No playoffs, no problem; Lions fans optimistic about future
It wasn't the season finale Detroit Lions fans had in mind.
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It wasn't the season finale Detroit Lions fans had in mind.
Jamaal Williams rushed for two touchdowns against his former team Sunday night as the Lions capped their late-season surge with a 20-16 victory at Green Bay that prevented the Packers from reaching the playoffs.
The Lions insist they'll still have plenty of incentive to beat their NFC North rivals even if it has no impact on their own postseason fortunes.
Jack Berry was covering the game when Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes collapsed and died on the field in 1971.
Dan Campbell drew a lot of chuckles after he was hired to coach the Detroit Lions nearly two years ago and got fired up talking about his players being so tough and resilient that they would bite off kneecaps.
The NFL on Monday announced the full Week 18 schedule, ending the 2022 season with the Lions-Packers game at Lambeau Field.
The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL's hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch.
The Detroit Lions could have gained the advantage for an NFC wild-card playoff berth with a victory last weekend but instead got run over by the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, 37-23.
Jared Goff has the surging Detroit Lions in contention for a wild card spot.
These aren't the games the Detroit Lions win in December.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions were stymied for most of the game, unable to get much going against the New York Jets.
Jared Goff is finally having fun as a member of the Detroit Lions.
Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The award is given to an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.
The Detroit Lions (4-7) hope to rebound from a Thanksgiving Day loss as the team prepares to host the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7).
The Detroit Lions first-round draft pick from last year, defensive-lineman Aidan Hutchinson has been named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for November.
The Buffalo Bills crashed Detroit's Thanksgiving party, making themselves at home for their second victory in five days at Ford Field.
Hutchinson is the second Lions' rookie to receive the award after safety Kerby Joseph, who won two weeks earlier.
Detroit staffing company looking to fill 200 positions to clean up Ford Field Thanksgiving Day.
After severe weather in western New York pushed the Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns game to Detroit, the Bills posted a thank you letter to the Lions.
"Go Bills" and "Go Browns" chants rang across the tailgating lots of Ford Field on Sunday morning.
The Detroit Lions looked as if they were on their way to another loss trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter. They sure turned it around in a hurry.
Detroit Lions go up against Buffalo Bills for Thanksgiving Day Classic on Nov. 24 and will feature a superstar halftime performance.
The Lions ended a five-game losing streak. The Packers have lost five straight for the first time since 2008 when their four-time NFL MVP was a first-year starter with the franchise.
An assembly of former Detroit Lions players recently helped the Family Assistance for Renaissance Men (F.A.R.M) program with their efforts to beautify a house that will soon allow a single father who has gone through the F.A.R.M. 5 Step program to reunite with his children.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will invoke 24-hour security at the former Cooley High School after a weekend vandalism incident.
Israel says its forces will remain in Lebanon and Iran says it will get half of its frozen funds before final talks with the U.S. begin.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will invoke 24-hour security at the former Cooley High School after a weekend vandalism incident.
Israel says its forces will remain in Lebanon and Iran says it will get half of its frozen funds before final talks with the U.S. begin.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal showed some rust in his start Saturday, his first in the majors since April 29, and that was to be expected.
Mother Nature wreaked havoc on Travis Kelce's scheduled first pitch before Sunday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit City FC is asking for the public's help in finding its mascot costume after the professional soccer club said it was stolen in a car break-in on Friday night.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
A real person inspired the icon and image of Uncle Sam. CBS News has this feature for America's 250.
The price of Brent crude oil fell more than $4 a barrel after a peace agreement was announced Sunday between the U.S. and Iran.
The Detroit City Council will hold a public hearing about a proposed earlier curfew on fireworks night. A vandalism incident was reported at the former Cooley High School. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
A Detroit city council meeting on Monday includes a public hearing on a proposed early curfew for juveniles on Detroit's fireworks night.
CBS News Detroit learned the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge could be a business boom, especially in Detroit. Shooshan Danagoulian, associate professor of economics at Wayne State University, explains the potential impact.