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.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
A motorcyclist is hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on early Monday morning in Monroe Township, Michigan.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Detroit police are investigating after a group of individuals attempted to steal an ATM from a CVS on the city's east side following a vehicle crash early Sunday.
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
Fifty pounds of crystal methamphetamine have been seized and a 31-year-old man is in custody in connection with a narcotics investigation, according to the Michigan State Police.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
A bipartisan bill that would allow school boards across Michigan to award high school diplomas to some "Rosie the Riveters" has been introduced in the state Senate.
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.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Detroit native and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jourdan Lewis was back in the city for his eighth annual youth football camp.
Stephen Colbert returned "Only in Monroe," a Michigan show, for the second time.
Officials say the man who opened fire over the weekend on a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House had a history of arrests.
The United Auto Workers grew from a small Detroit-based union into one of the most influential labor organizations in the country, helping reshape wages, benefits and working conditions for generations of American workers.
The city fo Dearborn hosted its 100th Memorial Day parade on Monday, with hundreds turned out to honor fallen service members