NFL -- Including Lions -- Is Totally Unpredictable
As Vince Lombardi once shouted from the sideline: "What the hell is going on out there?"
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As Vince Lombardi once shouted from the sideline: "What the hell is going on out there?"
WWJ Legal Analyst and Talkradio 1270 morning show host Charlie Langton said Jerry Sandusky's interview with NBC was "stupid, stupid, stupid."
The Lions are blaming the wind, but the wind didn't blow the ball out of Nate Burleson's hand. The wind didn't make Megatron drop passes.
Stafford was 33 of 63 for 329 yards as the Lions went to the air after falling behind when they committed two fumbles after receptions in the first quarter.
The idea that the Bears would be tied with the Lions seemed far-fetched after their 24-13 Monday night loss at Ford Field last month, but the teams have gone in different directions since.
If the Lions had gone to Chicago Sunday, played reasonably well and were beaten, it would have been far from ideal, but at least it would have been somewhat acceptable.
I liked the Lions before the season to go 9-7 going 5-3 in the 2nd half of the season. Detroit is 6-2 after eight games and I'm going to stay with my 5-3 prediction which would put the Lions at 11-5 at the end of the season.
Jahvid Best once again missed practice today and will not play Sunday in order to make room on the roster for Malone. Tackle Jason Fox was placed on injured reserve after reaggravating a knee injury yesterday at practice.
The Lions are listed by Las Vegas oddsmakers as having a 20-to-1 chance of winning the Super Bowl, up from 30-to-1 during the preseason.
Johnson's one chance to grab the spotlight every year has been when Detroit hosts the Thanksgiving Day game. For once, the Lions figure to be viable when they take on the Packers in the early holiday game this year.
Pittsburgh area writer and broadcaster Mark Madden reports that police may also be investigating Sandusky "pimping out young boys to rich Penn State donors."
The only other Lion in the Top 50 is Calvin Johnson. He is 13th, which seems fair. What doesn't seem right is that Stafford isn't mentioned anywhere.
Vanden Bosch was put to work at a family construction business, hauling blocks and bricks along with wheeling concrete around as needed.
Not only did Cutler get easily annoyed and hung up promptly after the call was over but he also insinuated that the Lions could not withstand the elements of a place like Soldier Field.
The hottest NFL cheerleaders from across the U.S. heated up the stands and our TV sets during Week 9...
The Lions travel to Chicago Sunday and the Bears Jay Cutler talked to Detroit writers today via a conference call.
Detroit doesn't have any obvious vacancies on the offensive line, but the Lions have struggled at times to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Matt Millen, who played for both Paterno and Sandusky at Penn State, broke down when being interviewed about the scandal.
My educated guess is that the Lions and Saints will be on NBC's Football Night In America Sunday December 4. Get your coneys and jambalaya ready.
The 33-year-old Davis has started all 155 games he's played in during his career, but was cut by Dallas before this season, part of a handful of moves that saved the Cowboys room under the salary cap.
The Spartans' offensive line has improved this season from September, but they just do not push off the ball like they did a year ago.
The Detroit Lions' game at Chicago on Nov. 13, the first week of NFL flex scheduling, has been moved from noon local time to 3:15.
Upon hearing the League's statement regarding the egregious mistake in spotting the football during the Lions contest with the 49ers, I believe that I speak on behalf of all fans here in Detroit by saying...and?
And so the Lions have lost a game. The NFL's version of Cinderella hasn't had its glass slipper shattered, but it has been chipped.
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The fire happened around 10 p.m. on May 12 in the 800 block of Eason Street.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
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.
The fire happened around 10 p.m. on May 12 in the 800 block of Eason Street.
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.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.
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.
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.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
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.
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.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border on Thursday.
Police in Birmingham, Michigan, say a large pool party at a rental property should have been shut down earlier, and a look at your top headlines.
The Trump administration released a 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. President Trump emphasized the U.S.-Iran agreement is not a final deal, and he warned the U.S. could resume bombing Iran "if they don't behave." Tina Kraus reports.
Good Morning Family! Partly sunny today, breezy with westerly wind gusts of up to 35 mph with a few isolated showers possible closer to the Thumb. More sun expected for tomorrow to kick off the weekend. Slightly below normal temperatures are expected tomorrow, and into the weekend.
We all know severe weather can happen at any time. Experts say you need to have a plan, and it needs to be rehearsed.