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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson looks to haul in 2,000-yard milestone in season finale

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

Calvin Johnson's record-setting season comes to an end Sunday. The only thing left for him to do is become the first receiver in NFL history to reach 2,000 yards in a season. He needs 108 yards against the Bears to reach the mark.

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

The Lions made a last-minute move to add defensive tackle depth for Sunday's game against the Bears. The team signed Jimmy Saddler-McQueen from the practice squad to the active roster and placed Sammie Hill (toe) on injured reserve.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Will Bynum had 25 points and 10 assists, leading another spirited performance by the Detroit bench, and the Pistons beat the short-handed Miami Heat 109-99 on Friday night despite 35 points by LeBron James.

ESPN.com

Our Wild Week 17 was so busy that we never got a chance to circle back on the historic Week 16 of Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. So on this final Saturday morning of the NFL regular season, let's follow up on two noteworthy angles. First, we sho…

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

For those who are already writing rookie Ronnell Lewis off as a wasted fourth-round pick, you might want to hold off for a bit.

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

Josh Katzenstein of The Detroit News breaks down Sunday's Lions-Bears game at Ford Field.