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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates the team's 19-14 victory in September over the Washington Redskins at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't second-guessing his decision to start Matthew Stafford.

Rookie S Louis Delmas was in the middle of things again. He forced a safety in the fourth quarter, but it was his second-quarter hit on TE Jermichael Finley that had the Packers griping after the game.

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Detroit Lions rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew left Thursday's game against Green Bay with a left knee injury.

The first two entrees of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football feast serve up further evidence of a trade that has been lopsided in the Lions' favor.

Allen Park -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was wired for sound by NFL Films during Sunday's dramatic 38-37 win over Cleveland.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson missed their second straight practice Tuesday, two days before the club battles Green Bay on Thanksgiving Day.

Allen Park -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not practice again Tuesday, and it is highly unlikely he will play Thursday against the Green Bay Packers.

This is a time to take a break from the games that are supposed to provide relief, however briefly, from the toil of real life.

No time left on the clock and the Lions needed to punch it from a yard away for the victory.

In one of the most memorable games at Ford Field, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hit tight end Brandon Pettigrew on a 1-yard touchdown pass with no time remaining as the Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns 38-37. The play was made possible by pass interference call on Cleveland in the end zone with no time remaining.

A roller-coaster ride? Yeah, you could say that. "That's pretty much what it has been," Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew said, when asked to describe his rookie season.

The Lions put starting right guard Stephen Peterman on injured reserve Friday, ending his season, and he's expected to undergo ankle surgery next week.

Two Lions players were fined for their actions on the field in last week's 27-10 loss at Minnesota.

The pay stunk. The hours were worse. But when Detroit coach Jim Schwartz stops to share a laugh before Sunday's game with his Cleveland counterpart, Eric Mangini, it'll be easy to say it was worth it.

Many teams keep their safeties deep to defend wide receiver Calvin Johnson, leaving seven in the box against the run.

To Pettigrew or not to Pettigrew, that is the question. Some Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team's second pick in the first round tight end Brandon Pettigrew.

The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS -- Charlie Sanders has a soft spot for Detroit Lions' tight ends.

How do you stop Vikings defensive end Jared Allen? "Probably shoot him," said Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, who once coached him in Kansas City.