PAT CAPUTO: Detroit Lions Look Like They Finally Belong In Patriots' League
Nobody is saying the Lions are the New England Patriots, who are arguably the best NFL team of this generation.
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Nobody is saying the Lions are the New England Patriots, who are arguably the best NFL team of this generation.
Following the recent Detroit whipping of New England, CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman wrote a column about Ndamukong Suh and how he's offically become a dirty player at this (early) point in his career.
Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski has been found dead in his Oakland County home at age 51.
Believe it or not, there were some unhappy people after the Lions 34-10 handling of the Patriots on Saturday, and of course those people all were Patriot fans, coaches or players.
This morning the Detroit Lions have announced they have released 8 players. Among the players are WR's Damario Ballard, Marcus Harris, RB Mike Bell who was signed when Mikel Leshoure tore his achilles.
Tom Brady stepped forward, pulled his arm back and was ready to throw deep - when Detroit's Cliff Avril slammed the New England quarterback to the turf from behind, knocking the ball loose.
Jahvid Best was cleared of any post-concussion symptoms after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Browns a week ago.
This is why head coach Jim Schwartz said what he said last year when the Lions were 2-10. This is why he told a stunned media gathering, "I see great things for this football team, great things."
It's official: Ndamukong Suh is a dirty player. He no longer deserves the benefit of the doubt. There's too much evidence to the contrary. That great smile, nice off-field demeanor and cool ass car commercial can no longer shield him from what has become a definite.
There it is, 0-16. It's bold, it's ugly, it's like herpes because it never goes away. The gift that keeps on giving. It's also incredibly unfair.
Matthew Stafford was hit hard and bounced back up, mirroring the play that helped the Detroit Lions beat the New England Patriots 34-10 on Saturday.
Shawn Jefferson wanted to send a message to his players. So during training camp last season he shocked everybody by coming out in shoulder pads and worked with the wide receivers.
The Lions have announced which players have been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against New England
Titus Young's wait to make his NFL debut is almost over.
Cover 2 has long been a popular defensive scheme in the NFL. Soon, officiating crews might have their own version.
The NFL and the players union remain at an impasse on HGH testing with just two weeks remaining before the season kicks off.
The Lions and their foes in the NFC North will forever be linked.
Gunther Cunningham didn't mince words when asked what his linebackers could do this season that they couldn't do a year ago.
The NFL and the players union remain at an impasse on HGH testing with just two weeks remaining before the season kicks off.
People who watch Detroit's Matthew Stafford practice this summer keep telling me how terrific the quarterback looks and how effective his offensive line has been protecting him.
This morning as the show was about to begin I logged on to detroitlions.com because at 10 a.m. individual game tickets went on sale. The hottest ticket of course being the October 10th Monday night game vs. the Chicago Bears.
Even though the Lions are dealing with their fair share of injuries and have experienced limited success over the last decade, fans don't care.
Individual game tickets for 2011 Detroit Lions' regular season games at Ford Field went on sale, Wednesday at 10 a.m..
The Detroit Lions announced this evening that they have reached a sellout for their final home preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, August 27 (kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET).
The Detroit Lions haven't been good since the turn of the century.
Two people are dead and another is injured after a head-on collision in Clinton Township, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Prosecutors say the man was previously convicted of threatening to kill police officers and a judge in Macomb County.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
Two people are dead and another is injured after a head-on collision in Clinton Township, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Our temperatures jump back to the 40s this weekend, with a focus on Wednesday next week.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated assault and malicious destruction of property after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy involving victims in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
A 25-year-old man is facing murder charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a Detroit gas station.
Threats by the Trump Administration to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor are raising concerns about blocking economic opportunities on our side of the border.