Barry Sanders Wins “Madden NFL 25″ Cover Vote
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders will be on the cover of Madden NFL 25 after he beat out Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in a nationwide vote.
Sanders took home 58 percent of the more than 700,00 v…
Calvin Johnson Breaks Single-Season Receiving Yards Record
Leon Halip /Getty Images(DETROIT) — Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson made history Saturday night.
Johnson caught a 26-yard pass from Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter of the Lions game versus the Atlanta Falcons, breaking Jerry Rice’s single…
NFL Preview: Falcons at Lions
Jeff Gross/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — With two games to go in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons still have a lot to play for.
The Falcons (12-2) can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs Saturday night by going into Ford Fi…
Lions’ Jim Schwartz: Blame Is on Me
Leon Halip/Getty Images(ALLEN PARK, Mich.) — It’s been a rough year for the Detroit Lions and for their fans. Fortunately, only two games remain in their season, but Lions head coach Jim Schwartz is making sure he takes all the blame for another…
Packers Blow By Lions
Tom Lynn /Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wis.) — In snowy conditions, the Green Bay Packers relied on their running game to beat the Detroit Lions.
Green Bay rushed for 140 yards in a 27-20 comeback win over the Lions on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.
Packer…
Calvin Johnson Suffering from Nerve Damage
Leon Halip/Getty Images(DETROIT) — Detroit Lions star wide receiver is having a tough 2012 season.
He announced Thursday that one of the reasons is that he suffered nerve damage in his hands in a September loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to t…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Jaguars Trade Receiver Mike Thomas to Lions
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Mike Thomas to the Detroit Lions for a mid-round 2013 draft pick.
Thomas, who is in his fourth NFL season, has caught 171 balls for 1,768 yards and six touchdow…
Bears Maul Lions 13-7 In Monday Night Clash
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Bears scratched and clawed their way to a 13-7 victory over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, improving to 5-1 on the season.
Quarterback Jay Cutler bruised his ribs in the second quarter after suff…
Titans Top Lions 44-41 in Overtime Thriller
Frederick Breedon/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 44-41 in a game that came down to the last play in overtime.
Titans kicker Rob Bironas broke a 41-41 tie by hitting a 26-yard field goal in overtime. …
Lions’ Receiver Calvin Johnson Voted As New Madden Cover Boy
Leon Halip/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Even though Detroit fans may not be leaping for joy, Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson was voted to grace the cover of “Madden NFL 2013″ after beating out Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.Johnson e…
Lions Reward Calvin Johson With Mega-Contract Extensinon
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(DETROIT) — The Detroit Lions have made sure that wide receiver Calvin Johnson continues to blossom into one of the best wide receivers in the NFL under their watch. Detroit has signed Johnson to a seven-year deal worth $13…
Lions Prepare For Wild-Card Showdown Against Saints
NFL/Detroit Lions / New Orleans Saints(NEW ORELANS) — The Detroit Lions will battle the New Orleans Saints in the Big Easy Saturday night in an NFC wild-card showdown.It will be the first time in playoff history that a game is going to feature two qua…