Lions QB Stafford wins AP Comeback Player honors

After missing most of the 2010 season, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the Associated Press comeback player of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors awards ceremony in Indianapolis.
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Lions’ Avril: ‘I definitely don’t want to be franchised’

Detroit defensive end Cliff Avril said Wednesday that he doesn’t want the Lions to use the franchise tag on him.
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Sapp tough on Suh, says Lions DT needs to work on technique

NFL Network’s Warren Sapp said Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh can blame his shoulder surgery and his own lack of improvement for his decreased production in 2011.
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Lions reportedly unsure if Best will be able to play again

The sad saga of Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best’s attempt to return from a concussion that ended his 2011 season, reportedly has taken another turn.
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Ford wouldn’t trade Stafford ‘for any quarterback in the league’

When coach Jim Schwartz was hired in 2009, he preached the importance of finding Detroit’s next Bobby Layne, a tribute to the Hall of Fame quarterback and perhaps a nod to superstition.
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Lions GM Mayhew on Suh: ‘Not enough people talked to him’

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says he wishes the organization had done more to address defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s on-field behavior problems.
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Lions’ Schwartz expects Delmas, Houston to return this season

Safety Louis Delmas and cornerback Chris Houston have yet to practice for the Lions this week, and their knee injuries are more serious than previously thought, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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Pettigrew apologizes for Lions’ latest after-the-whistle penalty

Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew says he’s sorry for his actions in the team’s latest loss.
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Two women say they were injured when Lions’ Suh crashed car

Two women say they were injured when Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, Ore., over the weekend.
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Lions DT Fairley’s hot start vs. Saints derailed by foot injury

Facing their first of two games without All-Pro defensive Ndamukong Suh, the Lions desperately needed Nick Fairley to make up for the lack of muscle in the trenches Sunday night. The rookie defensive tackle, however, saw his best game of the season cut short with a foot injury.
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Police: Lions’ Suh not impaired during minor car accident

Ndamukong Suh Saturday morning, the 24-year-old Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, reported The Oregonian.
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Lions assistant Cunningham sees Suh in different light

Don’t bother Gunther Cunningham with the firestorm surrounding Ndamukong Suh. The Lions defensive coordinator wishes the best for his suspended behemoth, but Cunningham’s got a game to prepare for, thank you very much.
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Rodgers tells of offbeat encounter with Lions’ Vanden Bosch

While the Packers had very little trouble knocking off Detroit on Thanksgiving, QB Aaron Rodgers left with personal confirmation that Lions DE Kyle Vanden Bosch isn’t playing with a full deck.
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Lions DT Suh set for Thursday hearing on suspension appeal

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s hearing for his appeal of a two-game, NFL-mandated suspension is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET Thursday, according to a league source.
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Lions sign safety Silva, put punter Donahue on IR

The Detroit Lions have signed safety Ricardo Silva off their practice squad.
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As Best goes on IR, Brown gets another shot with Lions

The Detroit Lions signed running back Aaron Brown on Monday after putting Jahvid Best on season-ending injured reserve.
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Teammates: Suh’s actions selfish; Lions brace for suspension

Ndamukong Suh is expected to miss some games because of his Thanksgiving Day stomp on a Packer. Some of Suh’s Lions teammates wish the league had sent a message earlier.
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Smith’s ankle injury might not keep him out Lions’ next game

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith’s ankle injury may not be as bad as feared.
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Lions, Suh agree stomp vs. Packers ‘unacceptable’

The Detroit Lions called defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh’s stomp “unacceptable.”
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Lions DT Suh says third-quarter ejection was unwarranted

Lions DT Ndamukong Suh unrepentantly maintained his innocence in a testy postgame address following his ejection for kicking a Packers lineman while he lay on the ground.
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Who went above and beyond the call of duty in Week 11?

Just weeks removed from NFL unemployment, Kevin Smith provided a profound impact in the Lions’ big comeback win over the Panthers. Still, he has some stiff competition for Hardest-Working Man honors.
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Smith’s rise back to prominence triggered by screen play

An injury-prone running back went from NFL unemployment to Lions hero in a short period of time, thanks to a huge performance triggered by a simple screen against the Panthers.
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Smith goes from scrap heap to starring role for Lions on Sunday

Kevin Smith was unemployed at the beginning of November, but on Sunday showed that he still has plenty of football in him despite the injuries that derailed his career in Detroit.
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Newton, Panthers learn harsh lesson as Lions regain early season mojo

Cam Newton threw four interceptions, and Carolina squandered a 17-point
advantage in a 49-35 loss to Detroit. Matthew Stafford rebounded from
a rough start to throw five touchdown passes for the Lions.
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Lions RB Best seen at team facility for first time since Week 6

Lions running back Jahvid Best was seen at practice for the first time since his Week 6 concussion, and while that’s a step in the right direction, there remains no timetable for a possible return this year.
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Lions’ Stafford fined $7,500; Bears’ Moore docked $15,000

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Chicago Bears defensive back D.J. Moore were each fined for their roles in last Sunday’s melee between both teams, according to a league source.
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Lions taking us vs. them approach to rest of season

