie Batch to a one-year contract on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Lions haven't had a quiet offseason. Instead current and former players have spent a fair amount of time on the police blotter.
On draft red flags, Lewand said, "There are a lot of different risks: medical risks, character risks, work ethic. There are a lot of different things to look at."
Two weeks until the NFL Draft. First of all, I miss the old days of the draft.
Its now just two weeks until the NFL draft, so if there is a time to start taking mock drafts seriously that time begins now.
Please do the Lions and Calvin Johnson a favor and vote A-Rod. He needs to knock off Calvin and get the cover so the Packers season goes downhill, and downhill fast.
Cornerback: There is no cornerback on the roster signed beyond next season and the lack of depth was exposed late last season after starter Chris Houston, nickel back Aaron Berry and free safety Louis Delmas were injured late in the season.
The Madden 13 cover contest is going on now. Right now the Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson is matched up with the New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski in the final 8.
With salary cap room tight, therefore limiting the Lions' resources to seek veteran free agents, the NFL Draft later this month figures to be very important to their fate during the 2012 season.
"That's really supposed to be mocking me but it's actually flattering because you're praying,'" Tebow said.
The Lions took a flier on underachieving defensive end Everette Brown, hoping their defensive system can do for his career what it did for Lawrence Jackson's and what coach Jim Schwartz believes it did for Cliff Avril's.
The New England Patriots have signed free agent linebacker Bobby Carpenter.
Listeners on the Karsch and Anderson show were asked "Given recent news, what are some promotions we can expect from the Lions during the 2012 season?"
There are actual bags of snacks called 'Munchies' sold at supermarkets, Taco Bell is open until 4 a.m. and the Cartoon Network exists. It would be fair to call this a pot friendly nation.
The Detroit Lions have released their 2012 preseason schedule.
What most Lions fans feared has happened: Calvin Johnson has advanced in the Madden Cover Contest.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
It's like putting Greektown, Dearborn, Corktown, Mexicantown, and other Detroit neighborhoods that don't even exist anymore on a plate.
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy says about six have been damaged, costing his office about $5,000 so far.
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy says about six have been damaged, costing his office about $5,000 so far.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
Detroit Lions fans came out to Campus Martius Park on Tuesday for their first chance to purchase the team's new rivalries jersey.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Now that it's September, many youth football programs have started their seasons. In Sterling Heights, there's a relatively new program that focuses not only on building better football players but also on developing future leaders.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
Ford Field is getting ready to open its doors for another season of Detroit Lions football. They know that being a good host means curating the perfect menu.