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The hard hits and good times of Zack Follett (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:06 PST

It was hidden beneath the pure organizational debaclizations of the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions, but a...

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

The Lions need to get one offensive weapon back. They need to get another one in gear.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has missed two games with a right knee injury. He was able to practice this week, however, and coach Jim Schwartz said on Friday that Johnson will be listed as questionable to play Sunday at Seattle.

Johnson sounded somewhat optimistic midweek that he would be able to return against the Seahawks.

"We're going to just be careful, do what I can do," Johnson said. "As long as I don't have any setbacks, I think it'll look brighter for Sunday."

Johnson said he felt no pressure to return because of the Lions' struggles on offense without him. But the Lions need him back not only because of the plays he makes, but because of how he opens up the offense...

Lions coach Jim Schwartz hoping WR Johnson, RB Smith will play against Seattle (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:00 PST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

Lions coach hoping Johnson, Smith can play Sunday (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:45 PST

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle. Johnson has missed Detroit's past two games with a sore right knee but practiced all week. Smith, who injured a shoulder in last weekend's 17-10 loss to St.

Lions likely to have WR Johnson and RB Smith back Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:28:12 PST

It's looking like Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be both back...

Sinking Seahawks could always be worse (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:35 PST

By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer

Jim Mora gives same message to Seahawks he gave his 2004 Falcons: Don't give up (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:42:00 PST

RENTON, Wash. - Jim Mora is crafting more messages than wins right now.

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:16:27 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Rams' struggles can't keep Jackson's reputation as top back from growing (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:00 PST

ST. LOUIS - Posting on his Twitter account Sunday night, SJ39, Steven Jackson said aches and pains from a big day against the Detroit Lions were "starting to get to me."

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1 (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST

Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .

Lost identity contributing to Giants' woes (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 PST

An over-reliance on the pass and inability to dominate on defense are culprits of the three-game skid.

Okay, who's booing Matthew Stafford? (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:30:11 PST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was heckled and jeered as he left the field after the Lions' loss...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Lions try to regroup after latest disaster, await word on WR Johnson's injury (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:29:00 PST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Jim Schwartz doesn't want his Detroit Lions to play an overly conservative offence.

Lions try to regroup after latest disaster (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:04:55 PST

Jim Schwartz doesn't want his Detroit Lions to play an overly conservative offense. Without Calvin Johnson, he doesn't think he has much of a choice. Even with a bye week to prepare and the return of rookie quarterback Matt Stafford, the Lions (1-6) couldn't move the ball consistently against the hapless St.

Counting down the worst teams in the NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:55 PST

The 2009 NFL season has been more about disparity than parity. This isn't because the top of the league is so...

Favre lets maestro performance do his talking (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:04:00 PST

Brett Favre was very diplomatic after completing a sweep of the Packers in his emotional return to Lambeau.

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

Cry, Whine and Moan: The Buccaneers are left to wallow alone (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:57:53 PST

"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Rams snap winless start with 17-10 win vs. Lions in game as awful as advertised (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:19:00 PST

DETROIT - The St. Louis Rams beat the Detroit Lions in each phase to snap their 17-game losing streak.

Yuck: Rams beat Lions 17-10 in battle of bad teams (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:32:28 PST

The St. Louis Rams beat the Detroit Lions in each phase to snap their 17-game losing streak. Offense. Defense. Special teams. Coaching. Steven Jackson's 25-yard touchdown run with 1:38 left lifted the Rams to a 17-10 win Sunday over Detroit. "As a rookie I said, 'That was an ugly win,' and I got chewed out," Jackson said.

Rams end 17-game winless streak (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:21:36 PST

The Detroit Lions have now put an end to two unbelievable losing streaks this season -- their own, and St.

Lions welcome back quarterback Stafford, leave Johnson inactive against Rams (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:48:00 PST

DETROIT - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams.

Lions' Stafford in and Calvin Johnson out vs. Rams (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:38:28 PST

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams. Dennis Northcutt replaced Johnson in Detroit's lineup Sunday. Stafford missed two games with an injured right knee. He was able to rest last week because Detroit had a bye. The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft threw three touchdowns and six interceptions in his first four games.

Detroit Lions hope to extend St. Louis Rams' 17-game losing streak (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:33:00 PST

DETROIT - Somebody's got to win, right?