Lions place G Stephen Peterman on injured reserve
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:47 PST)
The Detroit Lions have placed guard Stephen Peterman on the injured reserve list and signed wide receiver Eric Fowler off the practice squad. Peterman was Detroit's starting right guard in 2007 and 2008 and was signed to a five-year contract in February. He played in two games this season, including Sunday's 27-10 loss at Minnesota where he injured an ankle during the third period.

Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary injury
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:49:00 PST)
BEREA, Ohio - Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star Chris, dies after long battle with cancer
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:00 PST)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

Lions Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

This is their chance. If the Lions hope to win another game, they had better beat the Browns on Sunday. They're not going to have a better opportunity the rest of this season.

The Lions have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, especially against the pass. In a 27-10 loss Sunday at Minnesota, they allowed Brett Favre to heave deep balls to Sidney Rice. They gave up 10 plays of 20 yards or more.

But the Browns have scored only five offensive touchdowns all season, worst in the NFL, and have scored six points or fewer in six of their last eight games. In a 16-0 loss to Baltimore on "Monday Night Football," they didn't take shots down the field.

"Well, they're going to take them against us," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said.

Bad Bowl 2009: Lions and Browns seeking win No. 2
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:56 PST)
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST)
This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...

Lions sign CB DeAngelo Smith, put S Marquand Manuel on injured reserve
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:00 PST)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions put safety Marquand Manuel on injured reserve Wednesday because of a shoulder injury and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST)
RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

Browns' Cribbs not practising after being injured in Monday night loss
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:00 PST)
BEREA, Ohio - Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs is being kept out of practice for at least one day after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST)
New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Lions QB survived Vikings
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:46 PST)
The Detroit Lions came out of the 27-10 loss at Minnesota with several injuries. Rookie quarterback Matt Stafford wasn't one of them. Stafford was sacked three times and hit several more times Sunday as Minnesota's highly rated defensive line overran Detroit's pass protection. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said it is a concern.

Vikings realize penalties and turnovers can't happen against better competition
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:00 PST)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Adrian Peterson bulled through four Detroit Lions tacklers and hit the open field, nothing but green turf and the end zone in front of him.

Cry, Whine and Moan: Unfamiliar territory for the Steelers
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:55:03 PST)
"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Lions rookie Delmas out with infected tooth, jaw
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:50:47 PST)
Detroit Lions starting free safety Louis Delmas was held out of the lineup due to an infected tooth and jaw, and right guard Stephen Peterman was taken to the locker room on a cart with a leg injury in the third quarter against Minnesota. Delmas felt increasing discomfort during warmups before Sunday's game and was replaced by Marquand Manuel, who left in the third quarter with a shoulder...

Favre to Rice combination helps Vikings get past Lions 27-10 on Sunday
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:50:00 PST)
MINNEAPOLIS - Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn't afraid to fire a pass downfield.

Foote in Lions lineup, as expected
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:15:55 PST)
Middle linebacker Larry Foote is in the lineup for the Detroit Lions at Minnesota. Foote was listed as questionable this week because of a knee injury, but he has started every game since the beginning of the 2004 season, 89 straight. Starting outside linebacker Ernie Sims is out with a hamstring injury.