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The Detroit Lions are an NFL football team based in Detroit, Michigan. The team was established in 1929 as the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans, but moved to Detroit in 1934, where they were renamed the Lions.

The Lions play in the NFC's North Division. Their division rivals are the Chicago Bears, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Green Bay Packers. Their home stadium is Ford Field, which opened in 2002.

The Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. In fact, they have only won a single playoff game since 1957. This had led to a deep sense of frustration among the Lions faithful, and a great deal of hostility towards the organization in the local press.

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  • Thanksgiving Game Under Siege


    Detroit Athletic Co. BlogAuthority Authority: 127
    It has been rumored for some time now, but the City of Detroit must acknowledge the reality that the Thanksgiving Classic is under siege from the NFL. In a league where great traditions have been altered and tweaked for greater revenue, there is no doubting that the league will take a look into Detroit’s ...
    1 hour ago
  • Packers Overpower Lions in Thanksgiving Tilt


    The Inquisitr EntertainmentAuthority Authority: 746
    Detroit, MI (AHN) -Detroit Lions hit Donald Lee on a seven-yard touchdown pass and added two more scoring tosses, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 34-12 rout of the Detroit Lions Thursday. He finished 28 of 39 passing for 348 yards and a rating of 124.7. Donald Driver had seven catches for 142 yards and a ...
    6 hours ago
  • Tough To a Fault: Matthew Stafford Should Not Have Played Thursday


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    Football is a game centered around toughness. Teammates and coaches respect it. Fans love it. Players themselves are determined to show it. Matthew Stafford is one tough dude. He proved as much last Sunday when he willed the Lions to a comeback 38-37 win, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass with a separated AC ...
    7 hours ago
  • After Proving Hes For Real, Stafford Proves He Needs Help


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    For all the talk about Schwartz using the Thanksgiving Day game as a rallying point, the result was the same.  For all his talk about how this game meant something, the result was the same. Here we are, Lions and NFL fans alike, on a Thanksgiving evening, after sitting through another Turkey Day stinker where the ...
    7 hours ago
  • Nicholas J. Cotsonika | GB 34, Detroit 12: This is reality: Stafford is still a work in progress


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    Matthew Stafford was supposed to overcome his separated left shoulder, defend Detroits Thanksgiving tradition, lead the Lions to victory, put a turkey on every table and heal the sick. Author: http://www.freep.com/article/20091126/SPORTS01/91126025/1049/rss14
    8 hours ago
  • Rodgers Throws 3 TD’s, Packers Embarrass Lions 34-12


    Packers GabAuthority Authority: 129
    Thanksgiving Day seems to treat the Detroit Lions like redheaded stepchildren. Perhaps the Lions playing on the last Thursday of every November is a punishment for being perennially one of the worst teams in the NFL; I honestly don’t know. Thursday pitted the Green Bay Packers as they visited Ford Field to take on ...
    8 hours ago
  • Lions Offense Underwhelming, Packers In A Rout 34-12


    Lions GabAuthority Authority: 126
    Thanksgiving Day seems to treat the Detroit Lions like redheaded stepchildren. Perhaps the Lions playing on the last Thursday of every November is a punishment for being perennially one of the worst teams in the NFL; I honestly don’t know. Thursday pitted the Green Bay Packers as they visited Ford Field to take on ...
    8 hours ago
  • Bob Wojnowski: Reality hits Lions again in a hurry


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    You cant force it. Thats the latest lesson for Matthew Stafford, and the oldest lesson for the Lions. You cant force throws, kid, not in the NFL. Author: http://www.detnews.com/article/20091126/OPINION03/911260441/1126/rss14
    8 hours ago
  • Rodgers’ 3 TD’s Help Packers Declaw Lions 34-12


    NFL Gridiron GabAuthority Authority: 517
    Thanksgiving Day seems to treat the Detroit Lions like redheaded stepchildren. Perhaps the Lions playing on the last Thursday of every November is a punishment for being perennially one of the worst teams in the NFL; I honestly don’t know. Thursday pitted the Green Bay Packers as they visited Ford Field to take on ...
    8 hours ago
  • Caribbean quartet performs at NFL half-time show


    IslandistaAuthority Authority: 127
    Feeling so proud to be from the Caribbean today. The Caribbean quartet of Hal Linton, Melanie Fiona, Shontelle and Vita Chambers performed as part of the half-time show today at the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at the Ford Field in Detroit. The four were part of a six-artiste set ...
    9 hours ago
  • A Thanksgiving Football Postcard with Uncle Sam


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    Happy Thanksgiving from a turn-of-the-century c. 1907-1915 Uncle Sam! Our readers know of our penchant for unusual vintage postcards, and this one is a winner with its patriotic red, white and blue motif, combined with Uncle Sam ready for the kick-off, football in hand. The artist signed antique post card (Percy, ...
    9 hours ago
  • Thanksgiving NFL: Packers win 34-12 over Lions


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    DETROIT (AP)—Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.Detroit (2-9) lost its sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record, and had an ...
    9 hours ago
  • Packers Spoil Detroits Holiday Party


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    by FanHouse Newswire Filed under: Lions , Packers DETROIT (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects. The Lions lost their sixth straight game on ...
    9 hours ago
  • Packers rip Lions for third straight win (AP)


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    9 hours ago
  • Just Like Old Times, Packers Beat Lions


    Total Packers | Green Bay Packers news, analysis, commentary, and videoAuthority Authority: 141
    Or maybe just like last time.The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34-12, in a game reminiscent of the last time the two teams met in October. The game wasn’t really in doubt at any point, but the Packers hardly looked dominant against an opponent that was clearly overmatched.That was less due to the [...]
    9 hours ago
  • Northcutt Led Lions Receivers


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    Lions WR Dennis Northcutt led all team receivers with 51 receiving yards on two catches. SOURCE: NFL.COM
    9 hours ago

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  • Stafford Off The Mark


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    Lions QB Matthew Stafford has a touchdown toss against the Packers, but also has three interceptions through three quarters. SOURCE: NFL.COM
    11 hours ago
  • Happy Thanksgiving


    Drive and DishAuthority Authority: 108
    Drive and Dish would like to wish a happy Thanksgiving to all our readers. Its become a Thanksgiving tradition to spend the afternoon watching the moribund Detroit Lions lose another game (it doesnt matter what year it is, the Lions are always terrible), but we ask the following question: why waste the day watching ...
    11 hours ago
  • Halftime in Detroit


    The Nosebleeds NFL BlogAuthority Authority: 135
    Weve got a 13-7 game going in Detroit with the Packers out in front. And Ive eaten so much that Im about ready to vomit. Aaron Rodgers had a huge first half. Rodgers was 17-25 for 204 yards and a touchdown pass to Donald Lee. Matt Stafford was 8-16 for 64 yards and a TD along with 2 interceptions. Stafford was ...
    12 hours ago

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