Packers Slumping, Lions Rolling Going Into Thursday's Game
The Detroit Lions started the season so poorly — losing their first five games — there was talk about whether they could become the second team in franchise and NFL history to go 0-16.
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The Detroit Lions started the season so poorly — losing their first five games — there was talk about whether they could become the second team in franchise and NFL history to go 0-16.
Aaron Rodgers has accomplished a lot, winning a Super Bowl and two MVP awards with the Green Bay Packers.
There is no love between division rivals, especially for the recently turbulent NFC North as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers head to Detroit to take on Matthew Stafford and the Lions.
NFL on CBS analyst Chris Simms talked about a few big NFL games coming up this week - including what he thinks has happened to the Green Bay Packers.
Now that the Lions have ended a losing streak at Green Bay that dated back to Barry Sanders' heyday, it's time to see if they can work the same magic at Ford Field.
The Detroit Lions are on a roll right now and on a three-game win streak. Still, not everything is going great as one rookie's season had to end a little early and the team's fans got a long overdue apology from none other than Matt Millen.
As the Detroit Lions are beginning to gel and soar, the Green Bay Packers are falling apart and no one can quite understand why. While the Packers are never an easy victory, the Lions may have the number of a team that can't even play together lately.
The Detroit Lions have put rookie cornerback Alex Carter on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Eddie Lacy is finally getting the football. Now he just has do a better job of holding onto it.
Calvin Johnson's combination of size, speed, strength and soft hands make him one of the NFL's top receivers.
Last Thursday, the Detroit Lions played on Thanksgiving Day while the Green Bay Packers played on Thursday Night Football. Now, both teams return to Thursday for a big TNF game as they battle for positioning in the tough NFC North.
Generally, Packers coach Mike McCarthy has been happy with how his team has practiced this season. What is happening during games continues to confound Green Bay, especially lately with its once-potent offense.
"Ziggy is really a unique athlete, because he's still developing as a football player, physically and fundamentally," Lions coach Jim Caldwell said of the defensive end.
After nearly a decade as Thanksgiving pushovers, the Detroit Lions have started playing their best in their holiday showcase.
The Detroit Lions have been rolling along the past two weeks and after a short week for a Thanksgiving game, they proved that the train is not ready to stop. There was a lot to be thankful for as the Lions absolutely demolished the Philadelphia Eagles for a third straight win.
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson combined for one of the best games of their careers, helping the surging Detroit Lions keep the Philadelphia Eagles reeling.
The Eagles also lost left tackle Jason Peters to a left ankle injury, and Lions safety Glover Quin went down with what appeared to be a left ankle injury of his own.
There won't be any mud puddles on the field when the Detroit Lions host Philadelphia this Thanksgiving. No snow, either.
Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford is inactive for their Thanksgiving game against the Lions.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to continue their win streak when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, and the official injury report may help that. Detroit has a short list and is looking to go at as full of strength as they have all season.
The Lions on Thanksgiving is tradition like the holiday itself. This year Detroit hosts to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.
Lions hosting Philadelphia on Thanksgiving for first time since 1968, when Eagles won 12-0.
The Detroit Lions have won two games in a row and are hoping that they can keep the streak going with a Thursday game against the Philadelphia Eagles this week. With that, a number of Lions' players also let it be known what they won't be eating for Thanksgiving this year.
The Detroit Lions are soaring at the exact same time the Philadelphia Eagles are falling. Injuries and poor play are plaguing the Eagles, and that could lead to the Lions continuing their win streak as the rough season moves forward.
A short week gives the Philadelphia Eagles no time to dwell on a bad loss, and little time to figure out their problems.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
The next in a series of public demonstrations across the U.S. under the "No Kings" messaging theme is scheduled for Saturday.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.
A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
The next in a series of public demonstrations across the U.S. under the "No Kings" messaging theme is scheduled for Saturday.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Morning rush hour traffic was snarled on Friday on Interstate 696 near Exit 22 / Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
New ramp closures are set to begin on I-75 as part of the Restore the Reuther project. Emergency pay has been ordered for TSA officers. Those headlines, sports and weather are in our news brief.
TGIF! Good morning Family! Cool air kicks off the weekend! Partly sunny and breezy today. High around 38. A passing low brings flurries and widely scattered snow showers tonight. Some minor accumulations of a dusting to a few tenths possible mainly in the Saginaw Valley/Thumb. We don't stay cold as a warming trend continues into the weekend with dry conditions.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the southbound I-75 ramp onto westbound I-696 will be closed for multiple months beginning in early April.
A new lawsuit accuses the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, of not doing enough after a woman reported assault inside a hotel elevator in 2025.