Lions' Defense Masking Team's Flaws Elsewhere
This isn't the blueprint Detroit fans necessarily expected when Jim Caldwell was hired, but it has enabled the Lions to succeed even without Calvin Johnson.
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This isn't the blueprint Detroit fans necessarily expected when Jim Caldwell was hired, but it has enabled the Lions to succeed even without Calvin Johnson.
It's not very often you can get a candid interview from a player especially right after a game, but that's when Gronkowski gave a little love to his offensive linemen.
After six weeks, the Lions rank 27th in points per game (19.3) and 23rd in yards per game (330.2).
Goldberg's first response to a critical tweet was rather tame: "I hope you never waste my time again."
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said that players can come to coaches if they have a problem with how they are being used by the team.
Any Buccaneer: Just say no. Martin, Evans, Jackson, ALL. It's a complete wasteland.
Nick Fairley said Sunday that he believes the Lions defense can be more effective than any other defense in the NFL - past or present.
A Chicago defense with three fill-in starting linebackers held the Falcons to 12 first downs and 287 total yards, setting the stage for Jay Cutler's big day.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has run out of adjectives for Aaron Rodgers, which is unfortunate because the quarterback believes he's only halfway through his career.
With the Detroit Lions offense shorthanded, the Lions were able to rely on their defense in a win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Week 6 of the season provided a lot of upsets (Bye, Seattle) and included many big performances not just by an individual but by teams as well. Here are the top four biggest performances from Week 6 of the NFL.
The Lions have lost 15 of their past 16 games at Minnesota and finished 7-23 at the Metrodome.
Jamie and Wojo have consulted with Lions fans and concocted a formula to determine whether or not this season will be another labled "Same Old Lions."
Some of the best NFL players have something more: a big mouth. Here are 5 NFL loudmouths who back up their words on the field.
I went 4-1 last week. Let's break down my NFL Week 6 JB Locks against the spread.
"Once I got to the locker room, I kind of remember some stuff," Bell said. "[On the sideline] I didn't remember everything, though. I can't remember what I couldn't remember, but by the time I got in I remembered just about everything."
Prater, the third kicker for the Lions this season, will debut with the team on the road Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
"We have people in the building that have gone through similar issues and problems that we think have a lot in common with him in terms of being able to give him a support system," Caldwell said.
Jason discusses Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the Patriots not being done yet.
The Colts went up 24-0 in the first quarter this Week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup. Could've been another blowout, but the Texans made of game of it.
You're gonna hear Katy Perry roar over the rahs of a Super Bowl crowd.
Off three straight 4-1 weeks, we are going undefeated this time around.
Charities in Detroit and Buffalo will reportedly benefit from the sale of the Buffalo Bills, which was owned by the late Ralph Wilson of Grosse Pointe Shores.
If Joe Lombardi knows whether wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be available Sunday, he did not tip his hand Thursday.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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 bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.