Sports Illustrated: Matthew Stafford is the second-best QB in the NFL right now
According to one analyst, Stafford is still the second-best quarterback in the league right now. Only Tom Brady is better.
Lions gunner Don Carey is touring Metro Detroit after release of new book
It has been a remarkable journey for Carey, a Grand Rapids native who is in his seventh year with the Detroit Lions.
With Matthew Stafford sidelined, Jake Rudock gets in some valuable work
Coach Jim Caldwell called for one last practice before players headed into some badly needed off time. And players like Rudock got some quality reps they typically don't get during the regular practice week.
Lions punter Sam Martin activated from non-football injury list
ALLEN PARK -- Sam Martin is back. The Detroit Lions activated their top punter Tuesday morning, and he was on the practice field a few minutes later for the first time since June. Martin has been on the non-football injury...
Matthew Stafford, Anthony Zettel, Glover Quin among 10 starters missing practice
Sam Martin practiced for the first time since the summer. And it seemed he was about the only guy practicing.
Matthew Stafford: 'The QB of this team will fight 'til 3 zeroes are on the clock'
Even as the hits added up, and the offensive linemen went out, and the scoreboard got ever more lopsided, he never entertained the idea of coming out.
Oct 16, 2017
Jamal Agnew giveth, and Jamal Agnew taketh away
Bob Quinn couldn't help but rave about Agnew's potential as a return man. He also cautioned that the San Diego product would require time to develop. He was right on both accounts.
The Lions need Taylor Decker, and they need him right now
There is no question who is the Detroit Lions' most indispensable player. And there's little question who is No. 2. Not anymore.
Inside the locker room: '(Bleep) Aaron Rodgers'
There weren't many guys saying a whole lot. The frustration was palpable. Especially when someone asked Nevin Lawson about that silver lining -- Aaron Rodgers suffering a broken clavicle that could end his season.
Jim Caldwell does little to explain why DE Cornelius Washington didn't play
Facing a dynamic running game Sunday in New Orleans, you'd figure a player like that would be needed. Instead, the Lions chose not to dress him at all.
Lions gutted by injuries to some of their biggest names, causing confusion
Safety Glover Quin (brain), receiver Golden Tate (shoulder) and left tackle Greg Robinson (ankle) were among the notable players who could not return because of injuries, while others like right tackle Rick Wagner and quarterback Matthew Stafford played through ailments of their own.
Quick observations from the Lions' wild, mistake-riddled loss in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- Matthew Stafford opened the game by fumbling the ball in his own end zone. New Orleans fell on it for an easy touchdown. For the Detroit Lions, there was nowhere to go but up from there. Then...
Watch Golden Tate spin and flip into the end zone for a 45-yard TD
Golden Tate said he probably wouldn't flip into the end zone again. What a beautiful lie that was.
Lions lose T.J. Lang, their hottest offensive lineman
With Matthew Stafford slowed by an ankle injury, the Detroit Lions need to protect their star quarterback more than ever.
