Lions Make Gains On Ground, Searching For More
The challenge, ahead of a Week 3 matchup with the Falcons, will be turning a performance into a trend.
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The challenge, ahead of a Week 3 matchup with the Falcons, will be turning a performance into a trend.
The Lions' running back situation doesn't quite feel settled.
Turns out, there's a pretty good reason Theo Riddick didn't play in the Lions' final five games last season.
For the Detroit Lions to beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night and claim their first division title in 23 years, they'll have to do so without their best available running back and possibly their best cornerback.
Per the team's injury report, Graham Glasgow (concussion) is out and Theo Riddick (wrist) is doubtful for Sunday's road game against the New York Giants.
Despite practicing for the third day in a row on Friday, Levy was listed as doubtful for the Detroit Lions' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
The Lions are right back where they started through eight games of the 2016 season, with as many wins as losses.
A year after having the NFL's worst running game, the Detroit Lions look as if they potentially have a dynamic duo in the backfield.
It was a busy morning in the Detroit Lions front office on Friday.
Riddick, who played for four years on the Varsity level for the powerhouse lmmaculata Spartans under Coach Pierce Frauenheim, leads the school in most career touchdowns scored (52) and most touchdowns scored in a season (23) in 2006 .
This year's version features Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick telling Calvin Johnson to play the accordion at the :18 second mark.
"I just think that, for a guy like that who has the kind of skill level that he has, you don't want to pigeonhole him."
The Detroit Lions have certainly bounced back from the team that many thought may go without a win this season. Against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, they showed the talent that fans knew they have had this entire year.
The Lions ground game "also helped keep the ball out of (the Saints') hands" Caldwell said.
"It's a difficult transition, what we're going through right now even just in terms of our offensive system and how it's functioning. It's an unusual change."
The Detroit Lions finally showed what they have had all season, but haven't shown. Their defeat of the Oakland Raiders was their second win in a row, and it displayed a strong offense and a dominating defense.
Being over in London has only added to the troubles that the Detroit Lions are having this season. They are focused on the Kansas City Chiefs, but there are other things standing in their way and it's causing some annoying and also pricey issues for the Lions.
"So training camp mode for sure, and I think it comes at a good time because we need something like that to rally us together and get this win."
Both Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate were limited Friday with ankle injuries, although both are probable to play.
Lions Focusing On Keeping Stafford Upright, Bringing Peterson Down
Riddick came into this season relatively unassuming: He was seen as a third-string type running back who had good hands.
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has made the most of an opportunity.
"But nevertheless, it happened and it's not like it's a monumental feat. That wasn't the key to it. The key was what happened on that field."
Tight end Eric Ebron and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata will both miss the Lions' game against the Bears on Sunday.
The Lions – at 49.8 rushing yards per game - are still ahead of the 1940 Eagles, which set the league record for fewest rushing yards in a season (298, an average of just over 25 per game in their 11-game schedule).
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Ballots will look different depending on the county and municipality in which residents are voting. But the three proposals are statewide, so they'll appear no matter where you're casting your vote.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in a McDonald's bathroom on Detroit's west side has been sentenced to probation.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding answers from Ann Arbor Public Schools over policies regarding transgender students.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is condemning a Farmington Hills school board trustee's comments that many claim were aimed at U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed as anti-Arab racism.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found outside the Oakland County Circuit Court Building in Pontiac.
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and, later, his close ally.
We're hearing from new University of Michigan men's basketball head coach Mike Boynton Jr. for the first time since he took the reins.
There are two new ballot proposals Michigan voters will see — an effort to get money out of politics and a citizenship verification requirement to vote. Additionally, a proposal that appears every 16 years asks whether the state should hold a constitutional convention.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.