http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:35:54 -0700 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:25:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Apparently-Drew-Stanton-isnt-a-viable-NFL-quarterback?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Drew Stanton: Not the answer, even as a backup. (AP Photo)If you merely look at the score of Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers, you would probably find it rather misleading. The score read 20-6 in favor of the Niners... NFL Lions Game reviews Calvin Johnson 49ers Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:25:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Apparently-Drew-Stanton-isnt-a-viable-NFL-quarterback?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d26-San-Francisco-49ers-Examiner-QA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Will Frank Gore run wild on Detroit (AP Photo)For a belated Christmas present, as promised here is my Q&A with the San Francisco 49ers Examiner. Sorry, no returns on this gift. Here are his answers to my five questions. For my five answers on his... NFL Lions Game previews 49ers Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d26-San-Francisco-49ers-Examiner-QA?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Week-16-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-San-Francisco-49ers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner We've seen the last of Stafford this season. (Icon SMI) With Christmas falling on Friday this year, here's this week's preview a day early. The Lions, who haven't won a road game in about, oh, 800 tries, are off to San Francisco to take on the 49ers.... NFL Lions Injuries Game previews Matthew Stafford 49ers Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:54:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Week-16-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-San-Francisco-49ers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Detroit-Lions-Christmas-list?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner I'd like the Lions to find Suh under their Christmas tree. (AP Photo)With Christmas around the corner, and the Lions in need of so many things, I figured I'd create a Christmas list for them. Of course, it won't be until the offseason that this list ... NFL Lions NFL Draft Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:47:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Detroit-Lions-Christmas-list?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Lions-keep-it-surprisingly-close-but-lose-to-Arizona?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Hey look! Drew Stanton! (AP Photo)It is hard to get a good read on the 2009 Detroit Lions. They beat a mediocre but not terrible Washington team, but then lost to an awful St. Louis team. They got completely obliterated last week by Baltimore, and I... NFL Lions Game reviews Cardinals Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:22:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Lions-keep-it-surprisingly-close-but-lose-to-Arizona?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Week-15-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Arizona-Cardinals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Not much hope for Culpepper and company this week. (AP Photo)I love football, and I am always excited for the NFL on Sundays, but right now the Lions season is leaving little to be excited for. At least last season there was the intrigue regarding wh... NFL Lions Game previews Cardinals Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:14:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Week-15-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Arizona-Cardinals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Stafford-likely-out-for-Sunday?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Without Stafford, a beat up offense gets worse. (Getty Images)Detroit offense of the future will likely be even less represented than expected this week, as Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play due to his shoulder injury. This isn't too surprising, ... NFL Lions Injuries Matthew Stafford Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:47:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d17-Stafford-likely-out-for-Sunday?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Things-get-worse-for-the-Lions?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner You won't be seeing Smith for the Lions the rest of the year. (AP Photo)It was bad enough losing 48-3 on Sunday for the Lions, but the game will negatively impact the team for the rest of the season, and perhaps into the next one. Kevin Smith is out ... NFL Lions Injuries Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:38:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Things-get-worse-for-the-Lions?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Lions-no-match-for-the-Ravens?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Rice ran at will against the Lions. (AP Photo)Last time out, the Lions caught the Cincinnati Bengals on an off week, and as such were able to keep the game close. This week, on the other hand, Detroit had the misfortune of playing a Baltimore Ravens ... NFL Lions Game reviews Daunte Culpepper Ravens Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:37:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Lions-no-match-for-the-Ravens?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Week-14-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Baltimore-Ravens?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Just throw it to Calvin, Daunte. (AP Photo)There doesn't really seem to be much mystery regarding the Lions' game this week. The only real question is how badly will they get beaten? They will be taking on the Ravens in Baltimore, without Matthew Sta... NFL Lions Game previews Ravens Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:57:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Week-14-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Baltimore-Ravens?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Matthew-Stafford-officially-out-for-Baltimore-game?