Valenti Predicts Green Bay's Nelson Is A 'Bust'
Valenti said Nelson will get "8 to 10 touchdowns" this year.
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Valenti said Nelson will get "8 to 10 touchdowns" this year.
Football is baaack. I have never quite figured out how many "a's" to add into "back" in order to indicate excitement, I went with three.
A lot is expected of a top-10 draft pick, no matter their position. See who will do what once the season kicks off.
The Detroit Lions lose to the Oakland Raiders 31-20 on Saturday night during preseason play in Oakland.
Mike Valenti, host of the Valenti & Foster show, and a fantasy fanatic broke down his fantasy draft list for those in attendance at the Fantasy Football Convention at Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak. Here it is.
97.1 The Ticket is hosting the Fantasy Football Convention today at Fifth Avenue Billiards in downtown Royal Oak. Can't be there? Follow along with action LIVE on Twitter here.
Outside of a few players, a kicker's fantasy success depends more on his team than his talent. Here are the top 10 kickers.
A strong defense/special teams unit could make the difference in your fantasy football league. Here are the top 10 to target.
With the official release of Madden 13 just a week away I took the opportunity to download the demo on the Playstation 3 this week and have to admit I can't wait for the game to hit stores shelves on August 28th!
"I honestly don't know what the deal with Jahvid is," Matthew Stafford said. "Coach Schwartz probably has a better grasp on that than any of us. We're hoping to see him back soon if we can."
If it seems you're seeing lions everywhere these days, it doesn't just mean your football obsession has gotten out of hand. There actually are lions everywhere.
Tight ends came into their own in 2011. Will more records be broken in 2012? Check out your top 10 fantasy football options.
Football is back, and not a moment too soon. Here are the five must-watch match-ups for the upcoming 2012 NFL season.
Stafford threw two touchdown passes, and Johnson had five catches for 111 yards to help the Lions cruise to a 27-12 victory on Friday night.
A slow start led to a big finish for the Detroit Lions beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-12 on Friday night.
Fantasy football draft strategies depend on your league's settings and who's available. Read up on the different approaches.
Big names dominate fantasy football drafts, but often don't pay off. Check out these reaches and sleepers to get an edge.
The NFL becomes more of a passing league every year. Here are the top 10 fantasy football options at wide receiver.
Fantasy football owners want a workhorse running back who can carry an offense. Here are your top 10 options.
"We gotta learn from the mistakes that were made this off-season and move on and come together as a team to make sure they don't happen again," Stafford said.
The keyword is "upside." And these guys have it. Here are the top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks for the 2012 NFL season.
The Cleveland Browns' preseason-opening win in Detroit came at a significant cost.
The coach of the Lions is showing some love to Detroit's other boys in blue.
Bentley was one of three defensive backs the Lions drafted in April to bolster a secondary that struggled late in the season and in Detroit's 45-28 wildcard loss to New Orleans.
Don't be that guy. Here are the five main rules of fantasy football etiquette. Ignore them at your own peril.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety confirmed that there was "an increase in electronic communication and social media commentary, shared both publicly and privately," directed at trustees.
Thousands of Detroit eviction cases could be at the center of a growing legal dispute.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety confirmed that there was "an increase in electronic communication and social media commentary, shared both publicly and privately," directed at trustees.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
We all know severe weather can happen at any time. Experts say you need to have a plan, and it needs to be rehearsed.
A mystery puzzle in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is looking to boost community engagement in the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
Thousands of Detroit eviction cases could be at the center of a growing legal dispute.
A new video was released of a 2024 shooting in Detroit that left a teenage girl with catastrophic injuries. The victim's attorneys are calling for accountability from the Detroit Police Department.