Pride Of Detroit 2 hours ago
On Paper: Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens
Our statistical-based preview breaks down the important matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens. After a huge setback in their NFC North lead, the Detroit Lions (7-6) look to rebound against the Baltimore Ravens (7-6). The Ravens are clinging to playoff hopes, in the form of the AFC wild-card race. Baltimore currently holds the final playoff spot, but the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are nipping at their heels. This is a wildly important game for both teams. So let's not waste any more time and head to the charts. Lions pass offense (3rd) vs....
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press 2 hours ago
Lions' Calvin Johnson on Matt Elam: 'He's a rookie, he'll learn'
Calvin Johnson responded today to the Detroit media about the comments made by Ravens’ safety Matt Elam that he’s “pretty old.” “Sometimes you keep your mouth shut,’’ Johnson said. “He’s a rookie he’ll learn.’’ When will he learn? “Hopefully...
Pride Of Detroit 3 hours ago
One for the road: Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens
Take a look back at the history between the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, as well as Detroit's only victory in the series. In what's become the most important game of the season for the Detroit Lions up to this point, they'll face the Baltimore Ravens, a franchise that's traveled to the Motor...
Detroit Free Press 4 hours ago
Lions practice: Houston remains out; cornerback depth an issue
The Baltimore Ravens have a big-armed quarterback and two deep-threat receivers, and Monday night at Ford Field they'll be playing against a short-handed secondary with serious injury questions at cornerback.
Pride Of Detroit 8 hours ago
Lions notes: Calvin Johnson responds to Matt Elam's comments
Lions notes looks at Calvin Johnson's response to Matt Elam, Nate Burleson and much more. After being called "pretty old" by Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam earlier in the week, Calvin Johnson provided a response on Thursday: Calvin johnson laughed about matt elam's old comment said 'I am getting kind of old I can show him that old-man strength' — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) December 12, 2013 Calvin Johnson on conference call: 'Just safeties, nothing extraordinary. Those are definitely guys we can make plays on.' — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) December 12, 2013 Johnson usually...
Grand Rapids Press 2 hours ago
Calvin Johnson on Ravens' Matt Elam: 'We got to test him out'
Calvin Johnson says he didn't even know who Matt Elam was until this week. He does now. And he's calling his shot right now.
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press 5 hours ago
Detroit Lions: Chris Houston, Darius Slay still out
ALLEN PARK — Five of the Lions who missed Thursday’s practice returned on Friday including running back Reggie Bush (calf) and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder). The only two missing were Chris Houston (toe) and Darius Slay who had knee surgery a week ago. Also returning were Louis Delmas who always practices on Thursday and Friday is basically a Thursday with the schedule changed due to Monday night football; Israel Idonije (knee) and John Wendling who was out Thursday with an illness. The Lions (7-6) are preparing to play the Baltimore Ravens (7-6) on Monday Night Football...
Detroit Free Press 5 hours ago
Lions calling for 'blue out' for Monday Night Football vs. Ravens
The Detroit Lions are calling for fans to wear blue apparel all day Monday and at Ford Field for Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions also are asking Detroit buildings to keep their offices and building lights on that night during the nationally televised game, and for buildings...
Kyle Meinke / Grand Rapids Press 12 hours ago 
Cody Wilson was a youth pastor working out with high school kids when the Detroit Lions signed him
Last week, Cody Wilson was a full-time youth pastor at Kensington Community Church in Troy. This week, he plays receiver for the Detroit Lions. Not a bad week.
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Detroit Free Press 1 hour ago
Sports Illustrated writer: Lions talented, Megatron humble (video)
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett speaks with Sports Illustrated's Austin Murphy, who's writing a profile of Calvin Johnson.
Justin Rogers / Grand Rapids Press 1 hour ago 
NFL doesn't fine Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley for roughing Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles
Fairley was hit with a questionable roughing the passer call against Foles early in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 34-20 loss.
Justin Rogers / Grand Rapids Press 10 hours ago 
Return man Jeremy Ross wastes little time proving his value to Detroit Lions
Ross has been electric since taking over the team's return duties. He's averaging 17.9 yards on punts and has already scored two special teams touchdowns.
Detroit Free Press 17 hours ago
Suh: Monday night vs. Ravens 'definitely must-win for us'
The Lions have a slight cushion and still control their own destiny in the playoff race. But defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said Thursday that Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens is a must-win situation.
Detroit Free Press 22 hours ago
Flacco, Ravens regain their crunch-time confidence
The Ravens are 1-5 on the road this season and begin their three-game stretch to end the regular season with a Monday night trip to face the 7-6 Detroit Lions, who are tied with the Chicago Bears atop the NFC North.
Detroit Free Press 23 hours ago
Lions' Reggie Bush misses practice, expects to participate Friday
Bush, who missed Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles because of a strained calf muscle, intends to play on Monday night when the Lions host the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field.
Detroit Free Press Dec 12, 2013
Bush, Houston among those sitting out Lions practice
The Detroit Lions returned to practice today but were without running back Reggie Bush, even though he said Wednesday that he expects to play Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens.
Kyle Meinke / Grand Rapids Press Dec 12, 2013 
Reggie Bush, Ezekiel Ansah absent as Detroit Lions begin preparations for Monday Night Football
The Detroit Lions tailback missed practice Thursday, the team's first since Bush pulled his calf muscle during warmups for Sunday's game in Philadelphia. He didn't play in the game. But Bush maintained this week that he expected to play Monday against the Baltimore Ravens.
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Dec 12, 2013
Detroit Lions: Reggie Bush, 6 others don't practice
ALLEN PARK — Even though Reggie Bush expects to play on Monday he did not practice Thursday. The Detroit Lions running back was one of seven Lions who were sidelined for the first practice in preparation for their Monday Night Football game against the Baltimore Ravens. Bush injured his calf in practice last week, then slipped in the snow in pre-game warmups Sunday and aggravated it. Others missing Thursday were: Darius Slay who had knee surgery on Friday; Chris Houston; Ezekiel Ansah who injured his shoulder Sunday; Louis Delmas who routinely sits out the first practice each week;...
Baltimore Sun Dec 12, 2013
Baltimore Sun staff picks for the Ravens-Lions game
The Baltimore Sun's experts make their predictions for the Week 15 game between the Ravens and Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Detroit News Dec 12, 2013
Lions miss key players at practice, but there's an extra day to get ready
Sitting out were safeties Louis Delmas (knee) and John Wendling (unknown), and cornerbacks Chris Houston (foot) and Darius Slay (knee). Also out were defensive ends Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) and Israel Idonije (knee), and running back Reggie Bush (calf).
