Jeff Riger: Is The Lions Playoff Game Really Unwinnable?
It's pretty interesting to hear all the chatter as the Lions get ready to play in their first playoff game in 12 years.
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It's pretty interesting to hear all the chatter as the Lions get ready to play in their first playoff game in 12 years.
Saturday night, Detroit will get its second crack at the Saints this season. The first one was one of those big Saints wins — 31-17 in the Superdome on Dec. 4 on a Sunday night.
Tuesday morning the Lions were back on the practice field getting ready for what most people call "an unwinnable game" against the Saints at the Superdome in the first round of the NFL playoffs.
"You understand in our game that when you line up in the postseason, there's a finality to it," Payton said Monday as the Saints began preparations for their playoff opener against Detroit.
The Saints website points fans to the league's Ticket Exchange hub, where seats can be found for as little as $167.
The last two games, the Lions have been measured to the NFL's elite.
Whether it was before the whistle or after, a lack of discipline continued to plague the struggling Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford's 3,119 yards passing are most by Lions QB in first 11 games of a season.
This week, Saints blockers will be tested again by Detroit, which ranks 10th in the NFL in sacks with 29.
After the longest midseason break Drew Brees can remember since he came to New Orleans, the quarterback was pleased to see that his teammates looked rested and not rusty.
It has been announced today that the Lions at New Orleans Saints on December 4th has been moved to an 8pm start on NBC.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
A 91-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was driving struck a transmission tower in Kent County, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.
The Michigan State Police is investigating after it said a 34-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Flint, Michigan, home on Saturday night.
The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Drifter Coffee, a cafe in Ferndale, Michigan, says it's closing its brick-and-mortar facility for good on Sunday due to "unexpected expenses" after seven years of operation.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
A Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
President Trump told reporters Saturday he is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal that was submitted by Iran.
The check-in counter for Spirit Airlines at the Detroit Metro Airport is empty, its lights are turned down and a message informs passengers that operations have shut down.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
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 service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
A slight chance of some isolated showers later in the day
President Trump on Friday rejected Iran's offer to end the war with the U.S. A ceasefire established over three weeks ago is still ongoing. Wendy Gillette reports.
Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it was cancelling all of its flights and would be shutting down operations. Thousands of people across the U.S. are being impacted by the move, including people at Detroit Metro Airport. Veronica Ortega spoke to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flight at DTW was canceled.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.