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Ameer Abdullah for his play against the San Diego Chargers
The Detroit Lions had a week one victory in their grasp, but somehow let it just escape them and in a huge way. The Minnesota Vikings may not have had a great season last year, but they're ready for the 2015 season and the biggest difference is...Adrian Peterson is back.
Matthew Stafford was intercepted twice, and the Lions bogged down offensively in the second half.
The Detroit Lions were really hoping to open the season in a big way, and they looked to be doing just that halfway through the second quarter. That was when the San Diego Chargers turned things around and absolutely obliterated anything the Lions were trying to do.
The first half belonged to Detroit with the Lions taking a 21-10 lead into the locker room at halftime.
Rivers overcame two interceptions, including a 31-yard return for a touchdown by Glover Quin, to complete 35 of 42 passes for 404 yards and two scores.
The Detroit Lions trying to prove they can return to the postseason without one of the league's top defensive forces.
DeAndre Levy is officially listed as doubtful for the Lions opener Sunday at San Diego because of a hip injury that has kept him out of practice.
The Detroit Lions managed to escape training camp and most of the preseason without many injuries. As the season opener against the San Diego Chargers approaches, one big injury could end up being a lot worse than expected, and that is worrisome.
Defining potential breakout players is a difficult task. The term "breakout" implies that it's a player currently riding under the radar emerging seemingly from out of nowhere.
Matthew Stafford, "Most likely to wear suspenders and play the jug in a Mumford and Sons cover band."
Here are some things to look for when the Chargers — who began play in in Los Angeles in 1960 and moved to San Diego a year later — host Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and the rest of the Lions.
The NFL received a high grade for its racial hiring practices and a C+ for gender hires, according to the annual report released Thursday by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.
Fans are certainly excited and Facebook surveyed the data from it's 49 million users who "like" an NFL team.
Ebron caught only 25 passes as a rookie, but now is the time for him to step ahead of Brandon Pettigrew to become an added focal point in Detroit's passing game.
The Detroit Lions are hoping that they can have a successful 2015 season and get by without a lot of issues or injuries. Unfortunately, linebacker DeAndre Levy is already ruled out for the season opener and could miss a lot more time than that.
The Cowboys have added a second quarterback to their practice squad in Kellen Moore, a veteran who will be reunited with Dallas offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.
It was only a preseason game, so take it with the appropriate level of skepticism.
The Oakland Raiders have signed former SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad.
The Detroit Lions may not have done a ton of moves in the offseason, but they looked good in the preseason by winning three of four games. Their roster is now set and all of their focus has been put into the season opener against the rejuvenated San Diego Chargers.
Caldwell would not discuss the particulars of what's been keeping Levy out of action, saying an injury report would be due Wednesday.
The Detroit Lions brought back a few players recently cut from the team over the weekend.
The deadline to have NFL rosters cut down to came and went on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Another playoff berth is certainly possible, but the Lions have a lot to prove on both sides of the ball.
An overnight noise that someone believed to be a potential home invasion in Huron Township got the response of a gunshot.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
An overnight noise that someone believed to be a potential home invasion in Huron Township got the response of a gunshot.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police in a suburb of Berlin, police said.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Some people - and some restaurants and food trucks - have shifted menu plans in response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan and other states.
Opening day has arrived for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. President Trump plans to visit Metro Detroit. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.