Matthew Stafford Gaining Ground In MVP Race
With the Lions closing in on a division title and their quarterback leading the way, Matthew Stafford's MVP candidacy continues to rise.
Watch CBS News
With the Lions closing in on a division title and their quarterback leading the way, Matthew Stafford's MVP candidacy continues to rise.
10 weeks ago, the Lions were in last place in the NFC North and Jim Caldwell was firmly on the hot seat.
The Raiders, one of the NFL's surprises this season, face the Chiefs in an AFC West battle with playoff implications.
Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam was found dead in a Colorado park, authorities said Tuesday.
A defense lawyer for Cardell Hayes countered that he fired in self-defense, fearing that the angry NFL star was fetching a gun from his SUV's glove box during their heated argument following a traffic accident.
The Broncos claimed the 31-year-old running back off waivers from Detroit to replace Kapri Bibbs, who went on IR with a high left ankle sprain he suffered in the Broncos' 20-10 win at Jacksonville.
Chicago mustered up just enough to beat Detroit 17-14 the first time around, but these teams are heading in opposite directions heading into Week 14.
Ronald Gasser, 54, was arrested late Monday, after initially being released last week without charges pending further investigation, jail records show.
With their star quarterback behind center again, Dwayne Allen and T.Y. Hilton had field days against the New York Jets.
One of the trailer's defining shots was from the inside of the run-down Silverdome.
For the first time, Detroit didn't have to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit to win a game this season, leading the Saints from start to finish.
The Chiefs seem to be perennial contenders, but never quite good enough to make the Super Bowl. This season might be different.
Matthew Stafford played like a man possessed on Sunday, completing 30 of 42 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions 28-13 win over the Saints.
He picked up the flag, did a few steps and tossed it to the ground, drawing his own personal foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.
A missing necktie led to Carolina quarterback Cam Newton getting benched for one series on Sunday night.
No dramatic comeback was needed for the Detroit Lions to take down the Saints in New Orleans by a score of 28-13.
The Detroit Lions beat the mistake-prone New Orleans Saints, 28-13 on Sunday.
The Lions have won five of their past six games to move to the top of the NFC North, and Brees' 5-6 New Orleans Saints, coming off a 49-point shellacking of the Los Angeles Rams last week, need a victory to climb back to .500.
The Detroit Lions have ruled out linebacker Tahir Whitehead against the New Orleans Saints.
Every Detroit game has been decided by seven points or fewer, with either Matthew Stafford or Matt Prater needing to lift the Lions to victory in the final moments.
Authorities said Gasser shot McKnight three times from inside his car with a semi-automatic handgun while McKnight was standing outside.
The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's best team, thanks to a mature Prescott, a bulldozing Elliott and a stout offensive line.
Prosecutors say they have an agreement with Johnny Manziel to dismiss a domestic violence charge against the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
Former NFL player Joe McKnight was shot to death following an argument at an intersection with another motorist outside New Orleans, authorities said.
Rob Gronkowski's season might be over.
Many students and community members claim that aside from the night the attack happened, they've received no updates from the university about the investigation.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Wednesday was the first Michigan student count day where new rules prohibited financial incentives for students who attend class on the designated days.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
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?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Safety concerns still linger on the campus of Oakland University after a person was stabbed multiple times last week outside of a residence hall.
A grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin after she appeared in a video urging military service members to resist following illegal orders late last year.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer.
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Van Der Beek announced in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. His cause of death was not shared.
A Macomb County man has pleaded no contest to charges resulting from a shooting last March in a Michigan hospital's parking garage.