Lions To Again Ride Fortunes Of Stafford, Johnson
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson have helped each other set numerous NFL records, and Johnson thinks this is their best chance to win a championship.
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Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson have helped each other set numerous NFL records, and Johnson thinks this is their best chance to win a championship.
"I believe this is our best chance," Johnson said. "I honestly believe that."
"It's something that the league has taken a stance on," Stafford said, "and an appropriate one at that."
Jim Caldwell's first game as coach of the Detroit Lions will be on quite a stage — at home on a Monday night against the New York Giants.
Eric Ebron, tight end - The idea with the Lions' offense, under first-year coordinator Joe Lombardi, is to stretch the field to the sidelines and deep, and open up the middle for seam routes.
It's great for Stafford to be featured on the cover and called a "gunslinger" but should Detroit be worried about the Sports Illustrated "jinx?"
A new coach, a new system — plus a couple of significant additions on the offensive side of the ball.
Not often does a team win when it surrenders 131 yards on 15 penalties.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows - has always known - that the success of the Lions rests on his shoulders.
Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi hesitated to label Ogletree definitively as the number three wide receiver, but he spoke highly of him.
Have you noticed? It's something completely different coming out of Allen Park.
The Detroit Lions announce Unifi, Inc.'s (NYSE:UFI) REPREVE® recycled fiber brand as the team's new official sustainability partner.
Let's just say the boat was fully stocked.
Matthew Stafford became the Detroit Lions' all-time leading passer last season.
As most of you know, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Kelly B. Hall.
Detroit Lions quarterback stars in a pair of Dish Network ads posted on YouTube.
"You can tell he's worked at it, even during the summer," Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said Sunday.
Some people have been pretty down on the Lions this offseason.
I had the chance to talk to Kershaw about his relationship with Stafford -- Could he have been a QB? -- And if he's a Lions fan.
It seems that guys who are on the verge of getting married are put through the engagement photo process whether they like it or not.
One head coach noted to ESPN, however, that Stafford will need to continue working on his mechanics if he is to make good on all that potential.
Since the arrival of new head coach Jim Caldwell and his "ladder cam," Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has gotten a whole new perspective on Matthew Stafford.
The Lions off-season workouts are coming to a close, and football finally takes its long summer nap.
"You're representing the Detroit Lions and that's the reason they have the Lion on the front of the hat."
Since they hired Jim Caldwell, I've questioned their every move.
For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says about 85% of the work has been completed.
EverGreene Pet Cremations in Westland is preparing for the debut of what the facility is touting as the nation's first fully-electric pet cremation system.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
The Pontiac School District said a teacher "no longer works for the district" in the aftermath of a video that appeared to show a verbal confrontation with a student.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.
For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says about 85% of the work has been completed.
A woman has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against a Michigan business, saying that her "petite" size was a factor in refusing her an employment application.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
A network of satellites supported 300 rescues across the U.S. and its surrounding waters in 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
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.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Showers arrive tonight with heavier rain expected in the afternoon on Thursday.
A frozen food manufacturer is expanding an earlier recall of frozen food sold at Trader Joe's over potential glass contamination.
A popular coffee shop in Royal Oak is closing its doors for good this week. For more than a decade, The Office Coffee Shop has become a hotspot downtown for many returning customers.
Repairs continue in Novi after a massive water main break last September impacted homes, schools, and businesses several months ago.
One of the largest Catholic communities in the country is undergoing a major overhaul. Sparked by declining attendance numbers and fewer men heading into the seminary, the Archdiocese of Detroit is beginning the second phase of its restructuring project.