
Lions Special Teams Gambles Fall Short
Dan Campbell emptied the playbook in an effort to get his first NFL victory as a head coach, only to see it fall short.
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Dan Campbell emptied the playbook in an effort to get his first NFL victory as a head coach, only to see it fall short.
While winning mostly eluded Matthew Stafford during his 12 seasons with Lions, the quarterback still has positive feelings about his time in Detroit, even after his career was rejuvenated by a trade to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round draft picks, and a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
While 14 teams are focused on their pursuit of the Vince Lombardi Trophy with the expanded NFL playoffs set to kick off this weekend, the offseason is underway for 18 other clubs.
The previous time the Detroit Lions went into an offseason with a rebuilding project this large, they were coming off a winless season and drafted quarterback Matthew Stafford with the No. 1 overall pick in 2009.
Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford showed off his toughness and grit by starting despite a rib injury that had the Detroit quarterback convinced he wouldn't play early this week.
The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs.
Aaron Rodgers has played for the NFC championship four times without having his cleats in the turf at Lambeau Field once.
The college quarterbacks class is shaping up nicely, just in time to perhaps rescue some NFL teams from themselves.
The Texans and Lions are both stumbling through disappointing seasons so far. Does either have enough left to end the season with some momentum?
Two months after releasing their all-time rusher, the Minnesota Vikings drafted Dalvin Cook.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, although his wife Kelly said on social media he tested negative.
Two wins brought Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions a bit of a reprieve.
An elusive touchdown pass, a breakout performance, a defensive rebound, and a reprieve for the head coach.
It was the kind of moment that had stymied the Detroit Lions so many times during their 11-game losing streak: A potential game-winning play, a gut-punch penalty that reversed it, and the realization that nothing was going to come easy.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has an intriguing personality, mixing introverted tendencies with supreme confidence that has helped Arizona push to a 2-0 start for the first time in five years.
If the Detroit Lions' first game was any indication, their "Dagger Time" mantra could use some sharpening.
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1)
The Detroit Lions are entering their fifth — and perhaps final — season of trying to build a winning organization with former New England executives, coaches, and players.
Matthew Stafford says he didn't give much thought to opting out of this coming season.
Lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to close the season with Detroit's worst record in a decade.
Congratulations to Matthew and Kelly Stafford as they welcomed their fourth child this weekend.
The Stafford's are selling their $6.5 Million dollar house in Bloomfield Twp. The home boasts 5 beds, 7 baths, and is over 7,700 Sq. Ft. with 441 feet of frontage on Long Lake.
The Lions have picked inside the top five 13 times since 1956. Mattew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Joey Harrington and Charles Rogers have been some of the picks in the top 5.
CBS News Detroit will have live coverage of Fain's announcement and have expert analysis and reports from the picket line.
The United Auto Workers union could expand its strike to additional locations if there isn't serious progress in negotiations by Friday. Here's what plants are currently being targeted.
An organization in Berkley is giving life tools to young adults with special needs.
UAW President Shawn Fain released a video update on Thursday addressing violence toward autoworkers on the picket line as the union strikes against the Big Three.
A Western Michigan woman is facing up to 20 years in prison in connection to a "nurse imposter" case where she is accused of using a real nurse's identity to obtain jobs as a registered nurse, officials said.
UAW President Shawn Fain released a video update on Thursday addressing violence toward autoworkers on the picket line as the union strikes against the Big Three.
CBS News Detroit will have live coverage of Fain's announcement and have expert analysis and reports from the picket line.
The United Auto Workers union could expand its strike to additional locations if there isn't serious progress in negotiations by Friday. Here's what plants are currently being targeted.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Michigan Wednesday night. He spoke in Clinton Township to a group of supporters as well as current and former union members.
An organization in Berkley is giving life tools to young adults with special needs.
CBS News Detroit will have live coverage of Fain's announcement and have expert analysis and reports from the picket line.
The United Auto Workers union could expand its strike to additional locations if there isn't serious progress in negotiations by Friday. Here's what plants are currently being targeted.
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to announce the next steps regarding the 2023 UAW strike against the Big Three, which could mean announcing additional strike targets.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
President Joe Biden visited striking UAW workers at a General Motors plant in Van Buren Township.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Many businesses struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some found creative ways to thrive. Michigan artist Robert Bauer did just that.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Miguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time.
Michigan State acting coach Harlon Barnett says the Spartans are very close to a breakthrough.
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by "other respectful means.".
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The funding comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration which is a branch of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
It isn't unusual to see kids who are feeling uneasy or anxious during the school year.
Second-ranked Michigan will face the challenge of having to defend against the option offense when it plays its first road game Saturday at Nebraska.
Miguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time.
Michigan State acting coach Harlon Barnett says the Spartans are very close to a breakthrough.
The Detroit Lions knocked the Green Bay Packers out of playoff contention the previous time they visited Lambeau Field.
Michigan State University officially fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
With over 50 percent of Michigan's population being female and most working outside the home, an all-star lineup of experts --- Carey Oven, Leslie Murphy, Carla Bailo, and Terry Barclay appear to provide an update of how women are faring in corporate America.
Massive change is underway as the move to electric continues to unfold.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appears to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched in Ann Arbor to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Sept. 28, 2023.
CBS News Detroit's Alysia Burgio takes us inside Our Neighborhood Academy, a Berkley nonprofit giving life tools to young adults with special needs.
Ahead of Thursday's big game, Anna Sterner, director of learning programs at the Michigan Science Center, joined CBS News Detroit to explore the physics of football.
Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Connect 313, joined CBS News Detroit to preview Detroit Digital Inclusion Week.
Cabrera's career will end Sunday afternoon against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousand fans paying for standing room only tickets to cheer him on one more time.