Lions Piece Together First Win Streak Of Their 3-7 Season
"It was rough in the first eight weeks, now we're just turning the whole thing around."
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"It was rough in the first eight weeks, now we're just turning the whole thing around."
In addition to the people who still fondly remember the Heisman Trophy winner helping the Wolverines win a national championship in 1997, the Oakland Raiders safety has admirers among the Detroit Lions.
Here are some things to watch when Detroit (2-7) tries to win a second straight game against Oakland (4-5), which is trying to avoid a season-high, three-game losing streak.
The Detroit Lions are still playing for pride even though this season is about as close to being lost as it can be. Still, they are wanting to go out there and play well and with a healthy team which they have this week. A problem though, is that the Oakland Raiders are surging and looking good.
Rod Wood admits he probably "isn't qualified" to run any other NFL team in the country. But Detroit Lions president? That job, he feels good about.
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"I'm his subordinate and he'll come in and set the pace obviously with the vision of Mrs. Ford; it trickles down."
"When you feel secure that the guy you're handing the ball to is going to have it at the end of the play and it's not going to end up on the ground, it's a lot easier to call that run for that guy."
"I think it was 60-some-odd plays off the top of my head, but that's a lot of plays, and I would not anticipate that that's going to diminish this week."
The Detroit Lions know this season is a wash, but they're now using it as a way to see who should still be around come 2016. Well, Darius Slay is turning in a true star for the defense while Joique Bell may need to step aside.
"I've never had three interceptions in a game, so that'd be something pretty cool to do."
"I know there's life after football, and I take that very seriously. I joke all the time I want to be on the golf course playing when I'm 80 years old, not laying in bed."
Johnny Manziel is no longer just a celebrated backup for the Browns.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are playing better than they have in years, but still have a losing record. The Tennessee Titans have their quarterback of the future in place, but their losing ways resulted in the firing of their head coach.
"I'm a firm believer if you don't like me to do it then don't let me in" the end zone, Newton said after his touchdown dance Sunday in Carolina's 27-10 win over the Tennessee Titans.
New England Patriots offensive lineman Nate Solder has disclosed that his infant son has cancer.
The Texans were all over Dalton again on Monday night.
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The Detroit Lions got their biggest win of the season with a defeat of the Green Bay Packers, but it's now time to move onto the next one. Normally, the Oakland Raiders would be seen as a semi-easy win, but not this year as the silver and black are aiming for the playoffs.
Long-time FOX announcer Joe Buck spoke on The Rich Eisen Show Monday about how things have gotten so bad in the NFL that authorities within the league might consider starting over from scratch with its rulebook.
No matter how the 2015 season is remembered in Detroit — and realistically, it's still looking pretty bleak — this year's Lions will always have at least one mark of distinction.
Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers said he was disappointed by a fan who made what he called a "really inappropriate" comment during a moment of silence before Sunday's game between Green Bay and the Detroit Lions.
According to Sports Illustrated's Thayer Evans, the Lions have made at least one hire to their offensive staff.
"Actually twice it happened, and both of those are my fault."
Peyton Manning won't suit up against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Broncos coach Gary Kubiak is going with backup Brock Osweiler as he tries to get his 39-year-old quarterback healthy.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot near a park on Tuesday.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Officials say the teen was unable to complete a turn, and the four-wheeler rolled over, ejecting him.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
This comes just days after a woman serving time there died in early July, the fourth in a span of just two months.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot outside his home on Tuesday.
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Authorities did not provide details on the alleged threats but said the university was implementing increased security "out of an abundance of caution."
No injuries were reported as crews on Tuesday responded to a massive fire at a vacant apartment building on Detroit's west side, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
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We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
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No injuries were reported as crews on Tuesday responded to a massive fire at a vacant apartment complex on Detroit's west side.
Another heat wave is on the horizon.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot near a park on Tuesday.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Eric Chung, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.