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After the dust had settled and the sting of the 45-28 thumping in New Orleans had, if not completely subsided, at least found some cushion in the accomplishments of the long season, the Lions knew where they stood.
So I'm driving home from the gym listening to the 2 o'clock hour of "Valenti and Foster" when I just started to laugh.
Johnson missed practice with an Achilles injury last week, but had 211 yards receiving with two touchdowns in Detroit's 45-28 loss at New Orleans on Saturday night in the playoffs.
In three seasons, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has taken an 0-16 team to the playoffs with a 10-6 record and a nucleus of young players being developed.
Brown played for a total of eight seasons with the New England Patriots, the New York Jets and Detroit Lions and four years in college at Michigan.
Champ: Matthew Stafford for his play throughout the whole season.
The lawsuit filed Monday seeks damages for traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders on behalf of 106 former players, including former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Brent Boyd and three Hall of Famers: Detroit Lions cornerback Lem Barney, Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure and Vikings defensive back Paul Krause.
"I'll definitely be back," Best said. "I'm not worried about it."
The Lions playoff appearance last weekend is still fresh in Sanders' mind. He says the Lions met his expectations this year, especially Quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Some Lions fans have picked their target and it's defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.
By now you must have heard about various tweets that came from Lions players after their loss to the Saints in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions have a lot of decisions to make this offseason.
Here are six random and not so random thoughts after this past weekend's Wild Card playoff games.
YouTube is getting thousands of hits from people wanting another look at that new Acura TV ad featuring Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson.
The good part about the Lions' first playoff appearance in a dozen years: Matthew Stafford displayed why he is the NFL's next great quarterback.
And just like that it's over!
They couldn't stop the run, they couldn't run the ball and they had shaky depth in the secondary. That last one was damaging.
Shame on Aaron Berry.
For three quarters, the Detroit Lions performed like playoff veterans.
Officers were called out to Fanatics Sports Bar on Saturday where fans had watched the New Orleans Saints play the Detroit Lions on TV.
The commercial features Johnson all dressed up in football gear, then he's undressed down to his under shorts, and then all dressed up in a classy suit.
The Detroit Lions have taken a leap forward by ending an 11-season playoff drought.
Record-shattering Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
With the sweet smell of powdered sugar and rich coffee wafting through the air, trumpeter John Mitchell plays to the audience savoring the French Quarter morning and the anticipation of the weekend ahead, tooting a brassy version of "When the Saints go Marching In" before segueing into "Hold That Tiger."
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are the leading vote getters for The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team, each falling one vote short of being unanimous choices.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says these incidents are becoming increasingly regular.
The family of the man at the center of a Washtenaw County investigation is speaking out.
One person was arrested after officials said the suspect stole an AmeriPro ambulance on Wednesday in Highland Park, Michigan.
A Michigan man's weekly routine of returning cans had paid off after he used the money to buy an instant game ticket that earned him $500,000.
A 67-year-old Michigan man has died after officials say he was pinned while attempting to clean farming equipment last week.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
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.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says these incidents are becoming increasingly regular.
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.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
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.
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.
One person was arrested after officials said the suspect stole an Ameripro ambulance on Wednesday in Highland Park, Michigan.
A 50-year-old man was rescued on Tuesday following a trench collapse in Oxford Township. It is the third trench collapse in Oakland County in recent months.
Body cam video of a man being pushed to the ground in Washtenaw County has led to an excessive force investigation.
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.