Grand Rapids Press Dec 5, 2013
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson still dominating Pro Bowl balloting; Matthew Stafford 7th among QBs
The fan vote makes up one third of the selection process with coaches and players getting equal input.
philly.com Dec 5, 2013
Overlooking Stafford would not be smart
Only two men in the NFL have thrown more touchdown passes than Detroit's Matthew Stafford this season and their names are Peyton Manning and Drew Brees. That's a pretty good quarterback story even if few people in these parts are talking about it as the Eagles prepare for Sunday's big game with the Lions at Lincoln Financial Field.
Detroit News Dec 5, 2013
Matthew Stafford spreads the wealth in Lions' passing attack
Quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't bother to wait for Christmas; he's been in a giving mood all season. Five different players have 30 or more receptions.
Pride Of Detroit Nov 30, 2013
Inside the numbers: Lions dominate Packers on Thanksgiving
A look at the Detroit Lions' recipe for success on Thanksgiving. It was no secret going into Thanksgiving that the Green Bay Packers have been struggling on defense as of late. They've been getting gashed both through the air and on the ground, and that was once again the case on Thanksgiving when they took on the Detroit Lions. The Lions used a very balanced attack to tear apart the Green Bay defense. Detroit finished with 561 total yards, 320 of which came through the air. Matthew Stafford went 22 for 35 for 330 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, and his top receiver was Calvin...
Detroit Free Press Nov 29, 2013
Lions report card: Mostly A's in win over Packers
B Matthew Stafford put up good numbers Thursday, completing 22 of 35 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns.
FFChamps.com Nov 28, 2013
Stafford Stays Hot In Week 13
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns with three turnovers (two interceptions, one fumble) Thursday against the Packers.Fantasy Spin:Stafford picked up his first career win against Green Bay and Detroit's first win on Thanksgiving since 2003. The QB has turned the football over seven times over his last two games but he's also thrown for 627 yards and six touchdowns.
Mile High Report Nov 28, 2013
Thanksgiving Day Open Thread
New to Mile High Report? Sign up here and join the discussion! Happy Turkey day everyone! Sorry for the late game thread, but enjoy today's festivities! As for me, Matthew Stafford is killing my chances of making the playoffs in the cash league I play in. Dude is a turnover machine! Two weeks after I trade for Dez Bryant to make a desperate comeback to make the playoffs too! Anyway, I absolutely love football on Thanksgiving!
Rotoworld Nov 28, 2013
Stafford, Lions dismantle Rodgers-less Pack - Matthew Stafford (QB) Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-35 passes for 330 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Detroit's 40-10, Week 13 walloping of the Packers.
Grand Rapids Press Nov 26, 2013
Detroit Lions hold their players meeting, Reggie Bush clears the air on Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford perked some ears this week when he countered Reggie Bush's proposal to have a players-only meeting. He said it wasn't needed. But it appears that meeting occurred anyway -- at least, of sorts.
Grand Rapids Press Nov 26, 2013
Detroit Lions second look: Pressure, not mechanics, primary cause for Matthew Stafford's struggles
Stafford didn't always make the best decisions or accurate throws against the Bucs, but his problem wasn't unforced breakdowns in his mechanics.
Acme Packing Company Nov 26, 2013
Packers vs. Lions: Q&A with Pride of Detroit
Sean Yuille of SB Nation's Detroit Lions blog Pride of Detroit answers our questions about Matthew Stafford, finding a compliment to Calvin Johnson, and what he expects from Packers vs. Lions. For Thanksgiving, the Packers meet NFC North leading Detroit for the second time this season. Sean Yuille of Pride of Detroit was kind enough to answer some questions about the Lions and provide some insight into their strengths and weaknesses. APC: After 11 games, what's the prevailing notion regarding Matthew Stafford's season? Has he finally reached his potential, or is there still some steps he...
Detroit News Nov 26, 2013
Lions QB Matthew Stafford shouldering the blame
He said, repeatedly, that it starts with him. After going 3-for-16 in the second half against Pittsburgh, he was 26-of-46 for 297 yards against Tampa with four interceptions. Stafford has had had five interceptions in that span.
Detroit Free Press Nov 25, 2013
Stafford's turnovers spike plaguing Lions' now tenuous playoff hopes
Matthew Stafford played like one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL the first half of the season, racking up yards, taking good care of the football and leading the Lions to victories. But over the last month, Stafford has fallen into some old bad habits, and the Lions have struggled because of it.
Grand Rapids Press Nov 25, 2013
Matthew Stafford contradicts Reggie Bush, says Detroit Lions don't need players-only meeting
Reggie Bush and Nate Burleson, two of the Detroit Lions' foremost leaders, say a players-only meeting is needed. Matthew Stafford, their quarterback, say it's not.
Detroit News Nov 25, 2013
Lions' Matthew Stafford shoots down idea of team meeting: 'We're ready to go'
Stafford's feeling was — and it was echoed by coach Jim Schwartz — that things like players-only meetings are an indication of panic. The Lions, Stafford said, are far from panicking, even after losses to the Steelers and Buccaneers.
