Detroit Lions

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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• N.F.L. Roundup: Mangini Raises Questions About Lions’ Injuries

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 912
  The Browns coach did not flatly accuse the Lions of cheating, but he noted the high number of defensive players who were helped from the field — only to return.
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• Matthew Staffords Finest Moment Temporarily Overshadows Lions Woes

  
  Bleacher Report - Front Page — Authority: 777
  What happened at Ford Field last Sunday was terrific. Other than the end result of the Detroit Lions winning a football game, there was the “coming out party” of hopeful franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford threw for 422 yards and an NFL rookie record five touchdowns. More importantly, he led the ...
  5 hours ago

• Moondog’s Champ & Chump of the Week – Twentieth Edition

  
  MoonDog Sports — Authority: 593
  Moondogs Twentieth Edition of Champ & Chump of the Week features the Cleveland Browns & Detroit Lions, along with the head coach of LSU Tigers, Les Miles.
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• Jim Schwartz blasts Eric Mangini on criticisms

  
  Beat the Sportsbook — Authority: 172
  Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini suggested Monday that Detroit faked injuries to slow down his teams no-huddle offense in the Lions 38-37 victory. Author: http://www.detnews.com/article/20091124/SPORTS0101/911240351/1126/rss14
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• Matthew Stafford unlikely to play against Packers

  
  Beat the Sportsbook — Authority: 172
  Fresh off a record-setting performance in a thrilling 38-37 win over the Browns on Sunday, Stafford is expected to miss Thursdays nationally-televised Thanksgiving game. Author: http://www.detnews.com/article/20091124/SPORTS0101/911240338/1126/rss14
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• Team Need4Sheed Podcast – West Coast Woes

  
  Need4Sheed.com — Authority: 570
  Our good friends Bennie and Jeff talk about what went wrong out West.  Is it panic time or can Detroit dig themselves out of the whole with or without Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton. Venting and more… Don’t forget please leave Bennie and Jeff your thoughts in the comments. They are waiting to hear what ...
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• 7 sports franchises not to be thankful for this season

  
  Guyism sports — Authority: 140
  There is a lot to be thankful for in today’s sports landscape. LeBron James may be the most physically gifted basketball player that the sport has ever seen. Stephen Strasburg can supposedly throw a baseball 103 mph. You can watch ALL of the NFL games at the same time with the Sunday Ticket! I think they still play ...
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• Calvin Johnson Doubtful for Thursday

  
  Fantasy Football - Free News, Cheatsheets, Tools, and Advice. Leagues and Games. — Authority: 460
  According to the Associated Press, Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) is “doubtful” to play on Thanksgiving against Green Bay. SOURCE: Associated Press
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• Mangini Says Lions Faked Injuries to Slow Down Browns Assault

  
  Back Porch FanHouse — Authority: 173
  by Bruce Ciskie Filed under: Browns , Lions , NFL Injuries There was little on Sunday that matched the drama of the Cleveland-Detroit showdown. Yes, two 1-8 teams gave us a gripping game filled with highlights and lowlights from both sides. After Matthew Stafford found Brandon Pettigrew for the ...
  9 hours ago

• Matthew Stafford May Not Play Vs Packers

  
  Fantasy Football - Free News, Cheatsheets, Tools, and Advice. Leagues and Games. — Authority: 460
  Lions quarterback Matt Stafford had a record-setting day in Sunday’s 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Detroit rookie probably won’t get a chance to repeat his accomplishments on Thanksgiving. SOURCE: YAHOO! SPORTS - NFL - DETROIT LIONS NEWS
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• Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford Unlikely to Play on Thanksgiving

  
  Bleacher Report - Front Page — Authority: 777
  John Niyo of the Detroit News reported today following Jim Schwartz Monday presser that quarterback Matthew Stafford has suffered an AC joint sprain (separation). If someone didnt see the play (thanks to a state-wide blackout), I highly suggest a trip over to NFL.com to see the replays. If you havent even heard of ...
  10 hours ago

• What Is This Strange Emotion?

  
  Armchair Linebacker — Authority: 131
  Indeed. My mood swings over the course of this season have been like that of a pregnant woman. I said it would be like this in the season preview and I was right. It has been ridiculous. One week I am blathering on about hope and the next week I am beating the war drums again and warning people to stay away ...
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• Eric Mangini not so sure those injured Detroit Lions were really injured

  
  Sports Pros(e) — Authority: 557
  A day after his team lost to the Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini wondered aloud if some of the injuries incurred by the winning team were really injuries. Mangini noted that several players that left the field with injuries later returned. Apparently his inner conspiracy theorist thinks this may ...
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• Mangini Cries Foul

  
  My Sports Rumors — Authority: 473
  What a surprise, Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini is crying foul after his team loss to the Detroit Lions. Mangini claims that the Lions faked injuries throughout the game to slow down his teams no huddle offense. Could that be the case? Yea, I’m sure teams have done this in the past but Mangini took ...
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• Williams Wanted Out – Now He’s the Cowboys Problem

  
  NFL Gridiron Gab — Authority: 518
  Roy Williams is an amazing talent with the size, speed and skills to be an elite receiver in the NFL. So why did the Detroit Lions give him up to the Dallas Cowboys for a first and a third? Lions fans know, and now the fans of “America’s Team” are learning for themselves. The guy can’t catch. Okay, maybe ...
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• The Legend of Matthew Stafford, Part I

  
  Back Porch FanHouse — Authority: 173
  by Dan Graziano Filed under: Browns , Lions , NFL Quarterbacks , NFL Analysis When youre the Detroit Lions and youre thinking about making Matthew Stafford the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, youre a quivering Jell-O mold of fear and trepidation. Is the kid smart enough? Is he strong enough? Is he ...
  13 hours ago

• Matthew Stafford Is The Man! But Not Really

  
  Total Packers | Green Bay Packers news, analysis, commentary, and video — Authority: 141
  The legend of Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford began yesterday.Stafford threw for five touchdowns and a rookie-record 422 yards, as the Lions rallied for a 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns. However, that isn’t quite the whole story.Stafford threw the game-winning touchdown pass with zero ...
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