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SLR Game Balls: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

This is the spot where I recognize a few Detroit Lions each week for their contributions whether it be in a losing or winning situation. At least, that is what I have done until this week. Sometimes the…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your fingertips each morning. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s scan the savanna together. Clipped from:…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your fingertips each morning. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s scan the savanna together. Clipped from:…Read More

Detroit Lions’ Win Reassures Motown Faithful

Admit it: no matter what your commitment level is to the Honolulu Blue, you had some doubt about what was going to happen Sunday against the Denver Broncos following two straight losses. If you’re…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

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Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: Lions Lose Again

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda. The Detroit Lions stumbled thorough their second consecutive loss at Ford Field.…Read More

Detroit Lions Fall Flat Against San Francisco 49ers

San Francsico 49ers 25, Detroit Lions 19 (box score) This game had all the classic signs of a letdown…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

Are the Lions the next 1999 Rams?

Seeing the St. Louis Rams on Monday night takes me back.  Back to the last time we last saw the Lions…Read More

No Fluke: Opener Proves Lions Are For Real

So, winning on the road at Tampa isn’t really that impressive.  It’s not like Lions beat…Read More

An Analysis of the Detroit Lions Final Roster has Few Surprises

Gone are the years when fans were ardently waiting for the Detroit Lions’ final cuts.  The businessman…Read More

Titus Young to Start for Detroit Lions, Eight Players Inactive Against Buffalo

Nate Burleson opened a would from an elbow procedure he had a few weeks back and is being held out of…Read More

Detroit Lions Announce 2010 Team Awards

The luncheon may have been held to kick off the 2011 season but the Detroit Lions took some time to look…Read More

Scratching the Fantasy Itch: Detroit Lions

It is very interesting looking at the fantasy football information that is available right now.  If…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

The Detroit Lions Then and Now: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Then and Now is a SideLion Report mini-series in which we look at each position group from the 0-16 season…Read More

Detroit Free Press Proves How Thin Detroit Lions Content Has Become

Well, yeah, this lockout thing is fun. Or not. With no real football being played and organized team…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

Why Make a Big Deal About NFL Players Enjoying their Time During the Lockout?

Some of the most frustrating silliness of the NFL lockout is the increased scrutiny on each word a player…Read More