Lions CB Chris Houston Inactive Against Packers
Lions CB Chris Houston Inactive Against Packers
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Lions CB Chris Houston Inactive Against Packers
The endless genius of the NFL can't be completely quantified. But part of pro football's popularity is burning its image in our culture and our consciousness. While baseball and basketball have their July 4 and Christmas brands, they are afterthoughts, or leftovers, compared to the NFL's hallmark roll call.
The choice to use Thanksgiving to promote the name change stemmed from the historical origins of the holiday.
Matt Flynn had been expected to start, but after Rodgers practiced Tuesday, there had still been a slim-to-none chance Rodgers would play.
"If I am blackballed from the NFL for not abiding by the structure or business model of being politically correct or being afraid ... then so be it," Jackson said.
"If you told us at the beginning of the season we'd be first place in Thanksgiving we'd have five games to play, an opportunity to go win our division, I think we'd relish that opportunity," Schwartz added, "and we're going to."
So much quarterback drama with the Packers.
When reporters inquired Monday whether such a meeting took place, Stafford said it did not and that it did not need to.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the chances of quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing Thursday at Detroit are "slim to none."
Linebacker Clay Matthews didn't feel like celebrating after the Packers could only muster a tie with the Minnesota Vikings despite rallying from a late 16-point deficit.
The Packers don't experience slumps like this too often. At least they know what's causing the losing.
The Detroit Lions announced today that 1,000 paperless Standing Room Only tickets for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers November 28 will go on sale Tuesday, November 12 at 10 AM ET.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he has a fractured left collarbone and has no idea yet how long he will be out.
Detroit Lions, division champions?
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler watched the Monday Night football game from the sidelines. That was expected.
For the better part of two decades now, the Green Bay Packers backup quarterback has been little more than an afterthought.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said there were many times last season Calvin Johnson played on Sundays even when he did not practice during the week. Last week, though, was not one of those times, and this week may not be either.
The Detroit Lions might again head into Sunday without wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and after struggling without Johnson last week at Green Bay, the Lions face what Reggie Bush says is an even better defense.
One of the band members posted a Facebook message calling Raiola the worst human being he's ever encountered.
The Detroit Lions didn't have All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson for Sunday's 22-9 loss at Green Bay and they didn't play like a team that ranks in the top 10 in yards from scrimmage.
The Pack's back in the NFC North.
The Packers extended their winning streak in Wisconsin over the Lions to 23.
Ask Darren Perry about Calvin Johnson and the Green Bay Packers' safeties coach cuts right to the chase.
Even with one of the best defensive lines in the NFL, getting to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not be easy Sunday when the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
It's easy to spot Clay Matthews at Packers practice, with his long blond hair protruding from his helmet and on to his neck and shoulders.
A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
A Detroit man died as a result of his injuries in a rollover crash on Interstate 96 in Wayne County, police said.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
An 85-year-old Oakland County woman died as a result of her injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
We are tracking a quick-moving spring system in Southeast Michigan that will bring some wet weather to wrap up the workweek.
An 85-year-old Oakland County woman died as a result of her injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
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.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations Saturday amid a fragile two-week truce. Jarred Hill reports.
One woman is dead and two others are injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Macomb County, Michigan.
A woman from Michigan was arrested and charged with allegedly holding her sister-in-law against her will for two years. Tasha Beamon was charged with unlawful imprisonment.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
First lady Melania Trump on Thursday delivered remarks denying any friendship or relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and she called on Congress to hold a public hearing with Epstein's survivors.