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Ndamukong Suh as a Lion? A man can dream... (US Presswire)Well, not long after I wrote an article earlier today regarding Matthew Stafford's status for Sunday being up in the air, the news came down that Stafford will indeed be out for the upcoming g... NFL Lions Injuries Matthew Stafford Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:01:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Matthew-Stafford-officially-out-for-Baltimore-game?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Staffords-shoulder-still-bothering-him-hopefully-the-Lions-will-mercifully-rest-him?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner This man deserves a break. (AP Photo)It seems now that maybe, just maybe, Coach Schwartz will have the good sense to let Matthew Stafford rest his clearly injured shoulder. Of course, as Coach Schwartz is wont to do, he refuses to give out much infor... NFL Lions Injuries Matthew Stafford Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:06:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Staffords-shoulder-still-bothering-him-hopefully-the-Lions-will-mercifully-rest-him?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Lions-keep-it-close-with-the-Bengals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner All the fancy shades in the world can't help the Lions win. (Getty Images)Well, if you were expecting the Lions to get blown out, then Sunday's game against Cincinnati was probably not too disappointing for you. While the Bengals won, Detroit kept it... NFL Lions Game reviews Matthew Stafford Bengals Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:52:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Lions-keep-it-close-with-the-Bengals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Week-13-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Cincinnati-Bengals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Benson should be back and ready to run all over Detroit. (AP Photo)Today brought an excellent piece of sports related news, as during the 2010 World Cup draw (my second favorite sporting event where no sports actually take place, behind the NFL Draft... NFL Lions Game previews Bengals Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:14:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Week-13-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Cincinnati-Bengals?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Will-the-Lions-win-another-game?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Cutler's giant jersey hasn't cut down the picks. (Getty Images)Before the season, I had the Lions pegged for three wins. Of course, I had the Rams game marked down as a win, and that didn't work out. As such, the Lions currently sit at 2-9 with five... NFL Lions schedules Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:07:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Will-the-Lions-win-another-game?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Brandon-Pettigrew-out-for-the-season?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Pettigrew injured his knee and is done for the season. (AP Photo) Along with just downright poor play, injuries have been an issue this season for the Lions. We are all aware of Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford's various injuries, but now another ... NFL Lions Injuries Matthew Stafford Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:54:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Brandon-Pettigrew-out-for-the-season?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d26-Oh-thats-right-Matthew-Stafford-is-still-a-mistake-prone-rookie?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Matthew, your team is in the blue jerseys. (AP Photo)Matthew Stafford won the hearts of many a Lions fan with his performance in Detroit's win over the Cleveland Browns. His stature grew when he made the surprise start on Thanksgiving despite a shou... NFL Lions Game reviews Packers Matthew Stafford Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:41:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d26-Oh-thats-right-Matthew-Stafford-is-still-a-mistake-prone-rookie?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Week-12-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Green-Bay-Packers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner The Lions need Culpepper to step up big. (US Presswire)It seems like only yesterday I was writing my week 11 preview. Of course, that is because this a short week for the Lions as it is time for their annual Thanksgiving Day Game Extravaganza (becaus... NFL Lions Game previews Thanksgiving Packers Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:07:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Week-12-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Green-Bay-Packers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Things-Lions-fans-have-to-be-thankful-for?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner The future is bright for Matthew Stafford (US Presswire)Thanksgiving is almost upon us, so you know what that means. It is time to trot out that old standby article about what "X" has to be thankful for. Standing in for "X" today... NFL Lions Thanksgiving Matthew Stafford Calvin Johnson Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:14:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Things-Lions-fans-have-to-be-thankful-for?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Even-though-it-was-against-the-Brown-Lions-pull-off-awesome-win?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner Stafford is showing signs he'll be around for a long time. (AP Photo)Early on in Detroit's game against the Cleveland Browns, this was looking like it was going to be a very different article. The awful Browns and their five offensive touchdowns in t... NFL Lions Game reviews Matthew Stafford Calvin Johnson Browns Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:29:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Even-though-it-was-against-the-Brown-Lions-pull-off-awesome-win?cid=exrss-Detroit-Lions-Examiner