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[Fanhouse - AOL Sports Blog] - Special Teams Problems Lead to Another Steelers Shakeup

JJ Cooper — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:32:13 GMT

... so bad that the difference between them and the 31st kick coverage team (the Lions ) is the same as the difference from the Lions to the ninth-best unit in the ...

[The Philadephia Inquirer & Daily News] - Staff picks for Thursday's NFL games

the Daily News by the Daily News — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:41 GMT

... pirit of the holiday, Double V is thanksfully giving you three winners - the Lions plus 11 points over the Packers, the Raiders plus 14 points against the Cowb ...

[Detroit Free Press] - NFL ROUNDUP: Dolphins sign former Lion Alama-Francis

NEWS SERVICES — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:29:50 GMT

... -Francis, a second-round pick by Detroit in 2007, played in 19 games for the Lions over the past two seasons before he was released in September. The Dolphins ...

[The Detroit News] - Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson doubtful for Thanksgiving game

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:24:40 GMT

... FC offensive player of the week. Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes. ... The Lions signed defensive back Paul Pratt to their practice squad. Pratt played at th ...

[The Tribune-Review] - Cowboys, Lions nice fit with Thanksgiving

Mark Kaboly , Daily News Sports Editor Wednesday, November 25, 2009 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:42:45 GMT

... k part in a Thanksgiving Day game nearly every year from 1920-1952, beat the Lions in that game, 19-16. The Lions have gone on to play nearly every Thanksgivin ...

[Fanhouse - AOL Sports Blog] - Mangini Says Lions Faked Injuries to Slow Down Browns' Assault

Bruce Ciskie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:32:20 GMT

... the accusation against Monday. When pressed on if he was really accusing the Lions of faking injuries, Mangini said, "I'm saying there were a lot of them." The ...

[Detroit Lions Weblog] - Stafford and Johnson Miss Practice, Jerome Bettis on Stafford

Steve — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:55:30 GMT

... agree. He has joined the chorus of experts who point out the rare jewel the Lions got when they drafted Stafford in April: “Here’s Reason Number One to believ ...

[The Detroit News] - Matthew Stafford's jersey tears it up in the Hall of Fame

Associated Press — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:52:42 GMT

... Last Updated: November 24. 2009 11:02PM After just 10 games in the NFL, Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford is going into the Pro Football Hall of F ...

[Milwaukee Journal Sentinal] - Mistake-prone Bush gets shot at redemption

Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:40:49 GMT

... er Radio Network affiliates PACKERS : Schedule Roster Depth Chart 2009 Stats LIONS : Schedule Roster Depth Chart 2009 Stats MORE COVERAGE : Detroit Free Press ...

[Pride of Detroit] - Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson Miss Practice

Sean Yuille — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:27:33 GMT

... AP about 8 hours ago: In this photo taken on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs off the field after beating the Cleveland ...

[The Wayne Fontes Experience] - Blogpoll NFL Power Rankings - TWFEs Week 11 Ballot

Al Beaton — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:08:50 GMT

... Lions.And I'm still pissed over the NFL blackout policies...but that's another pos ...

[DETNEWS: Lions Blog] - Two miracles in one week might be too much for Stafford

(John Niyo) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:41:05 GMT

... ughed when a reporter asked, "Do you think you will?" As for the rest of the Lions' injuries, there's not a whole lot to laugh about. Calvin Johnson looks doub ...

[PackersNews.com] - Detroit Lions scouting report vs. Green Bay Packers greenbaypressgazette.com

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:48:49 GMT

... .” Even with Stafford and Johnson (39 receptions, 15.9 yards per catch), the Lions rank only No. 24 in the NFL in scoring. Without them, it’s a potential disas ...

[Detroit Free Press] - Dolphins sign former Lion Ikaika Alama-Francis

NEWS SERVICES — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:20:58 GMT

[Michigan Live] - Lions' Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson held out of practice

Tom Kowalski — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:17:04 GMT

... e. The Lions are listed as 11-point underdogs against the Packers. Stafford is not expect ...