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Report: Devin Hester Not Expected to Face Detroit Lions

Zac Snyder — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:05:27 +0000

Despite not practicing at all this week, the Chicago Bears listed Devin Hester as questionable to face the Lions. Reports out of Chicago today suggest that the ankle injury will not allow him to play.

Wide receiver Devin Hester (ankle) did not practice Friday and was listed as questionable, but he is not expected to play Sunday.

The absence of the NFL’s all-time leader in kick-return touchdowns will impact special teams, but coach Lovie Smith is confident in Hester’s backups.

That’s good news for the Lions, especially with injury-riddled special teams units of their own. Earl Bennett and Johnny Knox figure to fill in as kick and punt returners this week.

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Jason Hanson to Blame for Ryan Donahue’s Injury

Zac Snyder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:26:27 +0000

Yes, the post title is admittedly harsh but there is some truth in it. Jason Hanson didn’t take part in kicking drills due to stitches in his knee. That forced punter Ryan Donahue into action and it was reportedly in those drills that he injured his quad. The ESPN NFC North blog adds on to a tweet from Dave Birkett:

Reportedly suffered while attempting field goals RT: @davebirkett: Lions P Ryan Donahue has a quad strain. Lions will work out punters today

Yesterday, the Lions brought Rhys Lloyd and Shayne Graham in for a look in case Hanson isn’t able to kick this weekend and now they have to work out punters today.

Do I need to remind you that the Lions face Devin Hester this week?

Donahue isn’t practicing today but there is some good news concerning Jason Hanson, he’s kicking today.

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Detroit Lions: Playing the Blame Game

Zac Snyder — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:00:54 +0000

The Detroit Lions experienced (relatively) smooth sailing through the first five weeks of the season. A week six visit from the San Francisco 49ers resulted in the team’s first loss.

While there is plenty of blame to go around, this is your chance to lay it on what you believe is the primary culprit.

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Feel free to explain or discuss “the blame game” with a comment.

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