Detroit Lions News and Rumors
Bob Wojnowski: Lions are nothing specialBob Wojnowski, detnews.com This makes no sense. The Lions were disgusted by their breakdowns last week, so they went out and replayed the same stinkin' scenario all over again. What, just to make sure it doesn't work? |
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Lions special teams coach's job safeSep 30, 2012
Chris McCosky , detnews.com First things first: Lions special teams coordinator Danny Crossman's job is secure. "That's not a consideration," coach Jim Schwartz said when asked if there might be changes to the coaching staff. |
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Matt Loede, lionsgab.com Football is a game of three phases – offense, defense and special teams. Sunday the Lions learned the hard way that if you don’t play well on special teams, it could cost you a win. Percy Harvin and Marcus Sherels of the Vikings were happy to play the… |
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Lions' offense can't find rhythmSep 30, 2012
Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Through four games this season, the Lions have often stalled on drives and settling for field goals or no points when touchdowns seemed imminent. |
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Tom Brady Says "Fuck You, Bitches" And The Bengals Win Gangnam Style: Your Sunday NFL GIF RoundupSep 30, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com This is where we'll be stashing the best GIFs from Week 4—from Percy Harvin returning a kickoff for the first touchdown of the day to, in all likelihood, Michael Vick breaking a rib. The day is done, except for the Eagles and Giants, so let's take a loo… |
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Chris McCosky, detnews.com Pettigrew sat in front of his locker for a long, long time after Sunday's loss. He was the Lions' leading receiver, but all the questions were about the one he dropped — in the end zone in the second quarter. |
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Return TDs help Vikings top Lions, move to 3-1Sep 30, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown and Marcus Sherels scored on a punt return early in the third, helping the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20-13 Sunday. |
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Vikings defense gets tough with LionsSep 30, 2012
Rod Beard , detnews.com With a seven-point lead on the last play of the game, the Vikings defense only needed to stop the Lions from going 56 yards for a potential tying score. They ended up sacking quarterback Matthew Stafford and escaping with a 20-13 victory. |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Harvin caught the opening kickoff in the far left side of the end zone, but decided to take it out. He ran forward a bit before moving laterally to avoid the Lions coverage unit, and he found plenty of open space. |
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Vikings amazingly move to 3-1Sep 30, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Through four weeks, the Vikings have matched their entire win total for the 2011 season. They got to three victories on Sunday with a 20-13 win over the Lions in Detroit, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Lions and moving to 1-0 in the division… |
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Wrap-up: Vikings 20, Lions 13Sep 30, 2012
A few thoughts on Minnesota's 20-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Ford Field: What it means: The Minnesota Vikings are 3-1 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC North, pending the Chicago Bears' outcome Monday night at the Dalla… |
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Ricardo Silva gets start at safety for LionsSep 30, 2012
Associated Press, detnews.com That the Lions activated Ricardo Silva from the practice squad wasn't much of a surprise. That Silva was in the starting lineup against the Vikings, however, was a mild surprise. |