Don’t believe in the Lions? Ndamukong Suh and his teammates don’t care. And they sent that message loud and clear Wednesday with an R-rated, pre-practice chant aimed at their doubters.
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Lions look to pounce on struggling Panthers

Opening a stretch of four straight indoor games, Detroit looks to bounce
back from a humbling defeat Sunday when it hosts the Panthers.
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Lions WR Johnson says Briggs’ hit ‘was all shoulder pad’

There were plenty of hard hits — both of the legal and illegal variety — to go around Sunday, but Detroit wideout Calvin Johnson appeared to take the worst blow of them all when he was popped by linebacker Lance Briggs in the second half of the Bears’ win.
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Suh says Lions won’t change style because of accusations

Ndamukong Suh once again finds himself defending his Lions from accusations of dirty play.
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Lions roaring as road favorite (PA SportsTicker)

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
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Buccaneers search for answers to slow starts (PA SportsTicker)

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Improved Lions generating unmistakable buzz (AP)

Detroit Lions fans have been here before — but it’s been a long time. Detroit finished last season strong and kicked off this year with a victory at Tampa Bay, creating a buzz headed into Sunday’s home opener against Kansas City. From fired-up fans at local bars to wise guys in Las Vegas, the long [...]

Chiefs looking for somebody _ anybody _ to step up (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
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Lions sell out home opener vs. Kansas City (The Canadian Press)

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions have sold out their home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Patriots sign OL Donald Thomas after Koppen injury (PA SportsTicker)

The New England Patriots have signed offensive lineman Donald Thomas to bolster a unit that lost center Dan Koppen to an ankle injury.
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Lions O-line dominates, tops opening New York Life Protection Index (AP)

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (STATS) – Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson may get all the headlines, but Week 1 again proved that there’s more to these Detroit Lions than a little skill-position excellence. Detroit graded out with a week-best 102.1 in the New York Life Protection Index after a 27-20 win at Tampa Bay for its fifth [...]

Bucs RB Blount working to become every-down back (PA SportsTicker)

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Bucs pay price for failure to establish running game: Fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Following the disappointing 27-20 season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions on September 11, 2011, several questions immediately face Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris. As a former defensive assistant, much attention of Morris’ attention will likely turn to the Bucs’…
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Lions top Bucs for first opening win since 2007 (AP)

The Detroit Lions picked up where they left off last year and are building confidence with each victory. A season-opening 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday already has them off to their best start since 2007, although coach Jim Schwartz stressed that it’s important to keep a turnabout that began in December [...]

Bucs offense sputters early in loss to Lions (AP)

Josh Freeman felt helpless watching Detroit’s offense move up and down the field on Tampa Bay’s reeling defense. By the time the Buccaneers offense finally got rolling against the improved Lions, it was too late. “It’s really frustrating because we felt like, for sure going into it, it was a winnable game.
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Lions look strong despite close victory over Bucs (Yahoo! Sports)

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson seem ready to restore the roar for the Detroit Lions. Stafford passed for 305 yards and three touchdowns, including two of them to Johnson in a 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
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VIDEO: Lions’ Tony Scheffler channels his inner pirate in touchdown celebration (Yahoo! Sports)

Perhaps it was his close proximity to the 43-ton pirate ship build into Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, or perhaps this was his way of saying that he’s always wanted to be a Buccaneer. But when Detroit Lions tight end Tony … Continue reading →
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Lions rookie DT Fairley misses season opener (AP)

Detroit rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley is inactive for Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a foot injury. Third quarterback Drew Stanton, cornerback Alphonso Smith, running back Keiland Williams, linebacker Doug Hogue, guard Jacques McClendon and tackle Jason Fox are also inactive for the Lions.
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Young Bucs shun comparisons with improved Lions (The Canadian Press)

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been careful to say all the right things, resisting any temptation to utter words that might wind up on a bulletin board in the Detroit Lions locker room.
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Preview: Lions-Bucs (Yahoo! Sports)

Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, 1:00 ET, FOX, Chris Myers, Tim Ryan Gameplan: The Lions return to the scene of their 23-20 overtime upset that ended a 26-game road losing streak last season. They’ll have QB Matthew Stafford and RB Jahvid Best healthy this time…
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Alphonso Smith to miss Lions’ opener (AP)

The Detroit Lions have ruled cornerback Alphonso Smith out for Sunday’s season opener at Tampa Bay. Smith has been recovering from a broken left foot. He’s practiced some this week, but on Monday coach Jim Schwartz said he wasn’t “game ready” yet. That hasn’t changed. Detroit also listed defensive tackle Nick Fairley and offensive lineman [...]

Selmon remembered as ‘gentle giant’ (The Canadian Press)

LUTZ, Fla. – Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon was remembered Friday as a ferocious football player whose gentleness and commitment to helping people off the field defined him as a man.
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Hall of Famer Selmon remembered as ‘gentle giant’ (AP)

Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon was remembered Friday as a ferocious football player whose gentleness and commitment to helping people off the field defined him as a man. The 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and former University of South Florida athletic director died last Sunday, two days after suffering a stroke at [...]

Bucs bracing for a Week 1 blackout (The National Football Post)

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can pick up where they left off last season on the field, that will bode very well…
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