Lions Banking On Stafford
The Detroit Lions have leaned heavily on Matthew Stafford since selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
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The Detroit Lions have leaned heavily on Matthew Stafford since selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
Matt Patricia should be able to at least approach .500 after losing 10 games in the first season as head coach at any level.
For much of the season, the Detroit Lions teased their fans with signs of greatness, but in the end, it was all a mirage.
Despite some amazing gameplay this season, it was the same ol' Lions that showed up in their playoffs loss against Seattle, falling 26-6.
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is rewriting the script for Lions football this season after a Thanksgiving comeback win.
Matthew Stafford is producing for the Detroit Lions and representing his team and town with nobility and enthusiasm.
A look at the Detroit Lions' 31-28 victory over the the Los Angeles Rams
Stafford and his wife Kelly are on vacation in Italy and it looks like an amazing time.
They seem to know what's up when it comes to fashion.
So with the NFL draft on the horizon (April 28-30), the offensive line seems like a logical choice to bolster.
He passed for over 43,000 yards and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so who better to critique quarterbacks than Dan Fouts.
"Things in New England when I started there 16 years ago didn't happen overnight. It's a step by step, day by day, month by month process."
The Detroit Lions may be happy to have the 2015 season over with as they were already eliminated from the playoffs, but the second half wasn't too bad. A win over the Chicago Bears in the season finale had them 6-2 through the final eight games and that's not too shabby.
The photo labeled, "This Bahama Mama is outta here" will most likely increase her Instagram followers from 400,000 to many, many more I would assume.
The Detroit Lions have had a season that no-one is really proud of and that includes the owner of the team. That being said, it appears a message is being sent that everyone needs to keep working and that's why players won't be rested for the season finale even though the playoffs aren't a possibility.
"I've played here my whole career. If anybody had the opportunity to stay in one place and play ball, they would."
The Detroit Lions have certainly bounced back from the team that many thought may go without a win this season. Against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, they showed the talent that fans knew they have had this entire year.
Matthew Stafford may drop back and loft a pass to Calvin Johnson for the last time at Ford Field against the San Francisco 49ers.
"I do think some of the changes that have been made have fit his strengths," said Caldwell of Stafford.
Pre-Cooter, the Lions averaged 68 yards on the ground per game. Post-Cooter, they're averaging 100.7 a game.
I really expected him to be awful ...
The Lions are already guaranteed their third losing season in four, although they did win 11 games just one season ago.
With four games still to play, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford was asked if this is his most frustrating season.
"That's crazy, but it just shows that the game is not over until there are zero seconds on the clock and even sometimes then, it's not over."
The reaction from Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson might be the perfect way to describe the Lions season.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect and an accomplice in connection with a shooting last week that injured a teen outside a school gym.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
On the corner of 10 Mile and Greenfield roads in Oak Park sits a former Rite Aid pharmacy. The building has been vacant for years, but now there is a possibility it may be developed into an El Car Wash.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Leland House ownership attorneys filed new paperwork asking the city to approve tenant asset removal procedures.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect and an accomplice in connection with a shooting last week that injured a teen outside a school gym.
A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
On the corner of 10 Mile and Greenfield roads in Oak Park sits a former Rite Aid pharmacy. The building has been vacant for years, but now there is a possibility it may be developed into an El Car Wash.
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.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
U.S. financial markets rebounded after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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.
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.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
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?
Warmer air and rain showers will build as our week goes on.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
Residents in Oak Park, Michigan, are voicing concerns over a potential car wash that could be built in the community.
Many Leland House tenants are frustrated and angry, pushing Detroit City Council members to take action nearly three months after they were evacuated from their homes.
As the war continues to escalate in Iran with retaliatory strikes ramping up across the Middle East, Americans are being told to leave the area.