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Detroit Lions Featured in New NFL Play 60 Campaign

A minor story that might have slipped by some is that the Detroit Lions will appear in the new Play 60 Campaign sponsored by the NFL. Previously, the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Pathers appeared in nearly…Read More

Detroit Lions Fans, You Deserve This

After a couple of close losses to what appears to be good teams, the Detroit Lions rebounded triumphantly to trash the inept Denver Broncos.  While the NFL seems to be spearheading the campaign to make…Read More

Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos Key Matchups

Offensive vs. Defensive Lines for both teams Most NFL experts will admit that beyond the allure of skilled athletes, and even in spite of greatness in the coaching ranks, football games are won or lost…Read More

Five Detroit Lions Who Need To Step It Up Against Denver

Going into the bye-week marks one of the most crucial games for any team.  This Sunday’s matchup at Denver is no different for the Lions.  Will they go to their break feeling good about the first…Read More

For Detroit Lions Fans, Revenge is a Dish Best Served This Sunday

To most of the Detroit Lions players, this Sunday’s match-up with the Atlanta Falcons is likely just another home game against a possible NFL playoff contender. Win, and the Lions get another early…Read More

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Scanning the Savanna: Detroit Lions Game Day Edition

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Key Matchups

Frank Gore vs. Lions’ front seven The rejuvenation of Alex Smith’s career has been largely due to…Read More

Detroit Lions Offensive Report Card: First Quarter

  The first fourth of the 2011 season is in the books, and the Detroit Lions are one of only two…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Calvin Johnson Won’t Play Tonight Against the Cleveland Browns

The Detroit Lions have decided against subjecting Calvin Johnson’s shoulder to any more bumps and…Read More

With Offensive Tackle Situation, Stafford’s Preseason Reps Should be Limited

I know Matt Stafford has a lot to prove this year.  His health is the constant topic of conversation…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Detroit Lions Have Crisp First Practice, Alphonso Smith Has Broken Foot

We’ll start with the good news. Matthew Stafford thought the first practice went well, so well…Read More

Notes From Detroit Lions Coach Jim Schwartz’s Talk With Media

Jim Schwartz found some time to speak with the media at 10:15 this morning. He spent about 15 minutes…Read More

Who is the Detroit Lions Version of Brandon Inge?

As an avid fan of the team that plays across the street from the Lions, I’ve felt my share of frustration…Read More

Jeff Backus Has Injured Left Pectoral

The Detroit Lions will begin training camp with injury concerns at right tackle and a new report says…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

ESPN Left Tackle Power Rankings: Jeff Backus Gets a Vote!

ESPN’s divisional bloggers continued their positional power rankings this week with a look at left…Read More

The Jeff Backus Enigma

Football is an extremely tough game to evaluate, especially from a fan’s perspective, and most…Read More