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As a reporter I always enjoy listening to athletes when they actually say what is on their mind.
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As a reporter I always enjoy listening to athletes when they actually say what is on their mind.
Detroit K Jason Hanson has played 296 games with Lions, tied with Bruce Matthews for most with one team in NFL history
However, that plan changed when rookie WR Titus Young was slowed throughout camp with a lingering hamstring injury.
As the Lions continue to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, one of the focuses at Wednesday's practice was the amazing talent of Calvin Johnson.
The Lions steadfastly maintain they got what they needed out of the run game Sunday in Tampa.
Matthew Stafford was asked what he thought of Tom Brady's 517-yard performance against the Dolphins Monday night?
The Detroit Lions have sold out their home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Before Sunday, we'd seen flashes of brilliance from Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Jahvid Best did not have a great day. He had 72 yards in a career high 21 carries.
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson may get all the headlines, but Week 1 again proved that there's more to these Detroit Lions than a little skill-position excellence.
You can bet that defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham had Sunday's game against Kansas City circled in blood the minute the schedule was released.
At this time last season, the Detroit Lions were smarting from a controversial loss in their season opener - and wondering when their franchise quarterback might play again.
Champ: The Detroit Lions for getting their first win of the season.
Louis Delmas suffered a hip pointer on the last play of the game. He said on Monday that he was fine and didn't expect to miss any time this week.
Lions brought down to the earth Monday. The players knew it was coming. They may have won the season-opener in Tampa on Sunday, but they didn't win any favors from the coaching staff.
Despite a Detroit Lions win Sunday, coach Jim Schwartz still wants to see more from his team.
Josh Freeman felt helpless watching Detroit's offense move up and down the field on Tampa Bay's reeling defense. By the time the Buccaneers offense finally got rolling against the improved Lions, it was too late.
The Lions had two big concerns coming out of training camp - stopping the run and running the ball.
In past years, the Lions would be looking to pick up the pieces entering Week 2. This year, all they need to do is clean up some loose ends after a mostly impressive 27-20 opening week win at Tampa Bay.
I really liked how fast the Lions looked on Sunday. For the first time in a long time, fans saw "team speed" and they saw it at the most important spot: Linebacker. Excellent road win to start the season.
In a sense, the Lions had little to gain and much to lose on their trip to Tampa Bay Sunday.
It was an awesome weekend for sports in Michigan! Every single sports team won (put your hand down, CMU)! But I am going to focus on the NFL. We're off:
The Detroit Lions win their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions have ruled cornerback Alphonso Smith out for Sunday's season opener at Tampa Bay.
