Bob Wojnowski: Lions were big winners in Ford Field game
Bob Wojnowski Detroit— This was strange, in every way. There was Brett Favre, standing on the home sideline at Ford Field, purple all around, the Vikings horn blaring. And here was the really strange...
View ArticleLions tickets moving fast; Monday night game sells out
Chris McCosky/ The Detroit News Allen Park — Lions fever may be at an all-time high. About 500 fans showed up at the Ford Field box office — some as early as 5 a.m. Wednesday — to lay their claim to...
View ArticleLions luncheon features hearty roars of hope, expectations
Rod Beard/ The Detroit News Detroit— Amid an 11-year playoff drought, the Lions are looking to capitalize on last season’s momentum — four straight season-ending victories — and the enthusiasm created...
View ArticleBob Wojnowski: Lions finally have teeth to match their roar
Bob Wojnowski Detroit — Oh my, how things have changed. At times in Ford Field on Sunday, the crowd was so loud, the Lions’ offense had to plead for calm. At times, the quarterback was so jacked up,...
View ArticleJim Schwartz isn’t satisfied with Lions’ record: ‘We have work to do’
Tim Twentyman/ The Detroit News Allen Park— The Lions are 4-0, but you wouldn’t know it by listening to coach Jim Schwartz. “We still have yet to play a complete game,” he said Monday. “We still have...
View ArticleNdamukong Suh wants fans to answer the call on Monday night
Chris McCosky/ The Detroit News Allen Park— Suuuuuhhhhh! Get your vocal cords ready. Ndamukong Suh wants to hear you Monday night. “One thing I really feed off is hearing my name out there,” Suh said...
View ArticleBob Wojnowski: Lions shine on prime-time stage, run record to 5-0
Bob Wojnowski Detroit— The noise and the numbers are ratcheting so quickly now, they’re starting to echo. The Lions no longer are just Detroit’s riveting fresh story. They’ve gone national and gotten...
View ArticleJohn Niyo: Lions’ Ndamukong Suh goes on defense to protect reputation
John Niyo Detroit Ndamukong Suh had a lot to say Monday. But nothing said it better than this. “If I’m not gonna protect myself,” the Lions all-Pro defensive tackle mused, “then nobody else is going...
View ArticleDecker listed as starting Left Tackle
First round draft pick Taylor Decker has been slotted as the starting left tackle, the only rookie to be so listed as all others are third and fourth string options. Beginning today, the Lions will be...
View ArticleLions host Bengles
Position Battles Rage on There are a number of positions still up for grabs. The quarterback position is still under consideration as far as keeping one or two backups so the battle between Dan...
View ArticleStafford gets one of his top targets back
TE Ebron not expected to start this weekend Eric Ebron went down early in August and has been the center of speculation since he was carted off the practice field August 9th. Some speculated that an...
View ArticleLions prepare for Titans
Run Game Will be key The Detroit Lions (1-0, tied 1st, NFC North) will be looking to go 2-0 when they face the Tennessee Titans (0-1, 4th AFC South) this Sunday with the running duo of Theo Riddick...
View ArticleBortles/Jaguars come for a mid season visit
Lions still riding high after Vikings win Quarterback Matthew Stafford would surely like to get his wins with a bit less flair then what it took to get the overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings last...
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