Thursday Breakdown: Vikings, Lions Dig In On Thanksgiving Day
Vikings and Lions play on Thanksgiving Day, in an NFC North game with division and playoff implications.
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Vikings and Lions play on Thanksgiving Day, in an NFC North game with division and playoff implications.
This year's annual Thanksgiving game finds a lot at stake for the Detroit as they host Minnesota.
"He really stepped up huge," teammate Eric Ebron said Sunday. "We all make mistakes. We're all human and he knew what he did."
A fourth quarter comeback paired with excellent special teams play propelled the Lions to a 26-19 win over the Jaguars.
Despite practicing for the third day in a row on Friday, Levy was listed as doubtful for the Detroit Lions' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Steve Beuerlein, CBS Sports analyst, looks at the Jaguars-Lions, Titans-Colts and Patriots-49ers matchups in Week 11.
DeAndre Levy returned to the practice field for the Detroit Lions Wednesday afternoon for the first time since week 1.
Given how the season has played out for the Jacksonville Jaguars, it's probably fitting they are on the verge of making NFL history for futility.
It would exceed the contract of Aaron Rodgers, who is making $25 million a year.
During the bye, Detroit vaulted into first place and looks to hold that spot with a win over Jacksonville.
The Detroit Lions didn't even play last weekend and still made progress.
Could the Lions make the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history?
Expect the Detroit Lions to get a much-needed boost back to their defense during a bye week focused on health.
Kelly announced on Instagram that the couple will, in fact, be expecting two children because she's pregnant with twins.
Matthew Stafford is having one the best seasons of his career, statistically, and the numbers don't even tell the whole story.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed TE Khari Lee to the team's practice squad and released CB D'Joun Smith from the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have activated WR Corey Fuller from Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and waived TE Khari Lee.
Are the Detroit Lions are a top-ten team in the NFL? Are they the best squad in the NFC North?
Detroit is now in sole possession of second place, just a half-game behind the Vikings.
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford did it once again with a thrilling 22-16 comeback win in overtime at Minnesota.
The comeback was Stafford's fifth this season when trailing in the fourth quarter, the most in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions will be without offensive lineman Riley Reiff when they play at Minnesota on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings have ruled left guard Alex Boone and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks out of their game against Detroit because of concussions.
Vikings have won 16 of last 18 at home vs. Lions, losing only in 2011 and 2014.
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.
Southeast Michigan is in for a hot, humid day on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
Traffic into Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge was disrupted for hours Thursday night and early Friday due to a rollover crash.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
A grocery store on Detroit's east side was packed Monday after word spread that the store was giving out free groceries.
Southeast Michigan is in for a hot, humid day on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
Traffic into Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge was disrupted for hours Thursday night and early Friday due to a rollover crash.
A grocery store on Detroit's east side was packed Monday after word spread that the store was giving out free groceries.
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.
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.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Ahead of Vice President JD Vance's visit to stump for Mike Rogers on Monday, his opponent Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says his message is the same-- he's focused on affordability and access to healthcare.
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.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
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.
Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after accusations that she had abandoned three children for years. She will be sentenced on Tuesday.
President Trump said Monday that his administration has signed agreements with nine additional pharmaceutical firms to offer discounted drugs to state Medicaid programs. CBS News has this report.
Authorities will continue searching on Tuesday for at least one more person who is believed to be missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. CBS News has this report.
A preliminary exam is taking place in Lenawee County as John Skelton faces murder charges over the deaths of his three sons in 2010. During Monday's testimony, one of the police officers explained what he noticed as the investigation began.
Kelli Bryant is scheduled for sentencing in a child abandonment case. Detroit schools will close early on two days this week due to the hot weather. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.