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).
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Cleanup at Belle Isle Park in Detroit continued for much of the weekend as volunteers aimed to get the park ready for Labor Day visitors.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
What does it take for a small business to stay open on a holiday meant to celebrate its workers? Here's what a coffee shop owner said.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
An estimated 34,000 people completed this year's Mackinac Bridge Walk, a modest increase over 2025 and close to the upper end of the 21,000-to-35,000 range seen in recent years, MDOT said.
Two teens were seriously injured after a crash in which an electric vehicle they were riding collided with a pickup truck on Monday in Oakland County.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Cleanup at Belle Isle Park in Detroit continued for much of the weekend as volunteers aimed to get the park ready for Labor Day visitors.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
And to think, Kyle Whittingham said he wanted to put an end to all the drama around Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Good Tuesday Morning Fam! Looking at mostly cloudy skies today, a bit warmer with afternoon highs around 83°. Tonight, a few showers possible around the Thumb as rain moves back into the forecast for Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday that may bring heavy downpours, then clearing by Thursday and staying dry heading into the weekend.
For the middle of our week, warmer air will move in, bringing rain with it.
Cleanup at Belle Isle Park in Detroit continued for much of the weekend as volunteers aimed to get the park ready for Labor Day visitors.
A Detroit coffee shop owner explains the logistics involved in making Labor Day staffing decisions for a small business.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.